Co-developed by Meteor Inkjet, Global Graphics Software, HYBRID Software, ColorLogic, and Xitron, SmartDFE™ transforms the role of the digital press in the smart print factory of the future by bringing together the creation of print-ready PDF files; job workflow automation; RIPping; screening and optimised image quality; with data driven directly to printheads at high speed via the Meteor datapath.
Features for Labels & Packaging
- Complete control of the print workflow
- Full Variable Data Printing (VDP) at speed of the press
- Customisable, brandable front end
- Optimised PDF creation for on-the-fly printing
- Template definition for dynamic document design
- Job cost estimation
- Smart Factory connection using OPC UA
- Open-standard architecture aids Industry 4.0 compliance
- Control of production components such as PLCs
- User-created library of colour and quality settings
- Support for Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Job streamlining and conversion (from PPML, IJPDS)
- Control of multiple printers
- Cloud-based data collection hub
- Instant printing with no need to RIP ahead
- Advanced, inkjet-specific screens
- Direct data streaming to inline inspection systems
- Output simulation to save ink, media and production time
- NozzleFix™ image quality enhancement
