Not long ago, several suppliers introduced a PDF file format in order to convey a high degree of flexible and efficient workflow tools. Today, the majority of PDF workflow tools to enable the printing production process from input to output is automated. They generate multi-channel workflow to provide the flexibility of operation through the portable format summons (PJTF) tightly so that the process of rationalization, they can and business systems integration to change the operating status and begin the preparation of the bill.
PDF file format to provide the printing industry to key stakeholders, including the independence of the page independence and equipment. Independence means that all pages of the PDF pages for print copy contains all the necessary information, and all the pages can be operated separately. Device independence means that PDF files can be output to any PostScript device. In addition, through the operation of summons information into PDF file format, the operator can watch on the operation of information and the operation itself.
However, in order to get the benefits of these tools, the requirements for equipment and infrastructure to do a larger investment. In addition, in terms of a large number of printing, PDF workflow tools process the introduction of a new point of order, and cultural changes in education may be just (if not more) as expensive and equipment. Very clear, these systems require a large number of pre-planning. The first step is to assess your system architecture and components to determine whether the PDF workflow for you. If suitable, the next step is to carefully study the existing production process, and find your production environment with the best combination of the PDF workflow tool.
In this paper, existing PDF workflow and PDF workflow tools, the basic architecture, and then comment on Agfa, HeiDl-berg/Creo, Scitex and Screen products from such companies.