What is meant by Print workflow?
The term "print workflow" refers to the automated sequence of processes involved in creating, processing, and printing documents or other printed materials. These workflows integrate various steps of the printing process to ensure that documents are produced efficiently and accurately. Print workflows are designed to save time and costs, minimize errors, and improve the quality of print outputs.
Typical software functions in the area of "print workflow":
- Document Management: Management and organization of documents to be printed, including importing, storing, and versioning.
- Design and Layout Processing: Tools for designing and customizing print materials, such as brochures, flyers, or labels.
- Pre-Press Processing: Checking and preparing documents for printing, including color management, resolution correction, and page adjustments.
- Print Job Management: Capturing and tracking print jobs, including assignment to printers, monitoring progress, and managing priorities.
- Automated Print Jobs: Automatically triggering print jobs based on predefined rules or triggers, such as reaching a certain quantity or completing an approval process.
- Error Detection and Resolution: Identifying and managing printing errors or issues, such as paper jams or ink shortages, and providing automatic notifications for problems.
- Reporting and Analysis: Generating reports on the printing process, including usage, costs, and quality, and analyzing print results to identify optimization opportunities.