Kodak announces the global launch of the KODAK PRINERGY Access content management Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. Kodak has expanded its PRINERGY Cloud offerings to include an innovative browser-based solution enabling printers to streamline the file upload and approval process, putting print buyers in control of file preparation from anywhere in the world. PRINERGY Access, previously announced as PRINERGY On Demand Access, provides full connectivity to ANY digital press as well as any on-premise third party or KODAK PRINERGY Workflow.
KODAK PRINERGY Access provides printers of all sizes with access to PRINERGY's high-performance prepress and customer portal tools including Smart Review. PRINERGY Access allows customers of printing companies to upload, annotate, preflight, review and approve their files online.
PRINERGY Access integrates seamlessly into any print production environment. It includes Kodak’s industry leading Preflight+, color management, file management, backup, trapping and routing software. The SaaS offering takes full advantage of the unexcelled versatility, dependability and security of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. PRINERGY Access enables printers to make use of the latest, most reliable IT infrastructure without the cost and responsibility of maintenance and upkeep, while eliminating costly IT resources required for hardware and software upgrades or changeovers. Since PRINERGY Access has minimal network bandwidth requirements, using the system is simple and efficient for both printing companies and their clients. Another benefit for printers is that PRINERGY Access reduces prepress time and file handling, boosting productivity without the need for additional prepress staff.
"We are very pleased that PRINERGY Access is now available around the globe. It enables commercial printers of all sizes to easily benefit from our unmatched prepress and print automation and customer collaboration tools," said Jim Barnes, Kodak’s chief IT implementation officer. "Printers can use PRINERGY Access immediately without complex implementation, and without having to invest in the acquisition and maintenance of additional hardware or IT infrastructure."
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High-speed inkjet is considered a technology that can drive print's transformation from traditional analog processes — notably offset — to digital production, even far beyond short-run production. There is currently no other press on the market to which the term high-speed inkjet applies as much as the KODAK PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press. With printing speeds of up to 410 mpm (1,345 fpm), it is the world's fastest web-fed inkjet press for CMYK production printing and the perfect solution whenever bigger jobs need to be migrated from offset to digital. Kodak has designed the PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press for high-volume production in several fields of application.
The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press's wide range of possible uses is largely due to its three print modes. They enable the press to print different applications with an optimal combination of speed and quality.
Thanks to its tremendous productivity in all three print modes, the PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press delivers an excellent return on investment.
Operationally it is easy to change over the press from one print mode to another. After an initial setup for each mode, it is just a click on the press controller, the KODAK 800 Print Manager (PDF). This simple and fast switch is particularly advantageous for printers who frequently have to produce very different applications. The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press integrates seamlessly with PDF workflows, such as the KODAK PRINERGY Platform, for maximum efficiency. With Kodak's color expertise, the 800 Print Manager makes it easy to achieve superb color and image quality right out of the box. An advanced object-oriented color engine offers sophisticated color control options, ICC profile support, object-independent screening options and text enhancement.
Naturally, the question of how the PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press compares to the recently launched PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press in Kodak's inkjet portfolio and what the key differences are between the presses is of interest. Both are based on a Kodak continuous inkjet (CIJ) technology that generates a non-stop curtain of ink drops. The printing drops go directly onto the substrate and the non-printing drops are deflected and recirculated for reuse. Kodak's continuous drop generation virtually eliminates clogged jetting modules and maximizes uptime and productivity of the presses. Other benefits of CIJ include that drops travel to the substrate faster than with Drop-On-Demand (DOD) technology, which targets them exactly for better quality.
PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press was designed for high-volume direct mail, commercial, transactional and book printing, compared to the PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press which was designed for the highest quality applications such as brochures, catalogs, magazines and full color photobooks.
The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press utilizes KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology, which accounts for its exceptionally high speeds. The advantages of Stream result from the technology's ability to control placement and dot uniformity extremely accurately at very high speeds. The PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press, on the other hand, uses the higher-resolution KODAK ULTRASTREAM Inkjet Technology which allows the press to print with a quality on par with 200 lpi (80 l/cm) offset at speeds up to 152 mpm (500 fpm).
The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press can print on a wide range of substrates from 42 to 270 gsm including uncoated papers, lightweight publishing grades and matte, glossy or silk coated papers. The machine's versatility and productivity are further enhanced by its ability to make optimum use of the available substrate size. For example, thanks to its maximum web width of 648 mm and print width of 621 mm, it can print A4 textbook pages in 3-up (3 copies side by side). Alternatively, the web width can also be used highly efficiently for 2-up production of A4 full bleed pages in short-grain format.
The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press's eight intelligent near infrared (NIR) dryers — four for each side of the web — facilitate reliable high-speed production of jobs with high ink coverage on coated papers. The dryers are arranged in an interstation configuration and can be adjusted according to the ink coverage. Together with Kodak's low-humectant pigment inks, this proprietary drying concept ensures efficient drying of the images even at high ink coverage and web speeds.
Among other things, a press's cost-effectiveness depends on how many staff are required to operate it. The PROSPER 7000 Turbo requires just one operator, who is mainly called on to start and monitor print jobs. Kodak's patented, camera-aided KODAK Intelligent Print System (IPS) supports them here. IPS ensures peak output by continuously monitoring and evaluating system operation. It measures and optimizes stitching, color-to-color and front-to-back registration, making up to five real-time adjustments to the image data on every printed page, and providing a visual monitoring system for operator inspection. As a result, the press offers reliable production with consistently high quality and minimal waste.
To enable fast and reliable production of print products, a digital press should integrate as seamlessly as possible with the print finishing stage. The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press hosts an open architecture for pre- and post-processing options. Therefore, customers can work with a variety of vendors for unwinders/splicers, pre-coating and post-coating units, rewinders and finishing equipment.
Whether a printer chooses an inline or nearline finishing solution depends on their individual requirements, job structure and the throughput capabilities of the available finishing equipment. As an inline configuration always carries the risk that printing will have to be stopped in the event of a technical issue in the finishing section, roll-to-roll production and utilizing offline or nearline finishing will maximize press productivity.
Printers who have never previously used high-speed inkjet may need some assistance getting started. Kodak draws on more than 55 years of experience installing and commissioning inkjet systems for many customers transitioning to digital for the first time. More than 1,600 KODAK PROSPER Inkjet systems are being used successfully by printers around the world, which is why the company has vast experience with the use of its technology by customers in different industry segments. Kodak's expertise in technology extends to service and training as well. A comprehensive learning and development plan is available to all PROSPER Press printers.
With smooth installation, efficient integration into a customer's operational infrastructure and thorough operator training, Kodak's service and support teams ensure that printers can rev up a profitable digital business with the PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press right away.
Contact a Kodak representative to learn more about the PROSPER 700 Turbo Press.