The press operator loads, processes and outputs the completed PDF files eliminating hours of prepress time and variable data file make-readys. The primary benefit for incorporating this web enabled workflow is the elimination of major investments in systems infrastructure equipment and high-salaried personnel. Other benefits include the elmination of most operator errors when the variable data file is created. Costs associated with this workflow are calculated by minimal transaction fees . Transaction fees are based upon individual card creation processes within the application software.
Fees range from as low as one cent to thirty cents per transaction.
Actual fees will vary depending upon quantities. The manager, designer or client can view or print the file for final approval. Distilling at a higher resolution creates files that can be printed on a color-managed printer at a remote location to provide accurate color proofs without the delay of a courier. Or , in fact, the job itself can just be printed remotely. Completed soft PDF proofs can be viewed quickly at the time of submit or printed at the remote location.