Overcoming Data Barriers Migrating VIPP to standards-based production print systems
One
of the challenges that has long plagued transactional and direct mail
printers is handling files created in proprietary print formats such as
Xerox's Variable Data PostScript Printware. Sole reliance on a single
workflow vendor and legacy workflows can stifle efficiency, increase
costs and may require costly application redesign efforts. This barrier
to progress has been lowered with Océ VPconvert, the latest in a suite
of Océ connectivity tools.
Integrating Workflows With
Océ connectivity products, customers can better manage the variety of
data streams in their mixed printing environments," explains Eric de
Goeijen, Vice President, Marketing, Océ North America Production
Printing Systems division. "They can integrate Océ workflow and
printing systems into Xerox® environments or replace Xerox equipment
altogether. Users can migrate proprietary data streams to standard
formats and gain more choices regarding their digital print production
systems and applications. As a result, print service providers can
expand business opportunities and gain more flexibility in their
day-to-day business,
Using Océ VPconvert lets customers choose
workflow options independent of the origin of the datastream. They can
directly print VIPP datastreams without having to reprogram or rewrite
the original VIPP application, eliminating the cost of redesigning
applications to convert files into another format. Print operations can
still use their existing legacy workflow, while flexible output
management lets them drive work to alternative print engines that may
be better suited to the job. Océ VPconvert software is available for
both high-volume continuous form production print environments and
high-volume production cut-sheet applications.
A Family of Connectivity Tools Production
printing environments must be flexible to handle the widest range of
applications, and this depends on being able to modify and process a
wide variety of applications without re-building each workflow. The Océ
PRISMA software portfolio offers various resources to help customers
handle proprietary data formats easily and automatically and eliminate
barriers to business growth.
Océ VPconvert software joins a
suite of other Océ connectivity tools for vendor-specific environments.
Océ DPconnect®, Océ DPconvert® and Océ DPlink software are designed for
DigiPath® and FreeFlow® data formats. The integrated Océ products are
automated for maximum workflow performance, flexibility and efficiency.
These tools are in use in hundreds of sites around the world. For
transactional production environments, Océ provides solutions for
transforming and integrating LCDS data streams. The LCDS module inside
Océ PRISMAproduction® Server allows smooth integration of proprietary
data into a flexible, open standard workflow for customers with LCDS
applications or printers. Almost 1,000 customers worldwide already use
this tool.
Océ VPconvert software is now available for customer delivery.
Océ is a leading international provider
of digital document management technology and services. The companys
solutions are based on Océs advanced software applications that
deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to
printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world.
Supporting the workflow solutions are Océ digital printers and
scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world.
Océ also offers a wide range of display graphics, consulting and
outsourcing solutions.
Océ employs around 23,000 people, with
2008 revenues of approximately $4.3 billion, operates in more than 90
countries and maintains research and manufacturing centers in the
Netherlands, the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Belgium, the
Czech Republic, Romania and Singapore. Océ North America is
headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with additional business units in
Chicago, IL; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; Salt Lake City, UT and
Vancouver, BC. North American revenues represented approximately half
of Océs worldwide business in 2008, and employment is approximately
10,000. For more information about Océ, visit . Outside the U.S., consult .
