A simple but powerful ‘three in one’ solution for web-to-print
or local file submission, PDF nomalization/creation and preflight.
Be confident in the materials you received from your clients…
Proactive job/file acquisition!
Eliminate Bad Files
PuzzleFlow Express is a powerful tool that normalizes, preflightes and auto-corrects files
BEFORE they are submitted to your workflow system – stopping bad files before they get started.
Preflight at Customer Site
Express creates a targeted and comprehensive preflight report for your customer to review
and approve BEFORE submitting files to your system via the Express web-to-print connection.
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Description:
PuzzleFlow Express is a ‘three in one’ solution for file submission with PDF creation and preflight built in. Express appears as a printer and file submission interface on the client computer (PC or Mac). Clients can print to a printer on their machine and a preflighted PDF file will be created by Express. After approval, the file will be submitted over the network (local or internet) to the waiting server. Every stage from PDF creation and preflight to to job submission is managed to insure usable files are created.
A powerful on-line printer, PuzzleFlow Express is also equipped with an embedded browser that maintains interaction with the service. From the customer’s perspective, PuzzleFlow Express is a simple, yet powerful tool to submit files and verify instantly that technical requirements for document submission have been met.
Key Features
Normalization
BUILT IN! A Normalizer engine is a tool that converts the input files (PostScript, EPS, bitmaps etc.) into high quality PDF documents. PuzzleFlow’s own PDF normalizer is built into Express and converts any non-PDF files to the proper PDF version and parameters for your workflow. No more trying to get clients to properly “distill” or print to PDF – Express takes care of that.
Preflight
Automatic preflight with pinpoint notification of problem areas gives customers complete information about their files. All technical errors and warnings are clearly reported – locally, before file submission. Over 150 certified preflight checks (Ghent PDF Workgroup – GWG v4 compliant) make sure that the files you receive are complete and correct.
To learn more about PuzzleFlow Preflight test click here.
EASY File Submission
Only verified and approved files are sent to your server. Based on HTTP/HTTPS protocol, the PuzzleFlow Express web-to-print connection works any computer that can browse the internet. No additional configuration required.
Placing an Order
One of Express key goals is to provide the client with intuitive and simple way to submit a job. Coherent and concise forms make sure that communication between you and your clients is clear and accurate.
Automation
All processes are fully automated and take place ‘in the background’. Clients do not need to worry about complicate processes and normailiztion settings, all they see is a simple and intuitive interface.
Marketing and Corporate Identity
The Express interface is customizable and can be adjusted to match your company’s brand or the look and feel of your company’s web page
PDF Printer
PuzzleFlow Express is also a build-in PDF allowing clients to ‘print’ their pages directly from an application to high quality PDF.
Versatility
PuzzleFlow Express is available for Windows and Mac platforms (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Macintosh OS X)
Security
All documents and information over the Express web-to-print connection are sent using a secure HTTPS connection.
How does Express look to a client?
Getting started with, and using PuzzleFlow Express is very easy. All the client does is install Express on his or her computer and log in to the your server. That’s it! From there, creation and preflightinhg of documents, as well as approval and file upload is just a few mouse clicks! No additional configuration is required on the client side – all normalization parameters are controlled by you on your local server. Your technical staff defines all guidelines and requirements and clients have instant access to the latest profiles.
How does it work on your side?
The entire configuration process is just a few easy steps – interface customization, preparation of proper forms and definition of preflight profiles.