New Workflow Software Features More Flexibility

In the latest version of its Trueflow 3 workflow automation software launched yesterday, Screen said it has introduced new features that provide increased flexibility, automation and quality control.

In the latest version of its Trueflow 3 workflow automation software launched yesterday, Screen said it has introduced new features that provide increased flexibility, automation and quality control.

Trueflow 3 is the heart of the Trueflow Suite of products within Screen's fully JDF-enabled Trueflownet environment, which encompasses a range of interconnected activities that integrate Screen software with complementary third party products.

The Trueflow Suite is claimed to increase pre-press productivity by integrating file checking, colour conversion, OPI, trapping, imposition, 'intelligent' RGB conversion and RIPping within a fully automated workflow designed for optimised computer-to-plate (CTP) production and digital printing presses.

At the heart of the Trueflow Suite is Trueflow 3, a fully-automated PDF/JDF pre-press workflow, which can automatically communicate with any JDF-enabled MIS system.

Trueflow 3 version 4 is an upgrade that improves overall workflow efficiency and provides centralised control to production managers.

Its new features include Page Optimise, which is an optimisation tool that is claimed to enable users to combine multiple jobs or pages of varying sizes on to a single sheet ready for CtTP production.

That feature is said to improve production efficiency, cut waste and, as a result, associated costs.

The software's versioning function is said to be useful when creating different language versions of an identical document.

Multiple data layers are collected, combined and outputted and the facility also acts a double burn when black overprint is replaced on a master.

Double sided printing support provides a way to proof any job as page pairs on a desktop printer direct from a four-page or eight-page imposition within Trueflow 3.

It is said to be suitable for previewing samples of brochures, catalogues and books.

Page Inspect is a new option that allows operators to check and confirm any corrections made to pages during pre-press.

The on-screen check is made after processing but before imposition and ensures error-free output, added the company.

The system's integrated proofing control can now link directly to Screen's Labproof SE proofing system direct from within Trueflow to enhance workflow set-up and automation in a fully-supported JDF environment.

Job-specific proofing requirements are included within the Trueflow 3 job ticket at set-up to generate proofs at the relevant stage, automatically and accurately.

Automatic multi-level job archiving tasks can now be managed directly from within Trueflow 3, when users set archiving requirements within the job ticket and the process is handled automatically once processing is complete from one or more Trueflow 3 stations.

Trueflow produces fully PDF X/1a and PDFX/3 compliant Outline PDFs where the content is converted in to vectors and all parameters are fixed.

Files are claimed to be guaranteed to be accurate in terms of content and colour and can be re-purposed for other devices, such as proofers and digital presses.

Consequently, Screen believes that Trueflow is a suitable workflow for mixed litho and digital printing operations.

Tim Taylor, marketing manager for Screen Europe, said: "Trueflow 3 is a very powerful workflow system with a high degree of flexibility and automation.

In this latest and major upgrade we have introduced several new features that provide important levels of control and efficiency." He added: "From an extensive choice of features, users can fine tune a workflow that suits their specific production needs perfectly and processes tasks at speed with the minimum of manual intervention.".

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