EFI Software Powers Online Printing Services

EFI has been selected by Staples, the world's largest office products company, to power its web-based printing services.

EFI has been selected by Staples, the world's largest office products company, to power its web-based printing services.

Customers who visit the new online Staples Copy and Print Centre can now upload digital files and submit print and copy jobs to over 1,250 Staples retail stores.

Customers will also benefit from features, such as automatic file conversion to Adobe PDF to print each file exactly as it appears on screen, said EFI.

In addition to powering the online system, EFI technology is part of Staples' production facilities, with more than 2,000 Fiery servers driving Staples production copiers.

EFI's Digital Storefront (DSF) is the technology behind Staples copy and print online service.

Recently awarded a BERTL's best award for innovation, DSF is EFI's web-to-print platform providing digital access for customers to connect with their preferred printer.

DSF is said to ease print job specification and file handling for the customer whilst automating workflow at the printer.

With DSF, printers can provide proactive job status via the web and customers get online job tracking for better visibility in to the production process.

Behzad Soltani, director of business services at Staples, said: "For years Staples has relied on Fiery servers for precision colour and consistent high-quality output, and now we're expanding online capabilities using EFI Digital Storefront.

DSF is the perfect technology to power our online print store, and works seamlessly behind the scenes with our Fiery's and EFI print MIS system." He added: "Our customers demand an easy-to-use and dependable online printing resource.

EFI's technology plays a critical role in our brand promise of making buying office products easy." Marc Olin, senior vice president and general manager of EFI professional printing applications, commented: "Staples has always been on the leading-edge of e-commerce.

In today's internet-driven marketplace, the ability for Staples customers to submit print orders online is a true win-win, creating customer satisfaction and loyalty.

EFI is proud to be Staples' technology provider of choice.".

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