To complement its ink-jet solutions for the wide-format sign and display markets, Agfa Graphics has introduced an advanced automated workflow solution that is built using the company’s extensive applications’ experience. Offering a dedicated option based on the renowned Apogee technology, Asanti is designed for entry-level and mid-sized production companies who want to streamline their productivity, integrate colour consistency and fidelity, and enable fully accountable end-to-end quality management. Sign-makers and display producers increasingly are seeking to improve their efficiency, save time and lower costs across all areas of pre-press and production, having been forced thus far to employ different software elements to implement file handling, color management, RIPping and pre-flighting. Now Asanti can be utilised to bring all these elements together in a single PDF-based workflow, with rendering based on the industry standard APPE (Adobe PDF Print Engine) that enables full JDF control for automated accountability. The new Asanti solution is based on Agfa Graphics’ many years of experience in PDF workflows and enables high levels of automation throughout the production process. This new solution is complemented by Asanti StoreFront, a web-to-print system that is based on cloud technology and requires minimal up-front investment. This easy-to-use online shopping solution is designed to help users grow their businesses and explore new markets. It handles incoming orders and their status via its dashboard, integrating seamlessly with Asanti to generate time-saving, error-free features throughout the job handling process.
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