W2P Suggestions

[CSimpson]

I am a manager of an in-plant and I would like to get into web to print in the future, but I have some very specific requirements.

I have a very limited number of employees and the job count increase could potentially be significant without a huge increase in actual impressions; therefore, whatever solution I get it must be automated on the print work-flow side and the billing side because staff growth would be unlikely.

It must be able to have an approval system in which I can assign department heads and then these department heads can manage their own user groups. If a user submits a job that a department will be monetary responsible for it would require the department head's approval before it reaches me.

It must be able to give pricing on the fly. It must convert the submitted job to PDF and allow the user to soft proof the job before they submit it. I also must allow the department head to see the price and the soft proof before they approve the job.

I would also like a system that provided a way for users to fill out their on company letterhead and business cards.

I would like to print most everything multi-up if possible to save on click charges, so I would need some system that could do this. I have a hot folder/XML driven imposition software system that I already own, so if it could utilize what I already have to reduce the overall cost I would be happy.

I prefer whatever system I am using to be hosted by the provider and pay a monthly subscription rather than try hosting it on my own. For two reasons, if this doesn't turn out to be successful I don't want to have a lot of money tied into it in equipment and software costs and secondly it will likely be much easier for me to make it happen this way because of the reduced initial capital outlay.

Is there anything out there that meets these requirements? If so what are they and what kind of dollar figure would I be looking at?

[DanB]

Do you use an MIS already? Do you run digital printers / presses or offset or both?

[CSimpson]

No. I run both.

[eoncode.com]

I believe we have everything that you are looking for. I read your post and I believe we can work together. Please feel free to stop by and see what we have to offer for you. EonCode Software Development :: Home of EonWorkflow™
310.424.2730.

Thanks- EonCode

[albgjr]

You have a couple of options in the market place that can help you with your request. Most of the W2P tough are devoted to Digital Printing only. That means, the files created by such solutions are not suitable to offset printing. Since you have both in house, it would be better for you to find a solution that can work with both technologies.

I work with different technologies and one of them might work for you. Please give me a call so we can discuss more details about this solution. I can be reached at (925) 785-7075 and my name is Alberto.

I hope to hear from you soon...

Thanks in advance,

Alberto

[eoncode.com]

Normally a W2P solution is built around the idea of a digital shop. We have thought out of the box and proudly bring to the offset table our EonWorkflow™ Many of our customers are offset shops and love what they can do with it. We do have some that are digital also. Our software, sites, and services are truly the only ones out there that can cater to both digital and offset without having to lower the quality of our work or services. Please feel free to contact me anytime to discuss what is available for you!


Aaron
EonCode Software Development

[jpress]

Eoncode is epic stuff! I highly reccomend it. You go Aaron!

[Chris Cullen]

HI everyone

I just started a new thread entitled Web-to-print Solutions SWOT ANALYSIS and it would be great if people could contribute to it!

Thanks awfully

Chris

[mattbeals]

Have you looked at DMP International's Flo server? We're the distributor here in the US and would be happy to show you Flo and see if it fits your needs. Flo is built on InDesign Server, PDF's are preflighted using Callas pdfToolbox and you can have automatic image enhancements made using Elpical Claro. All are part of the system. Other features include variable data, asset management, branding, etc.

DMP FLO Suite | Tools4Media

Adobe InDesign Server for web-to-print with DMP FLO Suite

[Brittany]

Hello CSimpson,

Easy Card Designer offers a web to print business card software solution. This software allows your customers to create business cards from your website and they can choose from over 60,000+ image templates. This software enable you to manage business cards with our Hands-On option which enables you to set your own prices, collect payments from your customers via paypal, print yourself or with us.

Or you may decide for us to manage it for you which would be the turnkey software which you would simply cash the checks when orders are placed. Free use of this software. For further information you may visit: Business Card Software

Our business card software is customizable to any business.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me in the contact tab via the website. Have a wonderful night! Good luck!

~Brittany