Whether you operate the printing press at a local print shop or you’re managing the in-house production press at a large corporate entity, there’s a key component to your job: consistency. Outputting consistent high-quality prints is, one could argue, the most important thing a production printer operator can do.
That’s easier said than done, though, isn’t it? How long does it take you to manually adjust the press settings for each new media type, calibrate for color balance, tweak image alignment, and adjust print density? The operator’s job is to find the perfect settings… and those settings are going to be different, sometimes vastly, for every different type of stock media being used.
Today, we’re going to look at a powerful solution for these time consuming tasks.
Xerox PredictPrint: An Easy Way To Automatically Configure the Ideal Settings for a Given Media Type
In high-pressure, time-sensitive environments that involve a lot of different media types, this can be a bit maddening, though ultimately very satisfying when you get it right! Nevertheless, most production printer operators would absolutely love to make this process easier and faster. What if you could automate the process of tweaking settings every time you changed media—and those new settings were perfect every time?
That’s what Xerox PredictPrint does.
Using PredictPrint is a really easy process too. You start by finding the barcode on the packaging for your chosen media type. Then you scan it and PredictPrint works its magic; the best settings for that particular stock are automatically set on the machine. It’s literally that simple.
Who Will Get the Most out of Predictprint & How This Groundbreaking Technology Works
Xerox PredictPrint is primarily useful for commercial printers, or organizations with high-volume in-house production printing needs. Of course, it’s also particularly useful for print environments that demand frequent changes of media type. So, not everyone, but if that at all describes your work environment, PredictPrint is going to be a very welcome addition to your workflow. It is truly paradigm-shifting.
PredictPrint works by leveraging several different technologies. Primarily, it accesses a large cloud hosted database of ideal printer settings based on the type of stock you’re using (it “knows” what kind after you scan the barcode for the media).
These settings are based on crowd-sourced data and an internal database of industry standard configurations from Xerox. Finally, the system also utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to make smart choices based on your unique stock and setting requirements.
The neat thing about this type of setup is that when improvements are discovered for a particular stock type, the cloud-based database will be able to start using those new and improved settings for your projects automatically—no downloads or updates required.
Need Help Upgrading Your Production Printer? Want To Set Up PredictPrint? We’ve Got You Covered!
Xerox technology can make work easier, whether you’re running a production printer in a high-pressure environment or you just need a great MFP for your home office. If you’d like to learn more about how to upgrade your workplace with technology that can transform your daily grind into a smooth, productive workflow that feels satisfying, we’re here to help you figure things out. Feel free to contact us here at Professional Document Solutions anytime, or, if you’re ready, you may also request a free online quote.
