09.24.2024
Enfocus, a leader in affordable and flexible print automation software, has teamed up with software developer Impressed GmbH and digital workflow provider Fiery to launch the Fiery Pilot app on the Enfocus Appstore. The powerful new app directly integrates with Fiery’s digital front-end systems to fully automate print production workflows.
Fiery Pilot extends Enfocus Switch’s existing functionality by enabling users to send print jobs and detailed output configurations to any digital output device managed by a Fiery digital print server. This app provides complete automation of print output processes, defining all necessary print options that previously required manual setup in Fiery’s Command WorkStation including setting job titles, copy numbers, paper type, tray selection, page ranges, scheduled output times, and more.
Fiery Pilot utilizes XML/JDF, JSON, and other metadata formats to dynamically adjust print settings for each job, ensuring that every print task is matched to its specific requirements. Print jobs are seamlessly transferred to the designated Fiery output queues in seconds, ready for processing with the assigned configurations.
The app is available for free to all Enfocus Switch maintenance customers, making it an accessible and valuable tool for optimizing production processes.
Commenting on the launch, Davy Verstaen, Appstore Manager at Enfocus, said: “The Fiery Pilot app is a breakthrough for print professionals looking to maximize efficiency. By automating the configuration of print settings directly from Switch, we are enabling our users to optimize their workflows and deliver consistent, high-quality output with minimal effort.”
Robert Zacherl, Workflow Specialist and Co-owner at Impressed GmbH, who led the development of the app, said: “We developed the Fiery Pilot app with a clear focus on making the complex task of print job configuration as simple and reliable as possible. Leveraging our deep expertise in workflow automation and collaborating closely with Fiery has resulted in a tool that brings significant time savings and operational accuracy to our users. Our team at Impressed GmbH has a long-standing history of developing apps for the Enfocus Appstore, and our experience is reflected in the robust and user-friendly design of the Fiery Pilot app.”
Impressed GmbH is no stranger to the Enfocus AppStore, having developed numerous successful apps that have become essential tools for print professionals worldwide. The company has extensive experience of creating reliable and efficient workflow automation solutions which can be viewed on its creator page on the Enfocus AppStore here.
Mike Robinson, Product Manager at Fiery, added: “The Fiery Pilot app represents a significant leap forward in our mission to streamline digital print production. This collaboration with Impressed GmbH has resulted in a powerful tool that simplifies and automates the print job setup process, ensuring that our customers can focus on producing top-quality prints with minimal manual intervention.”
Enfocus is showcasing the new Fiery Pilot app at Printing United 2024 in the Las Vegas Convention Centre from September 10-12. Attendees are encouraged to visit the Enfocus booth (#C113) to witness the app in action at live demonstrations that will showcase how it can help to revolutionize print production processes.
