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AIIM / On Demand 2007 Exposition Show Guide
Compiled and Edited by Paul R. White

About Adobe Corporation
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. For 25 years, the company’s award-winning software and technologies have set new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people virtually anywhere at anytime. From rich images in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content across multiple media, the impact of Adobe solutions is evident across industries and felt by anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium
See what’s new in Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium. From consistent print controls, shared color settings, shared PDF export presets, PDF preflight with Acrobat, new automated file correction, and automated workflows using JDF – Creative Suite 3 Design Premium gives you the most trusted tools for the job.

Creative Suite 3 Deep Dive
Learn how Creative Suite 3 Design Premium gives print professionals the most trusted tools for the job, helping you realize smooth production processes—and diversify your services. Gain the expertise to make use of new functionalities such as consistent print controls, shared color settings, shared PDF export presets, preflighting of PDF files, workflow automation, visual asset management, file management, mobile content previewing, direct access to online services, and output generation using support for high-end Adobe PDF workflows.
The Deep Dives will take place on April 17 from 2pm – 5pm and April 18 from 9am – 12pm in Room 104C.

Hands-On IT and Developer Workshop
Find out what's new with the Acrobat 8.0 APIs, get an introduction of XML friendly PDF, and review Adobe’s newest enterprise deployment tools.

Industry expert theater presentations at Adobe’s booth (#2001) will give IT professionals the edge. Attendees will gain insiders’ tips for newest versions of Acrobat, Acrobat Connect, Creative Suite, LiveCycle and the very latest technologies and trends in security, print publishing, and collaboration.
Partner technology exhibits: Next-generation print and workflow solutions demo stations.
Previews of new Adobe products and solutions on the horizon!

Agfa Graphics will be demonstrating its workflow systems: ApogeeX and :Delano as they integrate with HP Indigo's digital printing environment. These enterprise solutions provide the ability to streamline workflow for a variety of different output devices. The result is one common interface with customers and throughout the plant—ensuring increased efficiencies, greater profitability and a higher degree of data integrity. These enterprise solutions were designed by Agfa exclusively for commercial printers with either hybrid printing or digital-printing only printing technologies, particularly in short-run color applications. For more information stop by the HP Exhibit at OnDemand (booth # 1539), or call Deborah Hutcheson to schedule a demonstration at (800) 540-2432, ext. 4646.

Avanti provides Business Management Software that runs commercial and in-plant print facilities. In business for 23 years and with over 400 installations, Avanti specializes in software for Sheetfed, Web, Digital, Large Format, and Binderies with integrated modules extending from the Internet through to the Shop Floor and Invoicing.

Avanti Graphic Arts Management System — JDF Framework module
Avanti has developed—as part of its end-to-end Print MIS solution—a JDF framework which makes it possible for Print Shops to communicate with all software and equipment that is JDF-enabled. Avanti’s JDF framework creates a seamless information and data-transfer link between the MIS software, prepress, production and bindery equipment.

Avanti Graphic Arts Management System — CRM module
Avanti’s CRM Module offers the following features:

Contact Management — access to current estimates and quotes, job information, historical and current invoices, customer sales and profit history
Sales Forecasting — produce automatic forecast reports, expected revenue for cash flow, capacity planning, monitor expected close dates and % of chance, competition and win / loss trends.

About Canon
As a leader in professional and consumer imaging equipment, Canon’s new digital press, the imagePRESS® C7000VP, with application and integration solutions offered through imagePRESS® workflow solutions, enables you to build a successful digital print business. At Booth #1400, see how to expand your digital print capabilities and deliver value-added solutions.

On Display
Canon U.S.A., Inc. will showcase its imageRUNNER models, including the imageRUNNER 5075, its imagePROGRAF large format printers as well as the imagePRESS C7000VP and imagePRESS C1 digital presses in a simulated production printing environment. The company’s high-speed imageRUNNER devices and high-quality imagePRESS color production presses will be running to demonstrate a number of document workflow solutions.

Canon will be on hand to discuss its new and emerging technologies in the digital color and B&W production market and how Canon and its dealers can provide the right tools and technologies to grow businesses and drive profitability for print providers. Highlights at the show include workflow solutions from Canon for the production space as well as Canon’s imagePRESS digital press technology. Canon will demonstrate how print providers can seamlessly integrate critical business and production processes into their digital workflow, while helping to drive growth and profitability. For more information: www.usa.canon.com.

CEM will present the DocuConverter for cut sheet printers. It will provide Océ and Xerox users, the ability to print 2 images on A3 and have them cut, merged and stacked avoiding the off-line guillotine and handling. Perfect for users using 1 click—2 images savings.

CEM will present its Check21 finishing system. It will provide for a secure stacking and handling of Check 21 processing and distribution. For more information: www.cemitalia.it.

About Duplo USA Corporation
From printing to finishing systems, Duplo dedicated to the production of a complete line of on-demand solutions. Duplo maintains its commitment to providing the finest off-line, near-line, and in-line finishing systems, as well as an assortment of high-quality tabletop office equipment.

Show Highlights
On Demand will set the stage for the U.S. debut of Duplo’s new DC-615 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser as well as showcase the newly launched high production DPB-500 Perfect Binder, UJ-500AS Anti-Static Air Jogger, Ultra 14 UV Coater, and MR-720 PUR Perfect Binder. Demonstrating start to finish JDF workflow, live applications will also be shown on the JDF-enabled DC-645 Digital Production Color Finisher linked to a Xerox DocuColor 260 printer via OAI’s Symbio production workflow software.

Duplo will also feature the SCC (Slitter/Cutter/Creaser) equipped DSF-2000 Near-line Bookletmaking System with ASM-500 ‘squareback’ finisher, DF-1000 Air-Suction Folder, DT-900 In-line Fold and Tab System, its flagship System 5000, DP-S850 Duplicator, the new Docucate Copier/MFP line, and much more.

DC-615 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser
The new DC-615 produces professional quality, full-bleed documents by slitting, cutting, and creasing digitally printed documents in a single pass. With the ability to read printed images and automatically adjust and compensate for the common problem of image shift, it slits, cuts, and creases documents in precisely the right place around the image every time.

DC-645 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser
The DC-645 combines slitting, cutting, and creasing in one product so applications requiring these three functions are handled in a single pass. With a heavy-duty cycle and the ability to manage heavier substrates (up to 350 gsm) and larger sheet sizes, the DC-645 is also capable of cutting full-bleed, 30-up business cards on a 14” x 20” sheet size.

DPB-500 Perfect Binder
Designed for the print on demand market, the fully-automatic, single-clamp DPB-500 produces a strong bind and quality results. Successfully handling output from both offset and digital devices at speeds of up to 500 cycles per hour, the DPB-500 creates a sleek and professional look on a wide range of applications including books, directories, manuals, magazines, and much more.

UJ-500AS Anti-Static Air Jogger
The UJ-500AS Anti-Static Air Jogger is the perfect companion to printing and post-printing equipment as it efficiently jogs paper stacks and reduces static electricity on documents loaded into collators, folders, cutters, and much more. Prior to loading into a printer or collator, jogging paper stacks with the UJ-500AS noticeably reduces paper feed errors such as miss and double feed.

Ultra 14 UV Coater
The Ultra 14 UV Document Coater adds significant value to any digitally printed or offset document by giving it a glossy and more vibrant appearance instantly. Documents coated with the Ultra 14 are more durable, scratch-resistant, and fingerprint-proof. Ideal for applications such as brochures, postcards, business cards, and much more, the Ultra 14 provides instantaneous coating and has double-sided coating capabilities.

DP-S850 Digital Printing System
With a smaller footprint and new masters and ink for superior image quality, the DP-S850 600 x 600 dpi digital printer can run at speeds up to 150 ppm and can handle paper stocks up to 110 lb. index. It has an 11” x 17” image area, 1,200 sheet feed / receive capacity, optional 75-sheet ADF and much more.

Docucate CD-2501N Color Copier/MFP
Duplo has recently made its entrance into the copier/MFP market by introducing its Docucate brand. The Multifunction Docucate CD-2501N color copier is a reliable, feature-rich black and white MFP that produces brilliant, low cost color all-in-one. With its superior image quality and advanced functionality, it is considered the perfect fit for the medium-sized office or work group environment.

Partner Booths
In the Canon USA booth (#1400), the JDF-enabled DC-645 will be shown running live personalized self-mailer applications in conjunction with the Canon imagePRESS C7000VP and OASymbio production workflow software. HP (Booth #1539) will be exhibiting the Duplo SCC-equipped DSF-2000 near-line bookletmaking system which incorporates a DSF-2000 sheet feeder, SCC (Slitter/Cutter/Creaser) unit, and DBM-500/T bookletmaker and trimmer. Designed principally for the production color digital market, this system provides accurate full bleed trimming, creasing, and bookletmaking all in one streamlined operation. In addition, HP will be demonstrating the JDF-enabled DC-645 with OASymbio production workflow software finishing live jobs printed by an Indigo press. Please contact Duplo USA Corporation 800-255-1933 for additional information; www.duplousa.com.

Company Description
Kodak is a leading provider of innovative solutions for conventional, digital and blended print production environments. Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group, one of Kodak’s strategic business units, provides technologies, products and services that help print providers streamline processes, optimize efficiencies and broaden services. The most expansive portfolio for the graphic communications market includes solutions for digital printing, workflow, prepress, high volume and wide format inkjet printing, and document imaging.

Kodak Unified Workflow
KODAK Unified Workflow solutions provide an end to end digital infrastructure for printing that integrates business, production, color and data workflows, using innovative software tools, open standards and intelligent automation. The first implementation of KODAK Unified Workflow solutions is aimed at the commercial print segment. A KODAK Unified Workflow solution is a scaleable, modular solution that allows printers to more effectively and efficiently respond to increasingly complex print specifications. It enables printers to streamline processes for efficiency, and optimize resources and maximize production capabilities for increased capacity from existing resources.

Kodak Versamark VT3000 Printing System
The KODAK VERSAMARK VT3000 printing system offers affordable, high volume production printing and is available in a range of configurations from monochrome to process color. Incorporating Kodak's reliable Continuous Inkjet Technology, the VT3000 printing system is designed to meet the rigors of high volume output while providing low cost per piece. The VERSAMARK VT3000 printing system is an integrated digital printing system capable of producing 100 percent variable data in black, spot color or process color, depending on the configuration. The new VT3000 product line offers a choice of 11 possible configurations and the flexibility for customers to upgrade from one configuration to the next. For more information, visit www.graphics.kodak.com.

About EDSF
EDSF is the international, non-profit organization dedicated to the document management and communications marketplace. The Foundation’s goals are to be a catalyst for education and research initiatives and to bring the industry together to resolve document communications issues that impact society.

Free, Industry Research Studies On-line
EDSF offers a plethora of valuable research for the document, printing and graphic communications industries. All available on-line as complimentary PDF downloads, the reports are produced through EDSF Research Academic Grants and partnerships with major, industry research firms. EDSF’s library of research has become a valuable resource for individuals and organizations seeking information about industry issues and trends.

Some of the recent EDSF studies
Available on-line now (at www.edsf.org) include:

“Supplier and Service Provider Priorities: 2006 Survey Results”
By InfoTrends and the Graphic Communications Program at Clemson University
“Codifying, Managing, Archiving, and Disseminating Intellectual Assets: The Next Generation of the In-Plant Print Center” By California Polytechnic State University, Graphic Communication department, San Luis Obispo, California
“Current and Future Use of MIS/ERP Systems in Production Printing in the U.S.” By Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas
“Criticality of Printed Information in the Retail Industry” By Gartner and George Mason University
"Document Communications---Industry Trends: 2006 Survey Results" By Doculabs and the University of Illinois at Chicago Center for Research in Information Management (CRIM).

EDSF Partners with Major Research Firms
Also in 2007, major industry research firms will donate their expertise, personnel and time to work with an academic institution they select to perform research of interest to the firm, the institution and the industry. And, EDSF provides the academic institution with a grant for their collaboration.

The following studies will be available in 2007:

“Document Communications Industry Trends –2007” By Doculabs and the University of Illinois at Chicago — Preliminary release during AIIM & On Demand
“Buyer Priorities: e-Procurement Opportunities for Print Service Providers” By Gartner Group and George Mason University — Report to be published June 2007
“Supplier and Service Provider Priorities – 2007” By InfoTrends and Rochester Institute of Technology — Report to be published September 2007.

Studies Resulting from EDSF’s Research Grant/Mentor Program
To continue its research efforts, EDSF recently presented four university teams worldwide with the EDSF annual Academic Research Grant. Each of the research teams and their EDSF mentors are undertaking a document-related topic of interest, conduct the research this year, complete the analyses, and provide a completed research report. Watch for the resulting 2007 EDSF
Research Grant studies later this year, including:

“Electronic Delivery of Regulated Financial Information: A Delphi Study” By Millersville University, Millersville, Pa., Department of Industry and Technology
“Realization of Digital Printing on Polymer Packaging Materials in the Near Future” By University for Applied Sciences, Stuttgart, Germany, Faculty of Packaging Technology
“Solutions for the Application of Content Management Systems in the Printing and Publishing Industry of China” By Wuhan University, School of Printing and Packaging, Wuhan, China
“Trends and Innovations in Packaging with Links to JDF Hardware and Software Applications” By the School of Graphic Communications Management, Toronto, Canada.

For additional information on EDSF, or to find downloadable PDF reports from other EDSF-commissioned research and industry research, visit www.edsf.org and click on “Research and Publications” for the EDSF Industry Library. Or visit EDSF at ON DEMAND booth # 208.

Company Description
EFI is the world leader in color digital print servers, super wide format printers and inks, and print management solutions. Integrated from creation to print, and delivering increased performance, cost savings and productivity, EFI’s award-winning products include: Fiery® digital color print servers; VUTEk superwide digital inkjet printers, UV and solvent inks; industrial inkjet printing systems; print production workflow and management information software; and corporate printing solutions.

EFI Fiery Color Digital Server
EFI Fiery color digital print servers deliver precision color, consistent high quality output, and workflow innovation. Powerful Fiery options address the extreme needs of commercial printers, readily integrating into high-end workflows. Via the EFI Fiery JDF Connector, Fiery-driven systems integrate with EFI Print MIS and prepress solutions, providing a fully accurate, efficient production workflow, from capturing the designer's intent to real-time accounting, to brilliant digital output. For more information: www.efi.com

Dialogue
Dialogue is a fully integrated software solution that allows you to design, develop, maintain, and output fully personalized and consistent communications of all types for delivery in high volume print/mail and real time service-oriented production environments.

AFP Studio
Exstream AFP Studio is a suite of market-leading productivity solutions that allows companies to enhance the content, management, and delivery of their AFP documents. AFP Studio includes a viewer, format converters, and its premier product, AFP Jazz!, print stream optimization software for sorting, bundling, and consolidating AFP files3⁄4all through a visual interface. For more information: www.exstream.com

s devices. These products form a total finishing solution and seamless workflow for printing, collating, punching, and binding.

SmartPunch™
Accelerate your document workflow utilizing the new SmartPunch connected to Sharp Electronics’ MX-M850/MX-M950/MX-M1100 high volume MFPs. This sleek on-line punching solution keeps pace with the printer at speeds up to 110 ppm while producing ready-to-bind documents for Color Coil®, WireBind, CombBind®, 3-Hole, VeloBind®, and ProClick®. For more information: www.gbc.com.