In the print business, there are three “tions” that will make your life easier:
- standardization,
- automation,
- and optimization.
Xerox FreeFlow Workflow Software can help with all the “tions” you need the most—that’s why in today’s QDoxs blog post we’re going to talk about how FreeFlow can help with standardization by making your print processes more consistent and reliable, thus avoiding potentially costly mistakes and improving revenue.
How Print Shops Use Xerox FreeFlow Core To Standardize Job Setups and Eliminate Configuration Errors
With short-run jobs becoming a larger portion of many printer’s businesses, the pool of tasks where mistakes are possible has become bigger. Standardization and automation are the solution—the less you or your team have to do manually, the better.
FreeFlow can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you, particularly for repetitive (and thus error-prone) jobs. It accomplishes this through automated job setups, which are configured through predefined settings that you have control over. This “set and forget” methodology helps you be consistent. The settings are the same every time, and so will be your quality standards.
Furthermore, FreeFlow integrates with your already existing systems, which helps keep workflows seamless. During your regular workflow, FreeFlow will do things like checking for common errors (like missing fonts or color issues). By performing these kinds of automated checks, you’re far less likely to miss errors before they become a problem that wastes resources and upsets customers.
FreeFlow Is a Suite of Software That Helps Printers Do Their Job Better – Here’s a Quick Look at What Else You Can Do
Xerox FreeFlow Workflow Software is actually a suite of different programs, comprised of FreeFlow Core, FreeFlow Variable Information Suite, and FreeFlow vision. These systems are modular, meaning that you can pick and choose the ones that serve your needs best, though most printers will want FreeFlow Core.
FreeFlow Core is the beating heart of the suite, allowing you to do all the neat things discussed in the previous section. FreeFlow Variable Information Suite introduces more automation into your workflows by improving how variable data printing (VDP) is handled. It’s particularly useful for personalized and data-intensive print jobs.
Finally, FreeFlow Vision provides monitoring for your print operations in real time. This comprehensive overview will help you track things like job statuses, print queue lengths, device performance, and production timelines. Not only will this help you make informed decisions, you’ll also find it easier to maintain optimal productivity and lower your operational costs (identifying bottlenecks has never been easier).
Find Out More About Xerox FreeFlow and Other Xerox Tools and Technology for Printers
Our team at QDoxs is proud to support the local print industry, so if there’s anything we can do to help your business meet its goals, we’re standing by! Tools like FreeFlow can be the best way to “level up” your organization and increase profitability, customer satisfaction, and the most valuable resource of all: your free time.
To learn more, please feel free to contact us or, if it’s time for an equipment upgrade, you may also request a free online quote.
