The proper operation of a production printer like a Versant or Iridesse is often just as much of an art as it is an exact science. In a way, the artfulness comes from discovering the “exact science” of what settings need to be adjusted, and how. Whether you’re handling coated papers, uncoated papers, or specialty media, getting a truly good print involves meticulous adjustments to press settings to match the specific characteristics of each paper type.
It’s deeply satisfying when you get it right… and incredibly frustrating when you don’t.
While some of us have an inner “tinkerer” that doesn’t mind the process of trial and error, unfortunately, time and resources are limited—the more you experiment, the more you waste, and, from a business-minded perspective, that’s not acceptable. The best thing to do would be to just get it right on the first try.
Impossible? Not with Xerox PredictPrint Media Manager!
Xerox PredictPrint: Scan a Barcode, Get Perfect Print Settings
Xerox PredictPrint is a simple way to get the best print settings for a given paper type. Here’s how it works: you scan the barcode for the particular media you want to use, and then the ideal settings for that particular stock get sent to your production printer. That’s it. Fast and easy. No doubt you can see how this kind of ability would seem a bit like a superpower?
The software works by utilizing cloud-hosted crowd-sourced data, Xerox-approved media profiles, and artificial intelligence that analyzes historical data. This results in a very high likelihood of getting the settings just right on the first try, since the software retrieves all the necessary properties and recommended settings for the media you want to use.
Using PredictPrint also saves a substantial amount of time. How often have you had to switch media, and then pause your work to fiddle with settings for the next run? With PredictPrint, you have the ability to quickly switch between different media types without having to manually adjust the press settings between each task.
The Best Print Settings Directly From the Cloud, the Crowd, and Artificial Intelligence
PredictPrint is pretty amazing to see in action. It reduces waste, minimizes (or eliminates) human error, and saves a ton of time. If you’re wondering how it works under the hood, we’ll offer a brief explanation now.
PredictPrint “knows” the right settings because it uses on a big database of media profiles and print settings that have been accumulated from previous press runs and industry standards. The data used by Xerox PredictPrint comes from a few different sources, including crowd-sourced settings from various Xerox digital presses and predefined media profiles provided by Xerox.
Ready to Predict Your Next Print? We’ll Help You Get Started
If PredictPrint sounds like something you’d like to incorporate into your existing workflow—and it should be—or it’s time for a production printer upgrade, our team at Smart Document Solutions is here to guide you every step of the way. Please feel free to contact us with any questions about Xerox technology and how it can help you get better, more accurate prints. You’re also warmly invited to request a free online quote.
