2 and provides converters with a single point of control to manage production and colors across multiple HP Indigo digital presses. Color management is powered by Esko, enabling customers to manage color accurately, consistently, and predictably.

HP is also now offering Esko Automation Engine QuickStart for Labels, an out-of-the-box workflow solution that automates label production. It integrates with HP Indigo presses and MIS systems connecting the entire label production team via its intuitive web-browser based interface. Automation Engine QuickStart for Labels enables converters to handle up to 50 percent more jobs with the same headcount³ and meet tight production deadlines for short-run print jobs.

Introducing HP SmartStream Collage
HP SmartStream Collage, an automated variable design feature for HP Indigo printing, is making its worldwide debut at Labelexpo. Following the huge success of HP SmartStream Mosaic, HP SmartStream Collage allows converters to create large numbers of unique designs by manipulating elements randomly for unprecedented packaging impact. The new feature, part of HP SmartStream Designer, is expected to be available later this year.

HP PrintOS New Applications and Enhancements
With over 7000 converters and PSPs and 17,000 registered users globally, HP PrintOS is a secure, industry-leading cloud platform with web and mobile apps connected to HP presses and printers. PrintOS enables converters and PSPs to manage and control their print operation from anywhere at any time.

New PrintOS Advancements include:

• HP PrintOS Marketplace: A disruptive cloud-based solutions community to enable on-demand subscription to a wide variety of value-add workflow apps and licenses, plus a community of ideas, services and more, from HP and any third party vendor. The first third party apps on PrintOS Marketplace are:
  • PACKZalyzer: Designed for labels and packaging, Hybrid Software’s PACKZalyzer automatically detects and corrects common print file issues such as barcode validation, white overprint, minimum link thickness, font size, and more.
  • AutoFlow: A smart, scalable, rule-based pre-press automation solution from OneFlow Systems. It automates repetitive actions, including artwork fetching, checking, fixups, and page manipulations helping to speed time to print.

Additional HP PrintOS advancements include:

• PrintOS OEE: Empowers Converters to use the industry standard Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) methodology to gain insights into HP Indigo press efficiency.
• EPM Preflight: Using the HP Indigo EPM printing mode increases press productivity by up to 33 percent and reduces costs compared to traditional CMYK printing⁴. The new PrintOS EPM Preflight feature replaces manual file analysis and offers an effortless way to check Enhanced Productivity Mode (EPM) compatibility of PDF files submitted to HP PrintOS Box. Within seconds, it provides a go, no-go decision regarding EPM compatibility of each job.

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1. Oily waste saving was calculated in Mass balance testing. Shipment saving was calculated by comparing ink shipment of 23% solids vs. 35% solids.
2. Based on job basket analysis and field tests.
3. Based on Esko’s calculations and assumption.
4. An additional 1200 sheets to the 3600 original sheets equal to a 33% increase in productivity, when comparing CMYK to EPM printing (1200/3600).

Kaitlyn Dierkes, HP
kaitlyn.m.dierkes@hp.com

www.hp.com/go/newsroom

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