OneClick Printing

Carbon Client

a sleek and intuitive front-end interface that streamlines the browsing, reviewing, and selection of images for effortless submission to pre-configured print workflows, ensuring efficiency and speed

Image Browser

The system features a fast and fully equipped image browser that allows users to efficiently locate and inspect image files for printing. Each file is presented with extensive metadata and detailed information, ensuring users can thoroughly examine them. With advanced color management, the images accurately represent the final printed output, providing confidence in the results. Files can be sorted using various criteria or quickly located with powerful search tools, and standard file management options are included for convenience. To streamline workflow, customizable job submission widgets called Printflows enable users to simply drag and drop selected images for processing and printing. These Printflows consolidate essential job parameters and settings into an easy-to-use format, making the entire process seamless and efficient.

PrintFlows

PrintFlow widgets are designed to simplify and accelerate print job submissions, offering users a streamlined and efficient workflow. These customizable widgets can be created in any number, with each configured to include specific job parameters such as media profiles, sizes, quantities, print marks, and more. Once configured, images dropped onto a PrintFlow are automatically assigned the associated pre-set parameters, ensuring consistency and accuracy. PrintFlows can also be managed flexibly—they can be taken offline to prevent job submissions, duplicated for convenience, or removed as needed. For unattended network printing via the Carbon Server, a virtual printer driver can be optionally assigned to each PrintFlow, enabling network users to print directly from their favorite applications with ease.

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Files from various local and network folders can be effortlessly added to a unified job list, enabling efficient management and one-click submission to any PrintFlow. This feature streamlines workflows by consolidating files from multiple locations into a single, cohesive list for seamless processing. Each job can be saved under a unique reference, complete with detailed order and customer information, allowing for easy recall for repeat orders or adjustments. Additionally, images from the job list can be loaded into the Image Editor, where they can be reviewed and optimized with necessary edits and adjustments before submission to the PrintFlows. This integrated system of job management, order tracking, and image editing ensures a user-friendly, efficient workflow, offering complete control from initial submission to final print.

Job Submission

The Carbon front-end simplifies job submission to the server, making it a quick and seamless process. Users can select all necessary images, including multi-page documents and entire folders, and submit them effortlessly by dragging and dropping them onto the desired PrintFlow widget at the bottom of the screen. For added convenience, pressing the corresponding number key for a specific PrintFlow allows for instant submission with the required quantity in just a few clicks. Carbon also offers exceptional flexibility by enabling users to bypass its built-in browser entirely. Instead, jobs can be submitted directly to PrintFlows using the operating system’s file browser or third-party applications like Adobe Bridge. This streamlined integration delivers a fast, efficient, and user-friendly workflow, enhancing productivity and ease of use.

Job Editor

This module provides users with a versatile and interactive toolset to size, crop, and edit images as needed. It allows for real-time adjustment of image dimensions, displaying their proportions relative to the current roll size for precise media utilization. The advanced tiling functionality supports both regular and irregular layouts, making it ideal for complex projects such as vehicle wraps, where images must be segmented into varying tile sizes. Users can define overlaps, cutouts, trimming marks, and job labels to simplify the finishing process. Tiles can be individually selected or deselected for output, catering to specific production requirements, and each tile can be reprinted independently if needed. This comprehensive tool ensures efficiency, flexibility, and precision in handling detailed print projects.

File Management

The browser front-end offers a robust and user-friendly platform for managing, locating, and editing images with precision and efficiency. It includes all standard file operations, such as copy, delete, rename, and move, along with advanced capabilities like searching and displaying files in customizable formats to suit user preferences. Users can enhance productivity by adding frequently accessed folders to a favorites list for instant navigation. Images can be opened directly in their associated applications for editing, with any changes automatically updated and reflected in the browser to maintain synchronization. The front-end supports a wide variety of image formats, thoroughly analyzing each file to provide comprehensive details, including metadata, dimensions, and color profiles, for informed decision-making. Additionally, the browser ensures seamless integration with the editing workflow, making it an indispensable tool for efficient image organization, quick access, and real-time adjustments.

Virtual Queues

Virtual queues provide an intuitive and efficient solution for automating job distribution and duplication across multiple printing devices, significantly speeding up production workflows. These queues can be configured to encompass any available physical printer queues on the Rosetta Server, grouping them into a cluster for unified management. Each physical queue within the cluster can be customized with specific operational parameters and print settings to meet diverse production requirements. Once set up, users can simply drag and drop images or entire folders onto the desired virtual queue or its associated hot folder. The system then intelligently allocates jobs to the underlying physical queues based on user-defined parameters, such as workload balance, printer capacity, or media type. To ensure seamless operation, the system continuously monitors the performance and status of all printers in the cluster, automatically making adjustments or taking corrective actions as needed. This dynamic monitoring minimizes downtime, maximizes printer utilization, and ensures consistent, high-quality output. Virtual queues provide a powerful and flexible tool for managing complex production environments, streamlining job handling, and optimizing the use of available resources.

Order Management

Users can generate comprehensive job tickets that streamline job handling and improve efficiency. These tickets can include detailed information such as order numbers, customer details, and other relevant data critical to the job’s execution. Once created, the job tickets are attached to the associated print jobs and sent to the server for processing. They can be retrieved, reviewed, and queried at any time, providing a clear overview and tracking of each job. To further enhance production management, job tickets allow users to add notes and specify due dates, ensuring that important production requirements are clearly communicated and prioritized. This system not only simplifies workflow organization but also ensures that all necessary details are readily available, supporting smooth and timely job completion.