Having a Web-to-print solution is becoming essential for in-plants. For those eager to add one but unsure of how to start, here are some tips.

By Julie Shaffer

Web-to-print software with VDP capabilities include: EFI Digital Storefront, Four51, Gluon Hyperpublishing, iBrams, Mindfire, Nimblefish, NowDocs NowPrint, PageFlex Storefront, Press-sense iWay/Xerox Freeflow, Printable, Responsive Solutions Customer+ and XMPie uDirect/uStore.

Questions to Ask

To find the Web-to-print solution that best fits your organization, you have to ask a lot of questions to yourself, to others in your organization and to the vendors you’re considering. Here are a few suggestions to help you in your search:

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Julie Shaffer is Vice President, Digital Technologies at Printing Industries of America. She heads up the Digital Printing Council (DPC), as well as the Center for Digital Printing Excellence at Printing Industries headquarters in Sewickley, PA. In her position, Julie plays a lead role in developing programs and tools to help members grow their businesses with digital technologies.

Known for her graphic production expertise, Julie has a 20-plus year background in pre-media and print. She is often called upon for training, presentations and to provide on-site consulting throughout the industry on diverse range of topics, including PDF, color management, digital printing, social media and Web-to-print implementation. Julie is co-author of several books, including "The PDF Print Production Guide" (1st, 2nd and 3rd edition), the "Web-to-Print Primer" and the forthcoming "Field Guide to Social Media."

Web-to-print for In-plants