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

• How are fonts handled in the system?

• Which file types will the system allow to be uploaded?

• Which engine is used to create PDF files—Adobe Library, Jaws PDF creator, GhostScript, something proprietary?

Take a Test Drive

A new online resource called the Web-to-Print Test Drive, sponsored by the E-Business Council of PIA/GATF, is now available. This site provides information on most of the Web-to-print software solutions on the market today, and will soon have links out to demonstration sites that will allow users to actually test-drive (hence the name) Web-to-print software solutions. Check it out at:

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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