Printgroove JT Suite
The complete print process – fast, simple and reliable
Automation for the print workflow
Both in-house print facilities and commercial print providers have the same fundamental requirement to ensure maximum productivity and cost-effectiveness. They both require an efficient, streamlined print workflow where print jobs are processed quickly, produced reliably, and where manual intervention is kept to a minimum. Konica Minolta’s Printgroove JT software suite provides this with its all-encompassing printing workflow for print providers and entire enterprises.
- Flexible and versatile, with the independent software modules Printgroove JT Web 4 and Printgroove JT Man 4, the Printgroove JT software suite the ideal tool to use by all those charged with efficient print production and job management.
- Printgroove JT Man 4 is the comprehensive print management solution that works with job tickets, enabling the creation of sophisticated print products without having to learn complex applications. JT Man 4 integrates all necessary functions for modern in-house print production, from document submission through imposition and media programming to accounting.
- Printgroove JT Web 4 is Konica Minolta’s professional web-2-print solution for print providers and enterprises with offices in several locations. The solution makes the creation and transmission of print jobs simple and straightforward and ensures efficient product and job management. Printgroove JT Web 4 streamlines the ordering process and offers convenience to end users as well as flexibility and efficiency to the administrator.
- The Printgroove JT software suite combines the efficiency of central printing with the advantages of the job-ticket-driven print workflow. Icon-based GUIs make Printgroove JT intuitive and easy to use. In addition to Konica Minolta’s bizhub systems any PostScript output device can be integrated.
Key features and benefits
- Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI)
The icon-based GUI guides the user step-by- step through the ordering process. The selected products are then applied to the uploaded print data.
The Printgroove JT software is fast to learn and easy to use! Selected products and resulting prices are clearly shown before the order is placed. Thanks to the easy-to-use workflow the learning curve for operators is minimal.
- Print workflow automation
Once created, print production routines can be saved and recalled at any time. Any detail can be individually defined, from imposition schemes down to the selected output device, including items such as paper trays and finishing settings.
This complete print process automation increases the overall efficiency and frees the print room staff as recurring routine tasks are completely automated.
- Extensive print format flexibility
The Printgroove JT Server can accept up to 300 different file formats.
So there is no need to change established print workflows, adapt existing routines to new systems or formats, or convert print files before they are sent to production. The Printgroove JT software adapts to user requirements, not vice versa.
Printgroove JT Web 4
Web-based printing with efficiency and convenience
Print providers thinking of offering their customers the comfort of ordering print products via the Internet should take a closer look at Printgroove JT Web 4. So should companies with central print rooms and offices spread over various locations. Printgroove JT Web 4 is an easy to use web-2-print solution with a simple and straightforward ordering process. Once the order is placed, the customer can track the status of each job. Printgroove JT Web 4 streamlines the ordering process, offering flexibility and efficiency to administrators and convenience to end users.
Key features
- Convenient online ordering and preview
Printgroove JT Web 4 provides a complete online order desk for fast and easy order placement. Its intuitive user interface makes the ordering process simple, providing online preview of the final product, including important details like staples, hole punch and paper colour.
- Instant online quotation
Printgroove JT Web 4 calculates the price for every order immediately. Every detail, e.g. b/w or colour prints, output format, etc., is included in the automatic calculation. With any change, for example to the number of sets, JT Web 4 will instantly amend the price.
- Smart user administration and individual GUIs
Printgroove JT Web 4 can have a different appearance for different user groups. The software’s smart administration functionality lets the administrator define the perfect GUI for each user group, using individual colours, changing steps in the order process, displaying or hiding input boxes, making entries mandatory or voluntary. Individual prices and even a specific language can be assigned per customer group.
- Efficient print room management
Printgroove JT Web 4 includes a print room management section that provides administrative functions related to products, prices and users. Production routines can be monitored, and overviews and statistics can be called up for all activities. Print processes can be analysed in detail and production planning improved.
Key benefits
- Convenient online ordering and preview
The intuitive icon-based user interface enables even non-expert users to order complex print products quickly and easily. The online preview avoids costly mistakes clearly showing whether a particular layout is suitable or not.
- Instant online quotation
The customer’s prime concern is always how much it will cost. Providing instant online quotations considerably reduces the need for communication and therefore increases efficiency, as it keeps professional printing staff off the phone and on the production of print jobs.
- Smart user administration and individual GUIs
Administrating thousands of users can be time- consuming and frustrating. The Printgroove JT Web 4 user administration is a powerful tool, built with the customer in mind. The convenient user group assignment allows for different user habits, individual print products preferences for shopping cart or direct order placement, etc. Administrators benefit from unequalled flexibility, while customers are made to feel “at home” with their individual GUI.
- Efficient print room management
The monitoring functionality enables efficient production planning. It gives an instant overview of the workload, and makes administrating users and print products easier and more convenient.
Options
- JT Document Converter
Converts up to 300 different file formats on the central Printgroove JT Web 4 server.
Printgroove JT Man 4
Professional print workflows for enhanced productivity and reliability
For any printing facility that wants to increase the efficiency and reliability of their print workflow then Printgroove JT Man 4 is a must. This is Konica Minolta’s software solution for professional print work- flow automation that provides fast and effective administrating and editing of print jobs. The advanced print management software Printgroove JT Man 4 supports the creation of sophisticated print products with a job-ticket-driven print workflow. JT Man 4 integrates all necessary functions for modern in-house print production, from document submission through imposition and media programming to accounting. With JT Man 4, printing of complex jobs becomes simple and straightforward.
Key features
- Comprehensive imposition
Printgroove JT Man 4 includes a range of predefined imposition schemes; additionally, individual imposition schemes can be created to extend the selection even further. After selection of the imposition schemes the software arranges the pages in the correct order for final output.
- Media programming
An integrated media-programming function enables time-saving professional production, providing comprehensive flexibility with features like tray addressing, tab printing and subset finishing. Pre-printed separator sheets can, for example, be interposed in mid-workflow and stapled automatically with the rest of the document.
- Customised job tickets
Print providers can offer specific print products by creating individual job tickets. A unique digital job ticket allocated to each print job, giving all details in a standardised form, clearly indicating the finished product. This makes the order process much more transparent.
- Easy order placement
Users can send print jobs directly from the application (Microsoft Office software, DTP, etc.) to the print room by integrating Printgroove JTMan 4 with Printgroove JT Web 4.
- Unlimited choice of output devices
Printgroove JT Man 4 supports all major industry standards, virtually without limits. Printing can be on any PostScript device Level 2 and higher, enabling the seamless integration of all print room output devices.
Key benefits
- Comprehensive imposition
CRDs and print shops are able to offer their customers an attractive service that can be flexibly enhanced to reflect individual customer needs.
- Media programming
Complex jobs including different substrates are easily processed and require a minimum amount of manual intervention. The resulting increase to the overall processing speed and throughput improves the margins on complex print products.
- Customised job tickets
From the customised job ticket the print shop obtains exactly the information needed to produce that particular print product – all required details have to be entered on the job ticket. This makes the interaction with the customer and the production process foolproof!
- Easy order placement
The easy and intuitive ordering process saves customers time and effort.
- Unlimited choice of output devices
CRDs and print shops gain from being able to address output devices almost without limits. The functionality of the solution allows the selection of the most cost-efficient printer for each and every job giving more choice to the print room operator.
Options
- JT Color Split
Identifies b/w and colour pages and can split print jobs on a per-page basis according to colour status, sending each page to the appropriate output device. Colour pages can be produced first and then inserted, via a post inserter, into the black and white job.
- JT Web Connector
Connects Printgroove JT Man 4 with Printgroove JT Web 4. Furthermore, it serves as a bridge to connect firewall-protected IT areas, facilitating communication between external offices.
- JT Hot Folder
Automates the transmission process of PostScript or PDF files to the JT Man Server, improving the speed and flow of recurring print jobs.
- JT Printer for Terminal Server
This is an extension to the Windows printing sys- tem that enables terminal server clients to utilise the JT Man print workflow.
- JT Volume Router
Calculates the most cost-effective production process for each print job and assesses print jobs by their volume. If a job exceeds the volume limit of the selected output device, it will either be transferred automatically to a printer with a higher volume clearance, or a suitable output device will be suggested to the key operator.
- JT Accounting Connector
Enables the combination of Printgroove JT Man 4 with the Pcounter accounting applications.
Technical specifications
Minimum Hardware Specifications Printgroove JT Man 4
Operating System
Windows XP Pro (SP4) Windows 2000
Processor
Intel (or compatible), Dual Core
Memory
2 GB
HDD
10 GB free space
Internet/Intranet connection
Minimum Hardware Specifications Printgroove JT Web 4 Server
Operating System
Windows 2000 Server (SP4)
Windows Server 2003 (SP1 or SP2)
Apache HTTP Server on Windows 2.2.9
Processor
Intel (or compatible), Dual Core
Memory
4 GB
HDD
50 GB free space
Fast HD or RAID system
Internet/Intranet connection
The support and availability of the listed specifications and functionalities varies depending on operating systems, applications and network protocols, as well as network and system configurations.
Some of the product illustrations contain optional accessories.
Specifications and accessories are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
Konica Minolta does not guarantee that the specifications mentioned will be error free.
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