WO2004061731A1 - Hardware for the preparing of files for pre-printing and printing - Google Patents

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WO2004061731A1
WO2004061731A1 PCT/IT2003/000001 IT0300001W WO2004061731A1 WO 2004061731 A1 WO2004061731 A1 WO 2004061731A1 IT 0300001 W IT0300001 W IT 0300001W WO 2004061731 A1 WO2004061731 A1 WO 2004061731A1
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Norberto Bucciarelli
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  • the present invention refers to a hardware for the preparing of files for pre-printing -and printing, as well as to a pre-printing and/or printing method employing such a hardware.
  • Pre-printing and printing are usually carried out involving a plurality of subjects . ⁇ Usually, who needs such operations, the
  • the procedure comprises the following steps: A. preparing a data file;
  • C. to send by a courier (minimum 24 hours) or to carry directly the CD or data carrier;
  • D. prepare digital cyanographic samples or, if possible, colour tests under contract;
  • Object of the present invention is a hardware which is able to convert customer's data into a "closed file" which can be printed with constant quality, money savings and very short working times .
  • a hardware for the preparing of files for pre-printing and printing characterised in that it comprises an input unit, to input data files, a conversion unit, to convert data files into pre-printing and/or printing files, a communication unit, to transmit pre-printing and printing files to a printer, and a display unit, to monitor the steps of the process.
  • the present invention refers to a method to convert data into pre-prints or prints, comprising a step of creation of a data file, characterised in that it comprises the following steps:
  • Fig. 1 is a flow sheet showing a process of preparing of files for printing according to the prior art.
  • Fig. 2 is a flow sheet showing an embodiment of a process of preparing of files for pre-printing and/or printing, according to the present invention.
  • the hardware according to the present invention is a closed hardware, able to convert a data file into a file able to be printed but which cannot be directly programmed. As already stated, it comprises an input unit, to input data files, a conversion unit, to convert data files into pre-printing and/or printing files, a communication unit, to transmit pre-printing and printing files to a printer, and a display unit, to monitor the steps of the process .
  • the hardware is connected to a network and is controlled by a remote server. Through such a server, it is possible to program the hardware, to care its maintenance and to update its software, when needed.
  • the hardware is connected to the Internet through the Ethernet network, and the connection may be a modem or a GSM-modem.
  • the hardware can have an encoding unit.
  • an input unit any commercial input unit is suitable. It can be, for example, a keyboard, a floppy disk unit, a hard disk unit, a CD-ROM reader, a connection to the Internet, a network connection. A network connection is usually preferred.
  • any unit able to convert a data file into a file able to be printed (“closed file”) is suitable.
  • Particularly suitable conversion units are servers able to prepare files which can only be displayed and printed, but not modified. Files of this kind are, for instance, Acrobat files (for use in the program Acrobat Reader ® of Adobe) and the most preferred conversion unit is Adobe Distiller Server ® .
  • As a communication unit any kind of hardware-to-hardware communication is suitable. So, the inventive hardware may be connected to a server via cable, via a modem , via Ethernet, via GSM-modem, etc.
  • a display is available on the inventive hardware, to monitor the steps of the process. So, through said display it is possible to perform the colour test, the cyanographic test and to have a global vision of the file to print.
  • Any kind of display is suitable for the present invention, a monitor being preferred. Most preferred is a liquid crystal display.
  • the closed file can be transferred to the computer of the customer via network connection.
  • the present invention refers also to a method to convert data into pre-prints or prints, comprising a step of creation of a data file, as well as the following steps: A. inputting the data file into a hardware as above; B. converting such a data file into a "closed file", ready to be pre-printed or printed;
  • the method is summarised in Fig. 2.
  • the customer prepares a data file and inputs it into the hardware, in any suitable way, e.g. by a keyboard, by a floppy disk, by a hard disk, by a CD- ROM, via modem or through a network connection.
  • the hardware converts the data file into a closed file, which is ready for pre-printing or printing.
  • the customer performs the colour test and prepares the cyanographic samples, for instance receiving the closed file on its computer via network connection.
  • the customer After the customer has verified that the closed file is the right one for printing, it sends the file via the communication system to the server, for instance via the Internet. Possibly, the customer can protect its file by means of a hardware key.
  • the server sends the file to the chosen printer, which can be either inside or an external user, to which also the customer key is indicated.
  • the user introduces its key, to be recognised, then inserts the customer key, so as to be enabled to access the file for pre-printing or printing.
  • the server can provide a number of services, like tracking on line, temporary data filing, update of ICC colour profile, update printing driver, management of own web areas, offers of materials and products, constant information and others .

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Abstract

A hardware for the preparing of files for pre-printing and printing is disclosed, which comprises an input unit, a conversion unit, a communication unit, and a display unit. Also a method to convert data into pre-prints or prints, comprising a step of creation of a data file is disclosed, which comprises also the following steps: A. inputting the data file into a hardware as above; B. converting such a data file into a 'closed file', ready to be pre-printed or printed; C. carrying out a cyanographic and/or colour test; D. sending the 'closed file' onto a network; and E. printing.

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HARDWARE FOR THE PREPARING OF FILES FOR PRE-PRINTING AND PRINTING ooo#ooo FIELD OF THE INVENTION- The present invention refers to a hardware for the preparing of files for pre-printing -and printing, as well as to a pre-printing and/or printing method employing such a hardware. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Pre-printing and printing are usually carried out involving a plurality of subjects .^ Usually, who needs such operations, the
4-1 so-called customer, prepares data for pre-printing and printing. Then, other operations are carried out by other subjects. This results in the customer not controlling the creation of the final file, which is commonly referred to as "closed file", which is totally optimised and ready for the final step. Moreover, a standard work, ensuring a constant quality, is almost impossible nowadays, because it depends on the skill of any particular worker.
Presently, the procedure comprises the following steps: A. preparing a data file;
B. mastering a compact disc (CD) or copying data on a data carrier;
C. to send by a courier (minimum 24 hours) or to carry directly the CD or data carrier; D. prepare digital cyanographic samples or, if possible, colour tests under contract;
E. check of cyanographic samples for approval;
F. building plants; and
G. starting the machine and looking the starting sheet. The whole process summarised above is shown in Fig. 1.
As it is easy to understand, such a process takes several days to be performed, due also to the physical transport of data carriers. This involves undesirable costs, due to transport, to personnel costs and to the loss of hours of job by person engaged with such operations.
Also quality problem arise in that people working inside the customer's structure have usually a different skill with respect to the one needed in pre-printing and printing. On the other hand, persons skilled in pre-printing and printing are usually not aware of problems inside customers' structures.
Object of the present invention is a hardware which is able to convert customer's data into a "closed file" which can be printed with constant quality, money savings and very short working times .
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object above is attained by a hardware for the preparing of files for pre-printing and printing, characterised in that it comprises an input unit, to input data files, a conversion unit, to convert data files into pre-printing and/or printing files, a communication unit, to transmit pre-printing and printing files to a printer, and a display unit, to monitor the steps of the process. According to a second aspect, the present invention refers to a method to convert data into pre-prints or prints, comprising a step of creation of a data file, characterised in that it comprises the following steps:
A. inputting the data file into a hardware as above; B. converting such a data file into a "closed file", ready to be pre-printed or printed;
C. carrying out a cyanographic and/or colour test;
D. sending the "closed file" onto a network; and
E. printing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a flow sheet showing a process of preparing of files for printing according to the prior art; and
Fig. 2 is a flow sheet showing an embodiment of a process of preparing of files for pre-printing and/or printing, according to the present invention.
BEST WAY OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
The hardware according to the present invention is a closed hardware, able to convert a data file into a file able to be printed but which cannot be directly programmed. As already stated, it comprises an input unit, to input data files, a conversion unit, to convert data files into pre-printing and/or printing files, a communication unit, to transmit pre-printing and printing files to a printer, and a display unit, to monitor the steps of the process . According to a preferred embodiment of this invention, the hardware is connected to a network and is controlled by a remote server. Through such a server, it is possible to program the hardware, to care its maintenance and to update its software, when needed. Preferably, the hardware is connected to the Internet through the Ethernet network, and the connection may be a modem or a GSM-modem.
Optionally, the hardware can have an encoding unit. As an input unit, any commercial input unit is suitable. It can be, for example, a keyboard, a floppy disk unit, a hard disk unit, a CD-ROM reader, a connection to the Internet, a network connection. A network connection is usually preferred.
As a conversion unit, any unit able to convert a data file into a file able to be printed ("closed file") is suitable. Particularly suitable conversion units are servers able to prepare files which can only be displayed and printed, but not modified. Files of this kind are, for instance, Acrobat files (for use in the program Acrobat Reader® of Adobe) and the most preferred conversion unit is Adobe Distiller Server®. As a communication unit, any kind of hardware-to-hardware communication is suitable. So, the inventive hardware may be connected to a server via cable, via a modem , via Ethernet, via GSM-modem, etc.
A display is available on the inventive hardware, to monitor the steps of the process. So, through said display it is possible to perform the colour test, the cyanographic test and to have a global vision of the file to print. Any kind of display is suitable for the present invention, a monitor being preferred. Most preferred is a liquid crystal display. Furthermore, the closed file can be transferred to the computer of the customer via network connection.
As encoding unit, it is possible to use hardware keys. In such a case, it is advisable that the customer possesses a customer key and the user who prints possesses both a user key and the customer key, in order to print the file.
As stated, the present invention refers also to a method to convert data into pre-prints or prints, comprising a step of creation of a data file, as well as the following steps: A. inputting the data file into a hardware as above; B. converting such a data file into a "closed file", ready to be pre-printed or printed;
C. carrying out a cyanographic and/or colour test;
D. sending the "closed file" onto a network; and E. printing.
The method is summarised in Fig. 2. The customer prepares a data file and inputs it into the hardware, in any suitable way, e.g. by a keyboard, by a floppy disk, by a hard disk, by a CD- ROM, via modem or through a network connection. The hardware converts the data file into a closed file, which is ready for pre-printing or printing. After the closed file is ready, the customer performs the colour test and prepares the cyanographic samples, for instance receiving the closed file on its computer via network connection. After the customer has verified that the closed file is the right one for printing, it sends the file via the communication system to the server, for instance via the Internet. Possibly, the customer can protect its file by means of a hardware key. The server sends the file to the chosen printer, which can be either inside or an external user, to which also the customer key is indicated. The user introduces its key, to be recognised, then inserts the customer key, so as to be enabled to access the file for pre-printing or printing.
The present invention has been described with reference to some exemplary embodiments, but it is apparent that some changes and modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. In particular, the server can provide a number of services, like tracking on line, temporary data filing, update of ICC colour profile, update printing driver, management of own web areas, offers of materials and products, constant information and others .

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1. Hardware for the preparing of files for pre-printing and printing, characterised in that it comprises an input unit, to input data files, a conversion unit, to convert data files into pre-printing and/or printing files, a communication unit, to transmit pre-printing and printing files to a printer, and a display unit, to monitor the steps of the process.
2. Hardware as claimed in claim 1. , characterised in that it is a closed hardware.
3. Hardware as claimed in claim 1. or 2. , characterised in that it is connected to a network and is controlled by a remote server.
4. Hardware as claimed in claim 3., characterised in that by means of said server it is possible to program the hardware, and/or to care its maintenance, and/or to update its software.
5. Hardware as claimed in any previous claim, characterised- in that it is connected to the Internet through the Ethernet network, the connection being a modem or a GSM-modem.
6. Hardware as claimed in any previous claim, characterised in that such input unit is chosen from the group consisting of a keyboard, a floppy disk unit, a hard disk unit, a CD-ROM reader, a connection to the Internet, a network connection.
7. Hardware as claimed in claim 6., characterised in that such input unit is a network connection.
8. Hardware as claimed in any previous claim, characterised in that said conversion unit is a server able to prepare files which can only be displayed and printed, but not modified.
9. Hardware as claimed in claim 8., characterised in that such conversion unit is Adobe Distiller Server®.
10. Hardware as claimed in any previous claim, characterised in that said communication unit is a hardware-to- hardware communication unit .
11. Hardware as claimed in claim 10., characterised in that it is connected to a server via cable, via a modem , via Ethernet or via GSM-modem.
12. Hardware as claimed in any previous claim, characterised in that said display unit is a liquid crystal display.
13. Hardware as in any previous claim, characterised in that it further comprises an encoding unit
14. .Hardware as claimed in claim 13., characterised in that said encoding unit is a hardware key.
15. Hardware as claimed in claim 14., characterised in that the customer possesses a customer key and the user who prints possesses both a user key and the customer key.
16. Method to convert data into pre-prints or prints, comprising a step of creation of a data file, characterised in that it comprises also the following steps:
A. inputting the data file into a hardware as claimed in any previous claim;
B. converting such a data file into a "closed file", ready to be pre-printed or printed; C. carrying out a cyanographic and/or colour test;
D. sending the "closed file" onto a network; and
E. printing.
17. Method as claimed in claim 16., characterised in that the said step A. can be performed by means of a keyboard, by a floppy disk, by a hard disk, by a CD-ROM or via modem.
18. Method as claimed in claim 16. or 17., characterised in that step C. can be performed by transferring the closed file on customer's own computer via network connection.
19. Method as in any claims 16. to 18. , characterised in that the customer protects its file by means of a hardware key.
20. Method as claimed in claim 19., characterised in that the user, in order to perform the step E., introduces its key, so as to be recognised, then inserts the customer key, so as to be enabled to access the file for pre-printing or printing.
21. Method as claimed in any claim 16. to 20., characterised in that the server provides a number of services, like tracking on line, temporary data filing, update of ICC colour profile, update printing driver, management of own web areas, offers of materials and products, constant information and others .
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