InfoPrint Solutions Developer Program

The InfoPrint Solutions Developer Program enables companies in print and output marketplace to collaborate with InfoPrint Solution Company specialists in the planning, development, and testing of output solutions. This collaboration aims to create improved total output solutions for customers; solutions that can help lower overall project risk, reduce new application costs, and increase overall success. The expansion of integrative testing prior to implementation generally means any quality issues can be ironed out, particularly important where production color applications are concerned. It also allows for application changes to improve performance, color rendition, and control.

The InfoPrint team has been the leader in Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) ™ and the extensions of the AFP standard into production color management. Program participants can now gain access* to this expertise. This interaction may include evaluation of existing print data streams, education on new architecture features, and expert guidance on InfoPrint printers and workflow solutions.

One key aspect of the InfoPrint Developer program is access* to new virtual printing test facilities. This virtual function enables remote access to selected InfoPrint printers using unique simulation techniques. The planned initial printer models to be supported are InfoPrint’s high-end continuous form models -- the InfoPrint 5000^® and InfoPrint 4100^®.

The InfoPrint Solutions Developer Program can provide significant benefits¹, including:

• Guidance on new print architecture, new functions, AFP.
• Access to InfoPrint Solutions Company experts.
• Joint testing for improved interoperability.
• Direct access to testing hardware and software.

The program is currently in pilot operation. Planned availability is 4Q 2007. For more information, contact Bill Shaffer at wcshaff@us.ibm.com.