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When it comes to digital printing, it will inevitably talk about data printing. It can be said that without data printing, digital printing is no different from high-speed photocopying.
Only the content of each print is different, which forms the unique advantage of digital printing. Therefore, in order to make the digital printing to the fullest, printers must master the technology of data printing.
Data printing consists of two major parts, the data processing part and the printing part. The focus of the printing section is on high-speed digital presses and print drives, both of which are related to the size of the investment. The data processing part needs to be considered more, because this part includes items such as images, layouts, and printing logic in addition to the components of the database.
General data processing software on the market, such as Access, FoxPro, SQLServer, etc., are mainly based on processing data. The main market for these softwares is professional-grade data processing, with a focus on multi-user simultaneous operation or fast access to data. For example, most databases do not support PostScript printing, do not support the Mac platform, do not support "return" images, and so on. However, one of the libraries called FileMaker is well suited for data printing companies. In addition to importing multiple image formats, supporting PostScript, supporting image retreat, etc., FileMaker is the database that can be operated on most platforms (MacOS7/8/9/X, Win98/NT/2000/Me/ XP, Palm, Linux), coupled with powerful word processing and working group Workgroup functions, make FileMaker the ultimate software for data printing.
Originally developed on the Mac platform, FileMaker inherits the advantages of Mac software. At the beginning of software development, it has already targeted the needs of the working group to share data. Therefore, it has long been available to import a variety of data formats. Since version 5.0, it is more convenient to open Excel files directly, making it easier to print Excel data. FileMaker is the main sales target for general computer users. This kind of user wants to complete the work in a simple and convenient way. Therefore, FileMaker takes care of the interaction function of the interface, for example, the user can print the data on the screen before printing. Pre-check the actual effect of each printed page and do Whatyouseeiswhatyouprint to reduce the chance of errors and omissions during the printing process.
In general, companies that provide data printing also have the opportunity to provide data collection and update services. The most popular at present is collecting data through the Internet. In response to this need, FileMaker has built-in website functionality since version 4.0. As long as the user launches the Internet option on the settings, the entire FileMaker becomes a website immediately, considering that most users are not familiar with the various settings of the website, FileMaker The technical details of all CGI and website connections are completed in the software, and the printer can provide an online database update service as soon as the Internet option is activated.
Sometimes, the data that needs to be printed comes from the central database of the enterprise. For this, FileMaker also provides ODBC and SQL command support. If the built-in automatic report generation component is used, the important reports required by the enterprise can be produced very quickly. This feature is very helpful for printers to undertake enterprise-level digital printing business.
As for handling fractional prints, FileMaker is also very good. At the recent exhibition held by Fuji Xerox, I demonstrated how to use FileMaker with DocuColor1250 to create an instant business card printing system. By inputting the name and photo of the person to be printed, the system will immediately print out 50 personal business cards. Personalized prints, such as bookmarks, admission badges, identification cards, etc., are calculated on a single computer, and hundreds of people's business cards are printed in one day, which is many times more efficient than traditional manuscripts. The main reason is that The system uses a mechanism that inputs one time and outputs multiple models, which is exactly the essence of data printing. After watching the demonstrations, some visitors also proposed to use the system for employee slap and record printing, provident fund report printing and fund investment letter printing and other applications.
Other features of FileMaker include support for XML, support for JDBC, support for Java, and support for AppleEvent, etc., and will not be described in detail here. If digital printers don't want to stay in the high-speed photocopying field, they must start to develop data printing capabilities. FileMaker is the real-name software in this field, and it is worth learning.