Avanti Slingshot Integration

Print providers know that the best way to maximize profitability in this rapidly changing market is automation. That’s why Avanti partners with Enfocus—combining the power of Avanti Slingshot® Print MIS system with the workflow efficiency of Enfocus Switch, to create a seamless end-to-end automation solution.

The bi-directional communication between Avanti Slingshot and Enfocus Switch is fully automated. There are no user touch points and all manual work to enter job and production details is completely eliminated, freeing staff time for more valuable activities and allowing print ops to focus on their customers, shortening turnaround time by moving files immediately to the right place and reducing the potential for errors.

Integration Workflow

Demonstration

Watch the Enfocus Switch integration demo

Business Benefits

Drive down the cost of doing business!

• Automated, Bi-Directional PDF Job and Production Data Flow
  • Reduce labor costs by automating repetitive tasks
  • Eliminate manual work associated with entering job and production details
  • Realtime knowledge of job status and actual labor and material costs
• Completely Automate the PDF Proofing Process
  • Automate email soft proofing; eliminate the manual process
  • Stream high-resolution PDFs directly to customers
  • Enjoy the benefits of a browser-based user interface
• Improved Service Levels
  • Route customer approvals quickly and directly to production
  • Reduce turnaround times by moving files immediately to the right place
  • Improve customer experience by viewing files “as they will print”

System Requirements

• Avanti Slingshot:
  • JDF Integration License (one-per communication channel)
• Enfocus Switch:
  • Metadata Module, for JDF processing
  • Avanti Slingshot Integration app for Switch
  • Other optional modules modules for Switch:
    • PDF Review Module, for PDF approval
    • Configurator Module, for integrating with 3rd party applications
  • Other optional products
    • PitStop Server, for automated PDF preflight and correction,
      and to show preflight reports with PDF approvals