Delano is a Web application for printing and publishing companies that want to offer Web-based client collaboration including file submission, soft proofing and job approval. Clients can access Delano through the Internet using a Web browser on their computer.

Incorporating the ApogeeX PDF workflow with the power and versatility of the Delano system will enhance production capabilities and client interfacing.

A delano tutorial to help you understand the possibilties of the latest web workflow software for printers and publishers. Delano enables automated and efficient operations by managing all aspects of the work within your Graphic Enterprise. It offers a variety of tools for monitoring tasks and handling resources, embedded in a complete communication framework that links business processes, customer service,estimation, order entry, supply chain with production processes, prepress, press, postpress, delivery. Delano in action communicates event-based with clients in a proactive way, so you can enhance your relationships with customers as well as improve the exchange of information internally.

London Printer

Sydney Publisher

London Printer

Sydney Publisher

Andy uploads pages to his ApogeeX workflow.

ApogeeX pre-flights and renders the pages.

ApogeeX transfers the rendered pages to the Delano Portal.

Delano sends an e-mail notification to Bruce, a print buyer in Sydney.

Bruce receives the e-mail that announces his pages are ready for review.

He uses a web browser to log in on the London Delano Portal.

He reviews the pages using Delano’s fast StreamProof option and has access to the pre-flight report.

He judges the colours on his calibrated monitor with Delano's SWOP certified colour management.

Bruce approves/rejects pages and uploads one replacement.

Bruce's page approval triggered the London ApogeeX workflow to output local contract proofs on the Proof printer.

Simultaneously the ApogeeX workflow renders remote proofs for the Proof system in Sydney.

Bruce's uploaded page triggered the ApogeeX workflow in London to render and upload the file to the Delano Server.
Andy gets himself a cup of tea.

Bruce finds his SherpaProof system printing remote contract proofs.

He checks the remote proofs using his spectrophotometer and the Sherpa CMS validation software.

Bruce joins his friends at the pub.