The gateway to custom printing workflow automation
BlueFX is part of a digital photo production workflow software suite designed to automate the job acquisition and printing process.
It is the software for managing and controlling digital print orders; and is the first element in the process where jobs enter print production.
The goal here is to provide an easy way to import jobs into existing digital print workflows. In so doing the user has the opportunity to replace or extend their existing photo print production:
BlueFX could therefore add in-house or external automatic fulfilment capability from Web Orders or Kiosks for example; or ease the transition to new printing technologies like Inkjet by replacing a legacy WetLab with one or more newer dry minilabs.
Some popular import formats already supported are: Noritsu Hot Folder, Noritsu DPOF, Konica DPOF, Kodak DP2, Agfa PfDF (.b00), Fujifilm C8/MS13, Theta, GotPhoto, Sytist, Pic-time, Pixieset, ProSelect, ShootProof, LiveLink, Netlife, Dakis, and more…
Similarly, on the editing side, users of Express Digital Darkroom, Timestone, ImageQuix, Photolynx and others can ‘print’ to BlueFX and thus extend the range of possible output devices. Devices such as Epson SureLab, Fujifilm Frontier, Agfa, Konica and Noritsu Dry and Wet labs.
In order to provide even more flexibility BlueFX can import from custom and bespoke jobs. This is ideal for Photo Labs handling School, Sports and Events Photography. These jobs invariably involve packages which have been assigned to a number of images.
Here the Order can simply originate from a simple spreadsheet (.CSV) with automatic mapping of key entries like image, product and copy count, but can easily extend to include say backprint information.
BlueFX could therefore add in-house or external automatic fulfilment capability from Web Orders or Kiosks for example; or ease the transition to new printing technologies like Inkjet by replacing a legacy WetLab with one or more newer dry minilabs.
Some popular import formats already supported are: Noritsu Hot Folder, Noritsu DPOF, Konica DPOF, Kodak DP2, Agfa PfDF (.b00), Fujifilm C8/MS13, Theta, GotPhoto, Sytist, Pic-time, Pixieset, ProSelect, ShootProof, LiveLink, Netlife, Dakis, and more…
Similarly, on the editing side, users of Express Digital Darkroom, Timestone, ImageQuix, Photolynx and others can ‘print’ to BlueFX and thus extend the range of possible output devices. Devices such as Epson SureLab, Fujifilm Frontier, Agfa, Konica and Noritsu Dry and Wet labs.
Here the Order can simply originate from a simple spreadsheet (.CSV) with automatic mapping of key entries like image, product and copy count, but can easily extend to include say backprint information.
A powerful engine for ripping, packaging and printing
BlueControl is the second software element in this workflow partnership.
Whereas BlueFX imports jobs into the workflow, BlueControl deals with the exporting of those jobs. Not just as a simple file export, but acting as a software RIP to print to supported hardware devices (including duplex printers).
BlueControl can export these in multiple forms and images in various picture formats.
As a software RIP, it can print to supported hardware devices, including newer Inkjet printers and legacy wet minilabs like Fuji Frontiers and Agfa d-Labs.
This is one way in which we can manage the transition from old to new technologies.
In short, BlueControl can act as a Pro RIP software for both Epson, Fujifilm, and other printers. Printing can take place both directly or indirectly: Either direct to Epson SureLab and Fujifilm Frontier-S; or via the Epson Order Controller or Fujifilm MS01.
One of BlueControl’s powerful features is Hot Folder batch printing, allowing the creation of highly configurable folders for easy image printing.
Simply drop image files into the designated folder to initiate printing.
A key feature of BlueControl is its on-the-fly Package printing, enabled through PackFX.
This software allows users to create custom packages, enabling the printing of various image sizes on a single page or multiple photos on one page using different images.
Using it as a printer layout software, you can create your own templates. This makes it an essential tool for Schools, Wedding, Events, and Sports high volume photography printing.
One of the major goals of BlueControl is to provide a consistent interface to all supported output devices. And provide all the features that Professional Photo labs have become accustomed to such as:
Batch Printing, ICC Profiles, Templates, Cropping and Backprint control.
This is one way in which we can manage the transition from old to new technologies.
In short, BlueControl can act as a Pro RIP software for both Epson, Fujifilm, and other printers. Printing can take place both directly or indirectly: Either direct to Epson SureLab and Fujifilm Frontier-S; or via the Epson Order Controller or Fujifilm MS01.
A key feature of BlueControl is the ability to do Package printing. This is done ‘on-the-fly’ with the user being able to create their own packages in PackFX.
This photo package printing software is able to create different sizes of the same image on one page. Or, using different images, print multiple photos in one page.
Using it as a printer layout software, you can create your own templates. This makes it an essential tool for Schools, Wedding, Events, and Sports high volume photography printing.
One of the major goals of BlueControl is to provide a consistent interface to all supported output devices. And provide all the features that Professional Photo labs have become accustomed to such as:
Batch Printing, ICC Profiles, Templates, Cropping and Backprint control.
Discover BlueControl’s Pro Features:
Quick Editing and Job submission
Aimed at Pro-Photographers, Lab operators, and Print Shops, BlueControl allows image organisation in folders with on-screen display customisation for size and display number.
It offers easy cropping, rotation, resizing to match the target service’s aspect ratio, and the display of image metadata during order editing.
Aimed at Pro-Photographers, Lab operators and Print Shops, images can be organised in folders and displayed on screen to a given size and display number.
Here, simple cropping, rotation and resizing can be carried out to the aspect ratio of the target service. Image metadata can also be read and displayed while editing an order.
BlueFX has simple, powerful tools to make your ideal workflow a reality. See how…