Beyond the box: Why your DFE dictates your profitability

When it comes to investing in a new press, most printing businesses naturally focus on the “box” itself — the speed, media capabilities, finishing options, and footprint. While those elements matter, the true driver of your long-term success lies beyond the box: the Digital Front End (DFE).

In the latest episode of PRESS Play with Fiona and Ray, our AI hosts guide printing professionals through the critical role the DFE plays in any press purchase decision. Acting as the brain of your press, the DFE determines how efficiently jobs flow through your shop, how consistent your color output is, and ultimately how profitable your investment will be.

This episode serves as a buyer’s guide for printing businesses preparing for their next equipment purchase. Fiona and Ray break down the 7 essential questions you need to ask before making your next press investment. From workflow automation to color accuracy, integration, scalability, and support, these questions will help you evaluate presses not just for their hardware specifications, but for how the DFE will empower your entire business.

By listening, you’ll gain insights into:

• Why the DFE is equally as important as the press engine itself
• How Fiery technology can help you maximize uptime and eliminate bottlenecks
• Practical strategies for future-proofing your print operation
• What to look for in a DFE to unlock new revenue opportunities

If you’re not seeing Fiery included in your press demo, you may not be getting the full picture of what your next investment can deliver. Learn more in our blog: Not Seeing Fiery in the Demo Room?

Whether you run a commercial print shop, in-plant, or specialty production business, this episode gives you the knowledge and confidence to make smarter, more profitable decisions.

Listen to PRESS Play with Fiona and Ray, Beyond the box: Why your DFE dictates your profitability, and ensure your next investment drives the results your business deserves.