Fiery JobFlow Pro

Overview

Intelligent print automation

• Perform essential job processing tasks such as image enhancement, imposition**, and preflighting*
• Submit files to the proper location or just drag and drop right on to the workflow
• Reorganize pages by splitting long jobs, or extracting pages
• Archive jobs at various processing stages for later reuse
• Receive email notifications on the job processing steps that are important to you
• Manage, import, and export workflows for maximum productivity and efficiency
• Submit multiple jobs and intelligently route them to other workflows
• Use AI technology*** to improve image resolution and DPI for printing images in larger sizes
• Allow external and internal reviewers to approve jobs remotely for uninterrupted workflow
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and correct jobs using Callas pdfToolbox technology
• Use advanced scripting to incorporate job processing from third-party applications
• Automatically send jobs to the next available printer

How do I install Fiery JobFlow?

Fiery JobFlow Pro workflow steps at a glance

* Fiery Preflight module requires a Fiery Graphic Arts Pro Package, or Fiery Automation Package license
** Impose module requires a Fiery Impose license
*** Requires purchase of API key

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Fiery JobFlow can be installed from Fiery Software Manager. The application is installed on a Windows computer and functions as a Fiery JobFlow server. After successful installation, you can access JobFlow from a shortcut on your desktop or from your favorite browser. For additional information, please refer to the Fiery JobFlow installation guide.

Benefits

Six reasons to use Fiery JobFlow

Be one click away from ready-to-print files

• Eliminate repetitive manual setup and reduce the potential for human errors.
• Create your own workflow in minutes, not hours. Make your initial workflow setup count.
• Reuse it to save time and make more money. Process jobs in one click.

Redeploy staff to bring in new business

• Automate your most common job types to free up your staff time.
• Assign them on higher-value jobs. Train them on setting up new service offerings.

Make your workflow work for you

• Increase productivity and avoid costly surprises with well-structured workflow process.
• Modify existing workflows and create new ones to address changing customer requirements quickly.
• Provide your staff with a consistent process to get files ready to print with the same quality and efficiency.

Engage customers faster

• Build approvals directly into your workflow for immediate customer engagement.
• Eliminate bottlenecks and avoid long delays in job processing.
• Shorten customer approval cycle and improve customer interaction and satisfaction.

Stay in control of your workflow at all times

• Monitor production closely, even when you are offsite.
• Find out about issues instantly, to address them quickly.
• Choose to be notified only about the jobs you want, and on the specific stages of the workflow you care about.

Extend automation beyond Fiery JobFlow

• Employ other solutions into your workflows to meet unique production needs.
• Expand job processing functionality with third-party solutions to bring additional capabilities.

Library

Fiery JobFlow Pro sample workflows

You can build your own workflows or download and import any of the pre-configured sample workflows below to start using Fiery JobFlow Pro for automation. The workflows include all resources required to work. To find out more about each workflow, open the workflow summary.

Specifications

Installation

Download and install Fiery JobFlow Pro through the Fiery Software Manager. Fiery JobFlow Pro is also available for many embedded Fiery servers through the optional Fiery Automation Package (check with your Fiery dealer).

The application is installed on a Windows computer and acts as a Fiery JobFlow Pro server. After successful installation, you can access JobFlow Pro from a shortcut on your desktop or from your favorite browser.

See how to install Fiery JobFlow, or view the full installation instructions for more information.

Minimum requirements

Operating system

• Windows 11 or Windows Server 23
• Linux Docker – for Enterprises to run services in their VM or Docker

Hardware requirements

• Processor: 2.5 GHz or faster 64-bit (x64) Core™ i5 processor; Core™ i7 processor preferred
• Memory: 16 GB RAM, 32 GB preferred
• Hard disk drive: 500 GB OS drive & 1TB+ data drive
• Network: 1GB Ethernet
• Connectivity: Internet access for updates, license activation/deactivation, email notifications, job submission, and job approval

Software requirements

• Fiery Command WorkStation^® 7.2 and above
• Additional dependencies for conversion of Microsoft^® Office^® documents: ??
  • Microsoft Office 2010 SP1
  • Microsoft Office 2013, 2016
  • Microsoft Office 365
• Additional dependencies for creating Callas pdfToolbox action lists and preflight profiles:
  • Adobe^® Acrobat^® 10 ??
  • Callas pdfToolbox license??

Supported Web browsers for client access

• Google Chrome^™, Microsoft Edge (Chromium), and Mozilla Firefox^® on Windows 10 64-bit and newer
• Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (Chromium), Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari^® on Mac OS X 10.10 and newer

Supported printers

Fiery JobFlow Pro can direct jobs to all external and some embedded Fiery servers, running on FS400 and up, or to a Fiery Central v2.0 or newer printer group. Click here to see the list of Fiery Central supported engines.

Resources

JobFlow ROI calculator

Product training

Access free Fiery JobFlow on-demand learning materials including elearning courses, express videos, simulation learning, how-to guides, and more.