For nearly two decades, DistributorX has partnered with the print and publishing industry’s best solutions vendors. We’re convinced these vendors provide the absolute cutting-edge in workflow solutions with rapid ROI attainable on every investment.
The Tools of Our Trade
We specialize in software for more efficient workflows. Among the software vendors we are proud to represent and whose solutions we use daily in our workflow solutions, you’ll find: Enfocus, Tilia Labs, Quite Software, callas, axaio software, 65bit Software, Recosoft, and Hot Door, Inc.
In addition to the above, platforms, SaaS and server solutions all form key components of solutions we work with daily to create versatile, robust solutions. A small selection of these tools includes standard industry technologies such as: HP Presses and Software (Indigo, SmartStream, DFE, etc.), WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Laravel, Linnworks, Magento, Tharstern MIS, EPMS, Aleyant/Pressero, XMPie, Caldera, Onyx, Fiery XF, and AccuZIP.
Featured Software
The following technologies are currently highest on our list of customer enquiries
Enfocus Switch
Flexible Workflow Automation for Print, Publishing and Back Office
Switch unites technology and reduces touch points for the most efficient workflow today. Improve customer job on-boarding, critical job status communication and order accuracy with a system that can seamlessly process files according to their production requirements.
Switch is scalable for total freedom — you control what you automate and when. Optional modules give you the power to integrate with MIS, ERP, W2P systems and 3rd party APIs to create an end-to-end workflow.
OPIE
Online Preflight with Seamless Integration in your Website
OPIE changes the way you receive print jobs. Your customers can submit their files online and get realtime feedback on issues, preventing problem jobs from entering your workflow. With a clear audit trail and integration with existing preflight solutions, OPIE massively decreases time lost on problem jobs and takes the worry out of print buying for your customers.
tilia Phoenix
The Most Intelligent Planning and Imposition Tool Available Today for Packaging, Label, Commercial, and Wide Format Printing
Phoenix revolutionizes print planning with Imposition AI — the world’s first and most sophisticated artificial intelligence engine. Phoenix analyzes a variety of print products to determine the most cost effective way to combine them, taking into account job specifications, print devices, finishing requirements and delivery considerations all within a matter of seconds. With less wasted material and less human intervention, both digital and conventional printers will see their profit margins increase immediately.
Quite Hot Imposing
Powerful XML Template-Based Imposition
Quite Hot Imposing is an easy-to-use imposition tool that automates booklets, business cards and more within heavy-duty workflows. This stand-alone product watches over network or local hot folders, can run via a command line interface or be driven through an Enfocus Switch configurator for jobs to be fed into imposition templates without manual operator intervention.
Enfocus PitStop
The industry standard tools for PDF quality control
PitStop Pro provides Adobe Acrobat users with advanced PDF editing and preflighting within Acrobat. PitStop Pro can edit any element within a PDF file and perform a comprehensive error check finding missing fonts, missing bleed, incorrect color space, etc., and apply fixes automatically.
PitStop Server is a stand-alone application that automates PDF file repair without user intervention. PitStop Server can watch over any number of hot folder inputs and quickly process an unlimited number of PDFs. When used in conjunction with the Switch Core Engine, you’ll have the most robust PDF preflighting workflow.
callas pdfToolbox
Dynamic PDF processing tools for quality control and standardization.
Available as a plug-in for Adobe Acrobat to provide quick visual error detection and fixes or as an automated server for fully unattended file processing. Areas such as color management, file conversions and more can all be handled seamlessly. pdfToolbox technology offers conditional processing to preflight workflows providing high flexibility for a wide range of production requirements. callas pdfToolbox Server supports all ISO PDF standards: PDF/X, PDF/A, PDF/E and PDF/VT.
callas pdfChip fills a special need for creation of high-quality PDF from HTML allowing for time-saving through clever repurposing of digital content. pdfChip takes full advantage of styling with CSS3 and JavaScript and there’s no need to learn custom XML or XSL-FO based languages; anything that works in HTML is immediately usable in pdfChip. Command-line based, it’s ideally suited for use on a web server to provide dynamic PDF creation. pdfChip can also be easily integrated with custom applications or driven by an automated workflow solution.