In the printing and production industry good automation can make or break your bottom line. A solid print workflow automation system is invaluable. File Splice serves to be just that, a simple to setup, flexible and low cost solution to your print workflow automation. File Splice has several tools with different abilities, we’ll briefly list…
Do you need to merge two PDFs together on a single page side by side? File Splice makes that task quick and easy. Joining two PDFs together is extremely common if you are creating books, instruction manuals, bi-fold brochures, comics, etc. It’s done in three simple steps: How To Merge Two PDFs Side By Side…
If you are looking for a simple solution to impose files and streamline production, File Splice is the answer. This Imposition Software makes setting up custom layouts easier and quicker than any other software on the market. You have the ability to save as many layouts (templates) as you want in your account. Each with…
Prepress Automation Software should not be complicated and it should not cost thousands of dollars. Unfortunately most are and most do but we’re here to change that. File Splice is a simple solution to merge files for print in cut and stack or step and repeat (n-up) format. It’s easy to get set up by…
Our goal is to allow you to impose your files as quickly and as easily as possible. We’re continually working towards building feature rich software that doesn’t require you to invest a large amount of time to learn before you start using it. In fact, we want it to be as intuitive as possible. Continue…
One of the most popular commercial grade imposition and variable data softwares is the HP SmartStream Designer. Launched in the early 2000s, HP developed SmartStream as an imposition and variable data tool. It goal was to make software that would work with a wide variety of printing presses. Since then it’s been through dozens of…
Artificial Intelligence is moving rapidly into all industries and if you don’t embrace it you’ll be left behind. Regardless of your opinion on AI it’s here to stay. AI prepress software will transform the landscape from here on out in the printing and production space so get on board. Here is how we use AI…
In the printing and production world cost is always directly related to quantity. That is primarily true because of the cost of goods but also with the pre-press or pre-production costs being a close second. We’ll quickly explain and then give a simple example of how you and almost anyone can use the File Splice…
The printing industry has come a long way from manual imposition of PDF print files to automating imposition with software. Like most things, both manual imposition and software imposition have their own advantages and disadvantages. It’s important to understand these differences in order to make an informed decision when preparing PDF files for pre-press. Manual…
Key Features to Look for in Imposition Software Imposition software with the right features is a boon to publishers and printers alike. With automated imposition there is no longer a need to manually impose files for printing since good imposition software organizes files for optimum print efficiency. It also ensures that the final printed product…