ICT Solutions en JPN N01 1 Mar.2016 03K8P MP

Connected Print with ICTMaximize Productivity with a Connected Plant

Solution Cloud

Printing Company

Errorinformation

Maintenanceinformation

Productioninformation

Qualityinformation

ICT (Information and Communications Technology)

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The content of this catalog is subject to change without notice.

KOMORI ICT Solutions New FeaturesInitial introduction cost greatly reduced by cloud service: easy quick start at reasonable cost

Test installation with free trial/Always able to access the latest servicesTest installation possible with no initial charge for KOMORI ICT Solutions, the cloud service※.Conventional software was available only through purchase, so the initial cost was high. Easy installation of KOMORI ICT Solutions with free trial and low monthly rate. User expense is minimized and the product can be considered while using the actual service.※K-Station 4 installation and training cost charged separately.　K-ColorSimulator 2 cloud compatibility being readied.

Perfect Security for KOMORI ICT Solutions

※1 Contact a Komori representative regarding KHS-AI V5-equipped models. ※2 Some models are retro�t-capable. Contact a Komori representative for details.※3 Compatible by manual input with iPad. ※4 Compatible printers di�er by country.* Compatible MIS and RIP systems and postpress equipment will be progressively expanded.

K-ColorSimulator 2

Impremia IS29

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Impremia C Series

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EPSON Inkjet Proofer

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Models Compatible with KOMORI ICT Solutions

KP-Connect

K-Station 4

Komori o�set presses equipped with KHS-AI V5※1 or later

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Impremia IS29

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Komori o�set presses not equipped with KHS-AI V5※1 or later

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Presses from other manufacturers

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IT Controls• Company user ID control

• Access log control

• Access restriction

Communications• TLS/SSL encrypted (HTTPS) communications• One-way communication to the cloud• Mobile private network selectable (in preparation)

Data encryption• Operating data before sending to

the cloud• Operating data after saving on the

cloud

Notes on Use of KOMORI ICT Solutions• The user’s press network must be connected to the Internet for use of KOMORI ICT Solutions service. (Security measures for the user’s network

environment are the responsibility of the user.)

• Collected information will be used solely for the purpose of providing KOMORI ICT Solutions service and making improvements to Komori products

and services.

• Please apply to use KOMORI ICT Solutions service after reading the terms of use in advance.

Low Monthly RateFree Trial Always the

Latest Contents

Maximize Productivity with a Connected Plant

Making the Workflow Visible and Automatic

Connecting All Manufacturing Processes on the Cloud

Komori ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Solutions is the general name for solutions to

boost printer productivity that only Komori as a press manufacturer could deliver. These solutions use the

latest ICT and connect print manufacturing processes to make them visible, automatic and labor saving.

Komori surveys show that many printers are unable to visualize the

state of machine operation and process progress. Moreover,

production printing amounts to just 30 percent of the average job.*

Komori ICT Solutions clari�es points for improvement and targets by

making this information visible and supports productivity

enhancement by making the most of the latest scheduling and color

management technologies.

Enables immediate response to

abnormality in plant by

informing supervisor.

Allows analysis of monthly

operating state and discussion

of improvements.

Enables scheduling while viewing printing progress.

No need to input twice due tolink with MIS.

Operator can check standard working time as well as

printing and maintenance procedures on tablet. Easy color matching of

o�set and

digital printing.

Operation with fewer personnel possible by automation of prepress and postpress.*(Multi-skill development)

*Advanced Option

Able to check

pressroom productivity on a

mobile device.

KOMORI ICT Solutions

33%34%

33%

Idle time

Production printing time

Makeready time(Changeover/test printing)

* Komori survey

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Komori ICT Solutions for Manufacturing Process Issues

Able to check pressroom productivity

on a mobile device.

Enables immediate response to abnormality

in plant by informing supervisor.

Allows analysis of monthly operating state

and discussion of improvements.

Operator can check standard working time as well as

printing and maintenance procedures on tablet.

Easy color matching of o�set and

digital printing.

Operation with fewer personnel possible by

automation of prepress and postpress.

(Multi-skill development)

Enables scheduling while viewing printing progress.

No need to input twice due to link with MIS.

Allows analysis of operating state and

presentation of improvements.

Disparity of color matching of offset and digital

Information silos creating production bottlenecks

Scheduling without complete integration of the production workflow

Lack of realtime operating status to maximize productivity

Simple, Easy Color ManagementK-ColorSimulator 2 enables simple color matching without special expertise and makes color matching – a frequent printing plant task – more e�cient. In addition, implementing color management of o�set and digital systems, which have di�erent reproduction characteristics, enables more e�ective use of both systems and broadens the business.

Workflow AutomationThe K-Station 4 Advanced Option automates prepress and postpress settings as well as production results recording by means of CIP4/JDF. By eliminating the work of making settings manually – di�cult and prone to mistakes, mistakes and losses are reduced, leading to improved productivity.

Digitizing Process Management by Link with MISSince MIS and the press are connected by K-Station 4, inputting scheduling information and production results multiple times is unnecessary. In addition, optimum scheduling is possible since the changing state of production can be checked in real time.

Komori Presents Action Plan for Operating Efficiency ImprovementEven if the operating state is known and the problems are visible, productivity cannot be improved unless solutions are understood. With KP-Connect, Komori presents a concrete action plan for preventive maintenance and productivity improvement based on the user’ s actual press operating data.

Manage Job Progress and Operating Status Anytime, AnywhereSales personnel and managers can check job progress and operating status using a smartphone or tablet with the cloud-based KP-Connect and K-Station 4.※ With KP-Connect, printing results to date for presses equipped with KHS-AI V5 can be checked.

※ If K-Station 4 is installed, progress, including scheduling information for all presses, can be checked.

Realtime Notification of AbnormalitiesWhen an abnormality such as a press stoppage or standard working time overrun occurs, a noti�cation is sent to your smartphone and the status can be understood in real time. Losses are minimized since the printing supervisor can immediately check the worksite and make a response.

Visibility and Detailed Analysis of Press Operating Condition (Press operation/quality/cost)With KP-Connect, details of mainly the following information can be checked. The information is acquired automatically.

• Operating information: Printing speed, makeready/idle time and causes, number of waste sheets and error information

• Color measurement information*: Density trends, dot gain, ∆E• Cost information: Number of jobs, stock, plates, ink, electric power• Maintenance information: Maintenance work history, parts replacement history

* PDC-SX or PDC-SG only

Productivity Enhancement by Operator’s Autonomous ImprovementAutonomous improvement of the pressroom through making the operation, quality and maintenance state of the press exactly visible. Operating with an awareness of the standard time contributes to productivity improvement. In addition, the KP-Connect Knowledge function* supports enhancement of press operation skills by browsing e-manuals illustrated with video.

※ Displays operating rank according to comparison with printing companies in the same category. 　(Only for users so requesting)* Knowledge function: optional 54

Komori Solution Cloud

Outline of Products

Makes press operating status visible on the cloud simple – anytime, anywhereKomori Solution Cloud

KP-Connect is a service that improves productivity by allowing Komori and the printing company to share detailed press operating information and by making printing operations visible in the safe environment of the cloud. The printer’s own improvements as well as data-based press and process improvement methods from Komori are presented.

Easy color matching for offset and digitalEasy Color Matching Software

Color matching for o�set and digital printingK-ColorSimulator 2 is the core Komori color management system for reproducing o�set printing/ISO color on output devices such as inkjet and toner-based printers.※

Simple, easy color managementSimple function that handles everything from job ticket to ink pro�le creation with easy operation. Pro�le can be created automatically when linked to the color measurement device. High accuracy pro�le (DLP) can be created simply without special expertise.※ Impremia IS29、Impremia C series、EPSON Inkjet Proofer

Realtime sharing of printing task scheduling and production results informationPrinting Task Control Software

K-Station 4 is printing task control software positioned between the MIS and the production site that makes complex task control visible and enables anyone to share the latest operating information in real time. Capable of integrated control, including schedule creation and distribution and production results collection for both o�set presses and digital printing systems. In addition, information is made visible in real time by digitizing the operating schedule table and the daily operating report.

Task control digitization by the MIS (basic system) link function and the job ticket/scheduling function.• Multiple input is unnecessary due to automatic link with MIS.• Schedule distribution and production results collection for both Komori and third-party presses. (Integrated control of presses)

Workflow AutomationK-Station 4 Advanced OptionK-Station 4 Advanced Option delivers work�ow automation through end-to-end connection of prepress, press and postpress, eliminating bottlenecks such as waiting for plates or printing and improving the productivity of the print manufacturing process. It also reduces the number of man-hours in each process through automation and contributes to multi-skill development.

Prepress automation• Creation of prepress jobs and plate output instructions from K-Station Scheduler and automatic acquisition of

prepress production results.

Postpress automation• Greater e�ciency of postpress equipment setup work by CIP4/JDF for postpress and automatic acquisition of

postpress production results.

O�set presses Impremia IS29 Impremia C series

EPSON Inkjet Proofer

MIS

Orders received registration and

planning Orders receivedreception

Production results information sending

Scheduling while checkingprinting progress

Printing production results collection (automatic for presses equipped with KHS-AI V5 or later)

Printing job distribution

※ Printing production results are input manually on an iPad for Komori presses not equipped with KHS-AI V5 or later and for third-party presses.※ Job information distributed to presses includes the ink pro�le for Komori presses equipped with KHS-AI V5 or later and DLP information for the Impremia IS29.

MIS RIP

CTP

POSTPRESS

Production results information sending Production results receiving

Orders receivedreception

Plate output instructions

Postpress work instructions

Production results receiving

Maintenanceinformation

Errorinformation

Printing company

Qualityinformation

Productioninformation

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