CIP3, CIP4 is integrated programe circuit those use in the CTP and CTM machine. In printing press the CTM machine used for direct printing by the COMPUTER. Now a days digital imaging machine those image transfer through two types .1. DIRECT IMAGING 2. COMPUTER TO PRINT
These types of printing process also used CIP technique. Basically in CIP technique all printing department includes eg. PREPRESS , PRESS , POST PRESS .
The term CIP3 stands for the International Cooperation for Integration of Processes in Pre- press, Press and Post-press. CIP3 is an international standards body whose purpose is to encourage computer-based integration of all processes involved in graphic arts workflows by specifying and publishing standards
The ‘international cooperation’ is a not for profit organisation with members from a range of industry suppliers.
The mission of the CIP3 organisation was to link (pre-set) data from prepress to the print and post-press production phases.
The result of the CIP3 groups’ work was a file format known as ‘PPF’ (print production format). It’s been around a long time and manifests itself most commonly in the pre-setting of printing machines from prepress systems.
The pre-setting data includes ink coverage information along with administrative data such as job name, job number, sheet number, sheet side (front/back), and even customer name. It may also extend to production settings such as sheet size, ink name, and even colour bar location for press side colour measurement equipment. A job preview (thumbnail) is also common place.
The concept applies equally to post-press, with administrative data, along with production parameters such as folding, stitching and trimming pre-sets.
CIP3 saves time and money, by reducing job preparation times and waste.
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CIP4 stands for "The International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress". CIP4's objective is to simplify automation in print production and business workflow.
The mission of the CIP4 organisation was to foster the adoption of process automation in the print industry. The result of the CIP4 groups’ work was a file format known as ‘JDF’ (job definition format).
By crucial distinction (over and above CIP3), CIP4/JDF is bi-directional. It integrates cost estimation and MIS with live print production and extends to include production parameters such as quantities and delivery dates. It physically and graphically integrates presses and finishing equipment into the production workflow interface. It not only pre-sets, but also listens and records actual production activity, fed back to MIS for ultimate cost analysis.
Different between CIP3 and CIP4
The result of the CIP4 groups' work was a file format known as 'JDF' (job definition format). By crucial distinction (over and above CIP3), CIP4/JDF is bi-directional. It integrates cost estimation and MIS with live print production and extends to include production parameters such as quantities and delivery dates.
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