Adobe and AlphaGraphics Team to Connect Desktops to Print Shops.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ON DEMAND 2002 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2002 Based On Adobe PDF Transit See PDF JobReady. , New AlphaGraphics Internet Printing Solution Brings Efficiency and Reliability to Print Process Adobe Systems Adobe Systems Incorporated (pronounced a-DOE-bee IPA: /əˈdoʊbiː/) (NASDAQ: ADBE) (LSE: ABS) is an American computer software company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE ADBE Adobe Systems, Inc. (stock symbol) ), the leader in network publishing, and AlphaGraphics, the leading provider of print-related and digital publishing services for businesses worldwide, today announced a licensing agreement to incorporate Adobe(R) PDF Transit(TM) technology into AG PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. Express(TM). AlphaGraphics customers can now connect directly to their desired print shop, via the Internet, from their home or office computer. Powered by Adobe PDF Transit, AlphaGraphics' AG PDF Express gives customers a simple, secure and reliable way of sending Adobe Portable Document Format (file format) Portable Document Format - (PDF) The native file format for Adobe Systems' Acrobat. PDF is the file format for representing documents in a manner that is independent of the original application software, hardware, and operating system used to create those documents. (PDF) files to produce quality print projects. AlphaGraphics' AG PDF Express with Adobe PDF Transit technology makes print shop services easier to access and use through desktop printers that contain everything needed to start and finish print jobs. Adobe PDF Transit enables print shops to create remote printing systems that ensure proper file submission, delivery, job ticketing and billing. This helps eliminate lengthy and costly review cycles, minimize mistakes and speed the print job through to completion. The AG PDF Express software is configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: to generate Adobe PDF files See PDF. that match the particular print shop's own complex output devices, so customers can reliably use AlphaGraphics print services from desktop or laptop computers A portable computer that has a flat LCD screen and usually weighs less than eight pounds. Often called just a "laptop," it uses batteries for mobile use and AC power for charging the batteries and desktop use. Today's high-end laptops provide all the capabilities of most desktop computers. to print content anytime and anywhere. "With Adobe PDF Transit, AlphaGraphics is able to extend our print shop services to anyone with an Internet connection," said Mike Witte, chief executive officer of AlphaGraphics, Inc. "Receiving jobs in Adobe PDF with the corresponding job specifications means printing will be correct the first time, saving customers and printers time and money." "AG PDF Express will be a dependable tool for expanding the eCommerce capabilities of individual print shops," said George Cacioppo, vice president, Internet Printing Group at Adobe. "AlphaGraphics is one of the first companies to offer this new set of print services based on Adobe PDF Transit, and is opening up new market opportunities for the printing industry." Pricing and Availability AG PDF Express will be available for U.S. and international customers to download free of charge at the end of May 2002. Please visit http://www.alphagraphics.com/ for more information about select AlphaGraphics franchises that offer AG PDF Express. For more information on licensing Adobe PDF Transit and using the Adobe PDF Transit software developer kit, please visit http://www.adobe.com/products/pdftransit/main.html. About Adobe Systems Incorporated Founded in 1982, Adobe Systems Incorporated (www.adobe.com) builds award-winning software solutions for network publishing, including Web, ePaper, print, video, wireless and broadband applications. Its graphic design, imaging, dynamic media and authoring tools enable customers to create, manage and deliver visually-rich, reliable content. Headquartered in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif., Adobe one of the world's leading software companies, with annual revenues exceeding $1.2 billion. About AlphaGraphics AlphaGraphics, Inc. is the franchiser of AlphaGraphics Printshops Of The Future, the leading providers of print-related and digital publishing services for businesses worldwide. With presence in 21 countries, AlphaGraphics has more than 320 franchise locations throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe. Note to Editors: Adobe, the Adobe logo, Adobe PDF and Adobe PDF Transit are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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