Glossary

  • Automation is a means of controlling a process by using equipment or devices to minimise human intervention
  • CIELab is an intermediate device-independent colour space which is used during the creation of a DeviceLink profile allowing for the most optimal conversion
  • DeviceLink is a unique link between the colour reference profile and printer profile to improve colour accuracy across different devices
  • Dynamic nesting is a ‘just in time’ feature which automatically arranges print jobs to get the most efficient use of media possible
  • Industry 4.0 is a term used to describe the next phase in the digitisation of the manufacturing sector, driven by increased data and connectivity to create a ‘smart factory’ powered by automated processes
  • Lights-out operation refers to the management of a remote and unmanned recovery data centre that is achievable through the use of cloud-based automation software
  • SaaS is the acronym for a software-as-a-service model which means customers pay an ongoing subscription for their software giving them access to the latest software developments and ongoing technical support