The resulting platform, which will be unveiled at Fespa, is designed to speed up file handling and preparation and achieve consistent colour results across all large-format production.

It combines PrintFactory's preflighting and job preparation tools, including the ability to add folds, seams and tunnels, define die-cut lines and create tiles and grommets, with GMG's colour management and profiling and calibration tools.

GMG ColorServer automatically processes any colour conversions in order to obtain uniform colour standards, while SmartProfiler creates ColorServer colour profiles and printer calibrations for large-format printing systems.

The bridge between the two companies' software is provided by GMG FlowConnect, which enables job ticket controlled, automatic and flexible handling of jobs.

PrintFactory GMG Edition comes in two versions, PrintFactory GMG Edition for Print Shops and PrintFactory GMG Edition for Industrial LFP.

PrintFactory GMG Edition for Print Shops can be used for inkjet-based large-format production that mainly focuses on indoor applications such as banners, POP/POS, displays and small vehicle wrapping.

PrintFactory GMG Edition for Industrial LFP is aimed at very-large-format production for indoor and outdoor applications, including billboards, interior and exterior POP/POS, and large vehicle wraps.

Four Pees and GMG will launch PrintFactory GMG Edition at Fespa Digital from 24-27 May in Hamburg, where they will also host a joint seminar on large-format print production in room A4.2 in hall A4 from 10.30am to 12.30pm on 25 May.