High performance file encapsulation and submittal in a commercial printing environment

摘要

A method, program product and system for managing workflow in a commercial printing environment including a designer location and a print service provider location, where the method comprises creating a press ready file at the designer location using updated device configuration information from the print service provider location by encapsulating a plurality of files associated with a print job created at the designer location, submitting the press ready file to the print service provider location via an electronic network and performing at least one of automated printing, finishing, packaging and shipping using the press ready file.