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Joe · August 28, 2013, 03:34:44 PM

Me!

Tracy · August 28, 2013, 03:35:43 PM

and I'm getting a webinar

t-pat · August 28, 2013, 03:37:58 PM

Quote from: Joe on August 28, 2013, 03:34:44 PMMe!

curious about what you got, was there a plate and chemistry deal bundled in, et cetera.

Ear · August 28, 2013, 03:46:24 PM

Start getting over Preps now.

impodave · August 28, 2013, 03:47:19 PM

Wow! The world must be about to end ....

Joe · August 28, 2013, 03:47:41 PM

We already use Fuji plates and we did get a discount to extend that another 3 years. If we switch to their fountain solution we'll get another discount.

But even without the discount, XMF is half the price of Prinergy and a third of the support cost. We'll break even in year 3 and save over $120,000 over a 10 year period. God I hope I'm not still doing this when that time comes!

Joe · August 28, 2013, 03:48:17 PM

Quote from: impodave on August 28, 2013, 03:47:19 PMWow! The world must be about to end ....

Gee I hope not. I kind of wanted to get a look at it first! :laugh:

Joe · August 28, 2013, 03:48:50 PM

Quote from: Earendil on August 28, 2013, 03:46:24 PMStart getting over Preps now.

Looking forward to it but I can tell you the XMF imposition looks a lot like Preps 7.

Ear · August 28, 2013, 03:56:54 PM

I stopped at Preps 5. Got Sierra just before getting Preps 6 and pretty much let Preps go.

Diddler · August 28, 2013, 04:11:42 PM

Quote from: Joe on August 28, 2013, 03:34:44 PMMe!

You life will change for the better after the learning curve. It's honestly one of the best bits of software I've used. Did you get version 5.1?

t-pat · August 28, 2013, 04:17:46 PM

meh, not like I'll ever get to see it. We just signed with Kodak here, and the new place is on Rampage/Metrix. But there I wouldn't ever touch that shit, I'd be purely digital variable boy, no plates or any litho related bs. Junk mail FTW!

biggsie7 · August 28, 2013, 04:29:52 PM

Quote from: Diddler on August 28, 2013, 04:11:42 PM
Quote from: Joe on August 28, 2013, 03:34:44 PMMe!
You life will change for the better after the learning curve. It's honestly one of the best bits of software I've used. Did you get version 5.1?

Most definitely agree with that comment. It's the only thing that's keeping me interested in the printing industry. And if you get a bit of time to really configure it well you will find there's not much it can't do... (with a few little annoying exceptions haha). Make sure you get trained on using Pagination Mode. It's a real time saver for book work.

Ear · August 28, 2013, 04:35:51 PM

biggsie7... first post, out of the gate with your runnin' pants on.

Welcome.

Ear · August 28, 2013, 04:37:11 PM

And I agree. I'm using Sierra (XMF rebadge) and it is slick and stoopid fast. A couple of minor annoyances but nothing is perfect...

Diddler · August 28, 2013, 04:41:57 PM

Quote from: biggsie7 on August 28, 2013, 04:29:52 PM
Quote from: Diddler on August 28, 2013, 04:11:42 PM
Quote from: Joe on August 28, 2013, 03:34:44 PMMe!
You life will change for the better after the learning curve. It's honestly one of the best bits of software I've used. Did you get version 5.1?

Most definitely agree with that comment. It's the only thing that's keeping me interested in the printing industry. And if you get a bit of time to really configure it well you will find there's not much it can't do... (with a few little annoying exceptions haha). Make sure you get trained on using Pagination Mode. It's a real time saver for book work.

Welcome Biggsie7, plenty of fun and banter to be had around this site

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