Avery Dennison has announced the expansion of PrintFactory Avery Dennison Edition to TrafficJet™ Xpress users, bringing its powerful, cloud-based print workflow software to a wider range of sign shops. Previously exclusively available to TrafficJet Pro owners, the software is now accessible to TrafficJet Xpress operators seeking to streamline their sign-making operations.
PrintFactory Avery Dennison Edition is a cloud-based software ecosystem designed to optimize large-format printing workflows. It delivers up to 80% faster RIP speeds, up to 15% better nesting efficiency, and hours saved daily on job preparation—directly addressing one of the most persistent bottlenecks in the sign-making process.
The expansion comes as Avery Dennison recognizes that print speed is no longer the primary challenge facing sign shops. With digital printing performance now optimized through the TrafficJet platform, the focus has shifted to the time-consuming job preparation process. Preparing, nesting, and ripping files can take hours, limiting a shop's overall throughput and profitability.
PrintFactory Avery Dennison Edition tackles this challenge with a comprehensive suite of tools, including workflow automation, advanced color management, True Shape Nesting, and RIP processing. The software is fully cloud-based, meaning all settings are securely backed up and accessible from any internet-connected device. Its scalable design makes it suitable for sign shops of all sizes, while its integration capabilities allow it to connect with a wide range of printers, cutting systems, and ERP platforms.
"This integrated software connects directly with our customers' web shops and ordering systems. It automates job preparation, turning hours of manual labor into minutes. On top of that, we moved heavy processing tasks to the cloud. Our customers no longer need expensive local computers. Processing is faster, and operators can easily transfer jobs between printers across different locations." Bart de Vreede Sr. Global Print & Digital Manager.
TrafficSupply, located in the Netherlands, is experiencing the production efficiency of this powerful combination. "We try to deliver custom signs within 24 hours. We managed to automate all the production steps, but we missed the last piece of the puzzle, and that was the part where all the individual designs were sent to the printers to nest and then print," explained Arjen Van Dieren, TrafficSupply's Chief Digital Strategy Officer. This is where PrintFactory came in.
"The great thing about PrintFactory is that it helps us determine how and when we want the prints printed, on which printer, and whether that is on location here in Belgium or in Germany or our other locations," shared Gerrit Kingma, TrafficSupply's Senior Desktop Publisher.
For sign shops currently using Flexi software, PrintFactory Avery Dennison Edition is designed to complement rather than replace it. While Flexi remains available for design tasks, PrintFactory delivers superior RIP speeds and True Shape Nesting capabilities that can significantly accelerate production workflows. PrintFactory Avery Dennison Edition is available at a yearly subscription.
Contact Avery Dennison to schedule a demonstration and learn how this can improve your sign shop.
