Lanes Ganging Optimizer

Overview

Lanes Ganging Optimizer helps Print Service Providers running HP Indigo web presses gang mixed label SKUs across parallel lanes—without being constrained by fixed frame repetition.

Business challenge

• Mixed-size, mixed-SKU production often forces compromises: wasted substrate, longer prepress time, and slitting/finishing complexity.
• Multi-lane jobs often waste substrate because traditional imposition tools assume fixed frames.

Solution

A dedicated optimization engine tailored to HP Indigo web workflows:

• Multi‑lane ganging for mixed widths and heights
• Repeat‑length logic designed for real production constraints
• Automated split handling to keep output stable and predictable

Impact

• Higher substrate utilization
• Faster prepress preparation for mixed jobs
• Cleaner finishing workflow with fewer surprises

Key Pre-Press Capabilities

• Any number of parallel lanes across the web
• Each SKU may have different width and height
• Left / Right / Center alignment for continuous eye-marks and bearer bars
• Advanced split rules to automatically slice imposed SKUs and increase substrate utilization
• Support for large packages and long banner jobs
• Support for Variable Data Printing
• Advanced Lead-In / Lead-Out (LILO) handling
• Customizable workflows
• JDF support for defining job quantities
• End-to-end automation (CRM → Pre-Press → DFE → Press)

No other tool in the market provides this combination of capabilities optimized for the unique requirements of HP Indigo multi-lane production.