How Abeille Imprim Improved Print Production Efficiency and Enabled 24/7 Digital Printing
Abeille Imprim | France
TrueVis Series at a Glance
- Enables unattended overnight printing
- Reduces material waste in print production
- Improves print workflow efficiency and turnaround
- Managed by a single operator
The Challenge: Reducing Waste and Improving Print Production Efficiency
Abeille Imprim, a France-based print provider, combines screen printing with digital printing solutions to deliver a wide range of applications, from labels and signage to textiles and promotional products.
As demand grew, the business faced common production challenges:
- Manual estimation of print media levels
- Unnecessary replacement of partially used rolls
- Risk of print jobs stopping mid-production
- Material waste and inefficient workflows
- Limited ability to scale production without adding staff
“If I thought the media wasn’t sufficient, I would start a new roll.”
Ghislaine Ferrer, Layout Artist, Abeille Imprim
The Solution: Smarter Media Management and Printing Automation
By combining the Roland DG TrueVis VG3-540 print and cut printer with Roland DG Connect workflow software, Abeille Imprim transformed its production process.
Key Capabilities
- Real-time media inventory tracking
- Automated print workflow management
- Reliable unattended print and cut production
- Maintenance alerts to support consistent performance
This shift replaced guesswork with data-driven decision making, allowing the operator to manage production with greater precision and confidence.
The Impact: Increased Print Capacity with Less Waste
With improved visibility and automation, Abeille Imprim significantly improved its print shop efficiency and production output:
- Reduced material waste by maximising media usage
- Increased production capacity without increasing labour
- Improved workflow efficiency and reduced setup time
- Enabled more accurate production planning
- Minimised risk of failed or incomplete print jobs
Unlocking Unattended Overnight Printing for Higher Production Output
One of the most valuable outcomes has been the ability to run overnight print production without supervision.
Large print jobs such as label runs, banners and roll-ups can now be started at the end of the day and completed by morning.
“I run the machine at night for large print and cut label runs. It’s important to know how much is left on the roll.”
Ghislaine Ferrer, Layout Artist, Abeille Imprim
This capability effectively extends production hours without increasing staffing, helping Abeille Imprim scale output efficiently.
Improving Flexibility with Digital Printing
Digital printing supports Abeille Imprim’s core business by enabling:
- Short production runs and prototypes
- Faster turnaround for time-sensitive jobs
- Personalised and variable printing
- Greater flexibility across materials and formats
From label printing and signage production to textile printing, the company can respond to diverse customer needs with speed and consistency.
A Print Workflow Built on Confidence
With real-time insights into media usage and automated workflow support, production decisions are no longer based on assumptions.
“Inventory management makes it possible to print using the remaining amount on a roll, so you don’t waste material unnecessarily.”
Ghislaine Ferrer, Layout Artist, Abeille Imprim
The Result is a Workflow That is
- Predictable
- Scalable
- Efficient
Looking Ahead: Scaling Print Production with Confidence
As demand continues to grow, Abeille Imprim is well positioned to scale its operations without compromising efficiency or quality.
What Makes This Possible
Confidence in production means:
- Knowing exactly how much media is available
- Being able to start and complete jobs without interruption
- Trusting the system to run reliably, even overnight
- Making production decisions based on data rather than guesswork
With this level of control, Abeille Imprim can continue to increase output, reduce waste and grow efficiently.
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