Core
Adding Productivity, Automation & Efficiency To Your Business
Core is an advanced print management system that builds on the Essentials bundle to deliver a broader, customer-accessible solution. It offers end-to-end estimating, ordering, production and invoicing tools, along with extended integration plug-ins and productivity modules that enhance the offering.
Built with flexibility and simplicity, Core is created for the modern print shop that needs accessible tools to move more of their business online, operate efficiently and help improve profitability.

••• Expanded Customer Accessibility
Extended Functionality & Add Value With Integration
Core is geared towards adding productivity, automation and efficiency to your business. Core combines the Essentials bundle with expanded customer accessibility to transition more of your business online and to be self-managed by your customers and suppliers.
Our building block approach allows you to add functionality, workflows and integration plug-ins as your business grows.
Power up the Core bundle with extended functionality and add value with integration.
- Add freight carrier connectivity
- Manage fulfillment products using IQstore
- Sales tax calculator
- Simply connect to other technologies via the
integration toolbox - Add factory locations and manage multiple businesses in one instance of the system
Accessibility Without Limits
printIQ is a true, cloud-based platform that gives you the ability to run your business from anywhere, 24/7. Access is simply from a browser on a PC, Mac or tablet with no expensive servers, remote access or complex software installation necessary.
Cloud-based technology gives you the ability to run your business from anywhere 24/7/365
••• What's Included •••
Delivering Everything From One Platform
Our modern approach to print management software is driven from a single software license. Data is setup and managed in a single application and integration failure is minimized. Best of all, data is managed in real-time insuring you always have up to date accurate information.
Quoting
- The pricing engine caters to all print market segments in a single product
- Automatically evaluates every manufacturing option when pricing
- Custom quoting available for more complex estimates
- Simplified quoting makes estimating accessible to all
- Integrated request for quote process supported by a dedicated workflow
- Three levels of markup delivers an advanced pricing strategy
Order Management
- Streamlined order placement process makes ordering simple
- Customers approve quotes themselves
- Jobs hit production automatically on acceptance
- Payment gateway plug-in
- Artwork submission completed directly in printIQ
- Customers track their order within their own portal
- Automated artwork management with proofing, acceptance, and movement to pre-press.
- Real-time confirmation of delivery
Inventory
- Order stock directly from within the job
- View stock levels during estimating
- Real time access to stock levels and order tracking
- Dedicated workflow and alerts for stock re-ordering
- Purchase orders, goods receipts, and inventory management built into the MIS
- Reserve stock and manage lot tracking
- FIFO based inventory valuation
Production
- Track the job through its lifecycle from one central point
- Department and task-based workflow boards
- Capture time directly from the job bag
- Set priority, manage turnaround and due date alerts
- Edit the production method with instant job bag updates
- Manage factory by exception or with full line of sight detail
Outsource Management
- Unique supplier tendering functionality
- Store supplier pricing for faster quoting
- Automatically send supplier pricing requests
- Suppliers log-in to their own portal
- Efficiently track progress and drop shipments
Invoicing
- A simple and efficient invoicing workflow
- Invoices generated and emailed directly to customers
- Choose from a range of templates with customization options
- Supports partial & consolidated invoicing and deposits
- Invoices are tied to the order for easy reference and tracking
- Optional sales tax calculator improves accuracy and compliance
- Real time, API connectivity to common accounting systems
Shipping
- Built in freight calculator
- Customizable box labels
- Manage split deliveries
- White label and 3rd party shipping
- Manage overs & unders for long run manufacturing
- Customers track their own jobs
Reporting
- 30+ Management and operational reports
- Analyze sales
- Custom WiP reports
- Inventory valuation
- Estimated vs actuals
Additional Modules
- Approve
- SignOff