- What is MESH ?
- The Features
- FAQ
MESH stands for Merchandising, Ecommerce & Social Host.
MESH allows designers around the world to send their digital textile printing job directly to digital fabric printing service providers. MESH works with any digital printing equipment and RIP software.
Companies can use MESH in one of two ways; Listed Licensee or Host Licensee. As a Listed Licensee your company is included in a list of digital textile printing providers at www.Web2Fabric.com. As a Host Licensee we install and configure MESH on your website. Learn more about the differences between Listed & Host licensees by reviewing our FAQ.
If you want to provide a digital textile printing service via a web based presence, MESH provides a complete solution that includes electronic payment processing, social media status interaction, integration with ZOHO CRM and supports 3rd party advertising.
MESH is also available in special configurations for educational & intranet usage supporting remote student/employee access direct to the print room, without the need for electronic payment accompanying the print job.
MESH can be implemented within days and at a fraction of the cost compared to developing a custom online solution.
Web based designers upload their design or select from an online design library.
When a design is uploaded MESH includes the ability to create a technically perfect & aesthetically pleasing repeat with variable drop in the horizontal or vertical direction. This repeatable image can then be saved back to the clients computer if desired.
MESH then allows the designer to review and select which print environment they want to use. A print environment reflects the printer, inks, fabric and pre/post processing options offered by the Digital Fabric Printing Service Provider (DFPSP). As an example, DFPSP 'A' could offer 8 color pigment ink printing on cotton while DFPSP 'B' offers 6 color acid ink printing on silk.
As the designer reviews the print environments they are able to compare the print quality & color capabilities of each environment. This allows the designer to chose the DFPSP/Environment based on the end use of the fabric, print quality, color gamut and cost. MESH uses unique technology that allows the designer to numerically and visually compare print environments. Each Licensee has the ability to add and modify the print environments they offer.
When a DFPSP/Environment has been selected the designer sets up the print job as they desire; print image size, number of repeats, drop, color intent, etc. As a result of the print job settings and the environment selected the designer will be advised of the cost. The designer can then instruct MESH to send the print job and image to the selected DFPSP along with their payment information and contact details. The DFPSP is immediately notified of the arrival of a new print job and can download the data in to their preferred digital printing software.
If the designer has logged in using their social media identity then their status is updated to show they have sent a design to be printed by the DFPSP. When the DFPSP has printed the design MESH can update both the designer's and DFPSP's social media to confirm the print job has been completed.
MESH CONFIGURATION
- * What's the difference between a Listed & Hosted Licensee ?
- * What if I don't have a website ?
- * How does MESH integrate with Facebook ?
- * Does MESH only work with certain software RIP's ?
- * Can MESH users select a design from a company's library ?
- * Are there specific requirements for MESH to work on my website ?
- * When users register to use MESH what happens with their contact information ?
- * Do DPInnovations Inc. retain a percentage of the order value ?
- * Can the look of the user interface be customized for hosted clients ?
- * How quickly can MESH be implemented in for a hosted licensee ?
- * Do I need to provide DPInnovations access to my web domain to install MESH ?
- * What if I need support either as a listed or hosted licensee ?
- * What is a DFPSP ?
- * Can you explain MESH's support of 3rd party advertising ?
More to come .....
What's the difference between a Listed & Hosted Licensee ?
a. A Listed licensee offers their digital fabric printing service at our website www.Web2Fabric.com. They are listed alongside other printing service providers from around the globe. Visitors to Web2Fabric are free to browse the services offered by all Listed licensee's. Hosted licensee's receive a customized version of MESH on their website.
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What if I don't have a website ?
a. We can help you establish a website.
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How does MESH integrate with Facebook ?
a. When a user chooses to log in with their Facebook credentials they are agreeing to their status being updated by MESH. This means all of their friends see they are sending you a print job.
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Does MESH only work with certain software RIP's ?
a. No. MESH can be used with any RIP. All print job data is supplied in a form allowing for easy entry in to the RIP. MESH also exports an XML file containing the entire print job data which can be imported by many of today's RIP's. The format of the XML data is open and can be provided to anyone for integration in to their print workflow.
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Can MESH users select a design from a company's library ?
a. Yes. MESH can be configured to allow users to either upload their own design and/or select from the licensee's design library.
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Are there specific requirements for MESH to work on my website ?
a. MESH requires web hosting that supports specific versions of PHP & MySQL. We can provide a test file that can be uploaded to your domain and will detail its configuration. This information can then be emailed to us for verification.
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When users register to use MESH what happens with their contact information ?
a. When registering to use MESH at www.Web2Fabric.com, which is owned and operated by DPInnovations Inc., their regitration information is stored securley and never loaned, rented or sold to any third party. DPInnovations Inc. will use your contact information to provide valuable information regarding its products & services. When MESH is installed in a hosted environment, on a 3rd party web domain, all registration information belongs to the owner of that domain and as such is covered by the 3rd party's terms of usage, which will be easily viewable from MESH.
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Do DPInnovations Inc. retain a percentage of the order value ?
a. NO, never. Listed providers pay a monthly/annual fee to be included in the list of DFPSP's. This fee is fixed irrespective of the volume of business they achieve via www.Web2Fabric.com. Hosted providers pay an annual fee to license the use of MESH technology on their own website. With both options the amount paid by the designer is defiined by the DFPSP and 100% of that amount is due to the DFPSP.
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Can the look of the user interface be customized for hosted clients ?
a. Yes. A nominal amount of customization is included with the first years license fee, allowing for changes to color theme and logo. If a client requires more extensive customization this can be quoted for. DPInnovations recognise it's important to ensure that when MESH is implemented in a hosted environment it promotes the online & corporate image of the licensee.
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How quickly can MESH be implemented in for a hosted licensee ?
a. Once a license agreement has been signed and the associated payment made, providing the clients domain fulfills the requirements for MESH, then installation is usually completed within a matter of days.
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Do I need to provide DPInnovations access to my web domain to install MESH ?
a. No. MESH is provided with a complete set of instructions allowing the client to install it on their web domain.
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What if I need support either as a listed or hosted licensee ?
a. Unlimited remote support is included in monthly/annual fee's for both listed and hosted licensee's. DPInnovations uses the latest remote technology allowing remote control of the licensee's desktop to identify and resolve any issues.
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What is a DFPSP ?
a. DFPSP stands for Digital Fabric Printing Service Provider; any company who offers a digital fabric printing service via an online setup/order process.
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Can you explain MESH's support of 3rd party advertising ?
a. When MESH is supplied as a hosted solution the licensee can accept multiple banner ads from 3rd parties. These ads are cycled through on a time basis and would typically generate revenue from the 3rd party for the licensee.
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MESH Demonstration
We're working on a demonstration version of MESH that we'll host here at Flash Textiles, our virtual online digital textiles printing company. Click the MESH logo to see how many days before we launch (June 2013).
You can also use our free repeat tool built on MESH technology, that's available now.
DPInnovations will be joining Expand Systems at the ITMA-Showtime in High Point, NC, 2-5 June, to demonstrate a complete solution of MESH creating & sending print jobs online to a digital fabric printer.
Try our online demo or visit us at a trade show and learn how MESH can deliver print jobs directly to your digital printer from the tens of thousands of designers around the world.
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