Abstract：This paper introduced the CIP4 in the printing of digital workflow in the direction of applied research, the figures set out clear and concise workflow of the development: from computer to plate technology CIP3 the CIP4 technical maturity of the technology development to the status quo and development prospects. CIP4 introduced in the printing application, including: the number of the current mainstream of software and its comparison process, CIP4 applications in the printing of the status quo, such as cross-media technologies to expand. Further research, discussed the digital printing workflow set up, the main research directions: the digital printing workflow of the main support technology, the formation process of the key points of attention to the issue of the formation process. CIP4 basic understanding of the status quo in China and development of state of CIP4 in China on ways to promote a certain proposal, the end of this article also raised the CIP4 digital future direction of development of workflow issues. CIP4 study the meaning of: to accelerate the integration of the development of intelligent printing technology; pre-press, printing, printed after the quality system control integration.
Keywords: CIP3;CIP4;Cross-media technologies to expand;Digitization workflow
