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Print Production in Full Sight: PrimeCenter 4.5 Makes Every Job Instantly and Visually Recognizable

January 06, 2026

Print Production in Full Sight: PrimeCenter 4.5 Makes Every Job Instantly and Visually Recognizable

In high-volume environments, keeping track of every print job and production step can quickly escalate and become tedious work. That’s why PrimeCenter 4.5 goes beyond technical improvements and focuses on the practical challenges print teams face when identifying and tracking jobs. PrimeCenter 4.5 introduces visual and job tracking criteria that help users recognize their jobs and avoid costly mix-ups or errors. These improvements reduce mental load and provide a clearer, more intuitive workflow, especially valuable during high-volume production periods.

Caldera has strengthened cut-contour and annotations management, giving operators more flexibility, visibility and control over how their jobs are prepared. PrimeCenter 4.5 is a thoughtful upgrade designed to make everyday tasks easier by saving time, reducing stress, and delivering a more intuitive and tractable workflow for professionals who depend on precise technical information to track jobs everyday.

Color-Coded Cut Contours for Faster Visual Identification

PrimeCenter 4.5 introduces clearer, more intuitive contour identification in the studio by allowing each cut contour to have its own color. Instead of relying on one default color or guessing which path belongs to which operation/purpose, you can now customize every contour color right in the contour dictionary, even the default ones. Contours that serve the same purpose, like Cut, CutContour, or Thru-Cut, can still share a color, while any new contours you add automatically get a distinct, easy-to-detect color.

This simple change makes working with files noticeably easier. When you open a complex design with multiple contours, the paths are easy to see, so you can do a quick visual color check to make sure everything is set up right. Mistakes are easier to catch early, and checking the file feels more straightforward because every contour is clearly identified.

In this way, there is less space for confusion and you will experience fewer interruptions to double-check what each contour means. Teams can move through jobs more confidently and maintain accuracy even when handling a high volume of files.

Enhanced Annotation Flexibility for Better Production Tracking

Now, operators can control exactly what shows up on both the text and the optical codes (like barcodes or QR codes) on products. This means they can have different information for what’s visible and what’s scanned, depending on what’s needed at different points in the process.

This new flexibility is great for making sure the right people have the right information at the right time. For example, an operator on the floor might need to see a product’s name or description, while the tracking system just needs a barcode or QR code to know where the product is in the process.

By giving you more control over what information goes where, PrimeCenter 4.5 makes the whole process clearer, faster, and visually more efficient.

Want to learn more about PrimeCenter 4.5?

PrimeCenter 4.5 is available now to all current customers and partners and is downloadable through CalderaDock’s automatic updates. For more information, visit Caldera website or contact your local Caldera representative.