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This paper publishes research results obtained on basis of the scientific project for improving workflows in graphic reproduction processes. The results shown refer to production management methods and reporting through digital job orders. The digital job order is defined as an XML record and alters dynamically along its journey between process phases within the graphic production computer network. Each job order phase must be noted down on time with great precision and this has been enabled by a developed related database model.
Engineer designs have been made for user interfaces to monitor diverse production phases. Each interface type has its specific attributes, signaling mechanisms and variables. Stress is placed on simplicity with as few interactions as possible and with the best previewing. The data collected in the database are for making reports on the printing machines and operators. Time is noted down with the help of start-stop mechanisms through a system server clock. Comments made by operators and data on used material are also noted down. The production manager can see on the central preview interface which job phase is in production at the moment and its status. The digital job order is dynamically created in PDF format for different kinds of production with the help of XSLT and XSL-FO technology.