PROCUT PREPRESS - SPECIFICATIONS
Client / Server
True client/server architecture via TCP/IP - connecting Prepress client(s) to the Server and other ProCut clients
Windows and MAC compatible
Prepress runs on Windows XP, Vista and MAC OS 10
Hot folders
Easy "drag and drop" PDF and EPS print files for file import into workflow
ProCut queue
User-friendly job queue management - provides easy overview of prepress ready "print and cut" jobs sorted on devices
Preview mode
Low resolution preview mode showing image and vector data for easy selection of cut path(s)
Preview mode
Selection of print and cut media from server-based library
Scale
Scale parameter to resize graphics
Offset
Offset tool to inline and outline cut paths
Paneling
Tiling tools for auto tiling with overlap, gap and oversize functions
Register mark insertion
Automatic insertion of print registration marks around complex shapes, in the corners only, along tiled graphics or where placed manually
Barcode insertion
Automatic insertion of barcode(s) in top only, top and button or in all corners around the graphics
Single file output
PDF and EPS print file output of single jobs and output of corresponding AI cut file for Vision client
File output to nesting
Submits PDF and EPS print file output to a media in nesting queue for later processing via Nesting Module
PROCUT NESTING - SPECIFICATIONS
Client / Server
True client/server architecture via TCP/IP - connecting Nesting client(s) to the Server and other ProCut clients
Windows compatible
ProCut Nesting module runs on Windows XP and Vista
Nesting queue
User-friendly job queue management - provides easy overview of waiting print jobs sorted on devices and media
Media manager
Easy editing and/or creation of new media for server-based library
Shape nesting
Automatic layout and nesting of EPS and PDF print files based on low resolution preview files
Manual layout tools
Manual optimization of print files with rotation in 90 degree steps and manipulation of auto nesting
Register mark insertion
Automatic insertion of print registration marks around complex shapes, in the corners only, along tiled graphics or where placed manually
Barcode insertion
Automatic insertion of barcode(s) in top only, top and button or in all corners around the graphics
Saving media settings
Stores media parameters such as media dimensions, distance between graphics, margins, barcode size, registration mark size and rotation allowed in nesting
Warnings
Warns if print files overlap or exceed nesting parameters
Hold in list
Option to "hold" jobs in list (e.g. to maximize media usage)
Set copies
Controls for editing and setting number of copies of print files for easy re-production
File output
RIP and printer independent PDF and EPS print file output of single jobs and complete nesting sequences, and corresponding AI cut file for ProCut client
PROCUT VISION - SPECIFICATIONS
Client / Server
True client/server architecture via TCP/IP - connecting ProCut Vision client(s) to the Server and other ProCut clients
Windows compatible
ProCut Vision Module runs on Windows XP and Vista
Import filters
PDF, EPS, PS, AI, DXF, HPGL, Cut and GDC
Barcode support
File import from handheld barcode scanner
ICC camera support
Camera calibration and alignment tools for supporting the camera
Graphic user interface
User-friendly and interactive graphic interface combining cutter, tool heads and tool inserts with CAD files. Configurable buttons and short cuts.
Interactive controls
On-screen adjustments of reference point, vacuum area, head position and park position
Tool manager
User-friendly tool head and tool insert manager
Editor
User-friendly and Illustrator like editor for vector manipulations with revert to original function
Media library
Built-in and ready to use media library with revert-to-default media function
Media management
Easy editing of media settings in library, creation of new media and deletion
Registration tools
Job, curve and full compensation methods
Double registration
Automatic procedure for front-side registration and back-side cutting
Sheet mode
Support for sheet operation incl. step and repeat
Roll feed mode
Support for rolls incl. step and repeat and jobs longer than the cutter
Router support
Bit compensation, multiple passes, special finishing pass, special entry and auto insertion of bridges to hold small parts
Knife compensation
Automatic knife compensation for improved cutting quality in corners
Cut queue
Simplified job queue to secure most efficient production through-put
On-the-fly adjustments
Pause function to adjust cutting parameters on-the-fly
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