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Second, the production process group version of software can replace the desktop publishing software is part of the type of workflow management program typesetting software. The pre-press process management solutions provided by many developers include job tracking, trapping, typesetting, and job archiving. The greatest advantage of this type of process is that there are changes or corrections made at the end of the prepress production phase. Modifying an individual page in a large-sized PS file requires reprinting and re-RIPing all files. In contrast, a page change in the production flow grouping software only needs to reprint the page, and then the changed page is placed back in the large version. In addition, this type of process scheme can reduce the network congestion caused when large files are transferred from one working point to another. Finally, all the processing will be performed on a server workstation. The user's desktop workstation can handle other tasks.
Agfa Apogee is able to accept PS and PDF files. The digital workflow scheme consists of three main parts: APogee Pilot, ApogeePDF RIP, and PrintDrive. The typesetting on the Apogee Pilot is the control center of the entire system. Starting from ApogeePilot, use ScenicSoft Preps to create a standalone PDF page, then KIP, output. On the ApogeePilot you can use low-resolution previews of good-looking pages, as well as high-resolution previews on the PrintDrive system.
Barco's FastLane Next Generation is a prepress process that accepts PS, PDF, TIFF/IT-PI, PDF/X-1 files. After all the input files are converted to a Barco format (similar to PDF), typesetting is performed. Using Fastlmpose software will generate a layout work plan file, which is directly connected to the Barco page. Fastlmpose can compose files with different binding modes on the same plate, can handle different versions of the job, can infinitely enlarge the images and preview images with high resolution, and achieve soft proofing.
Cortron`s lmpose-X runs in a client/server environment and is designed to handle pages connected to the process. In a client server environment using Windows or Windows NT operating system, Impose-X can perform drag-and-drop typesetting of pages or labels, and can compensate for cans and other packaging. The layout of packages can meet the industry standard IT8.6 Packaging / label die cutting web. Creo's Brisque Digtal Front End (Digital Front End, DFE) is a system based on the Adobe Extreme architecture that automatically generates a prepress process through job flyers. The system supports PS, PDF, TIFF/IT-PI, CT/LW, and DCS2 formats. Brisquelmpose uses ScenicSoftPreps as an interface to place files in a client server environment. In the output process, a layout control file (1CF) defined on the desktop with Preps is merged with each individual page after RIP.
Heidelberg's prepress signastation software must run on a Windows NT system, as a stand-alone workstation, or as part of the Prinergy process. Signastation can handle PS, PDF, and DeltaList files. This system is combined with WYSIWYG in the layout process, allowing the operator to determine if the page placement position, labeling position, etc. are correct. After the typesetting is completed, Signastation can generate a Print Production Format (PPF) file that contains information such as cutting, folding, and page layout. The information in the PPF file can be used later in the production process to initialize the folding and cutting machines.
Third, make the right choice There are several kinds of typesetting elements that must be considered when choosing a suitable system. The first is to find products that can adapt to your current process. At the very least, this is the most effective method. You only need to invest in typesetting software and workstations. Simply put, if your current process can still work, don't change it.
Perhaps the process you have at the moment is not effective. If this is the case, then look for a system that can implement trapping, layout, output, and job archive management as part of the overall process plan. Most of these systems are expensive, but they can be purchased separately.
The operator must have a basic understanding of the printing press, paper and binding, otherwise the typesetting scheme cannot be effective. Software training alone is not enough, and only by combining digital layout solutions can these basic knowledge be effective.
Fourth, the future of typesetting software Taking into account the possible changes in the printing industry in the next few years, predicting anything in this industry is a very difficult task. How everything will develop The following are some predictions.
1. More packaging-oriented publishing software will appear. The packaging industry uses a wide variety of control tags and therefore must use software that can accommodate die-cut data. At the same time, the ability of the software to implement page nesting and mixed grouping is also very important.
2. Can further support PDF. Publishers of typesetting software began to provide PDF support for PDF files. They can always maintain PDF files during the typesetting process rather than switch them back to PS. PDF files are reliable and predictable and can be output to different devices at different resolutions. Around PDF, large manufacturers have all developed a complete flow system and will continue to improve it.
3. More use of customer and server environments. Many typesetting software developers are aware that removing the typesetting software from the desktop workstation and using it on the server can result in a more efficient process. Enables users to remotely typeset jobs on client workstations over the network. Click on the "Print" button and the client workstation is immediately liberated because it is transmitted via the server file.