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