RasterPlus Macintosh Edition

Features: Sequential Queue Technology RasterPlus Macintosh Edition is the first PostScript Level 3 rip with sequential queue printing. After a queue is completed, RasterPlus automatically checks for more incoming jobs to process, even to a different printer. Visual Print workflow With the 3-step visual print workflow, incoming files are placed in a Hold area where they can be previewed. Once you approve the files, they are sent to the print engine that quickly renders the files to the device resolution. After printing, all files are collected in an Archive for future reference. A quick glance displays the status of every file in the queue. True Chooser-Level Printing (Networking) As easy as installing a Laserwriter: Install RasterPlus on your Macintosh and it becomes a printer server. It can be seen as a Laserwriter from other Macs on the network and remote stations can set their own device options. Files can be printed from any application on any Mac and they will be processed by RasterPlus. Programmable Hot Folders (Networking) With the programmable Hot Folders, you can specify a Hot Folder for each printer queue. RasterPlus will poll the Hot Folders for files at your specified time intervals. You can set each folder to direct the file to the Hold pane for proofing (previewing) by the host operator, or can sent directly to the Print pane for automatic processing. You can also set the Archive pane partition size to control system resources, reprinting, monitor usage, and reference. Multiple Printer Queues You can create up to eight separate print queues, each with different properties. Queues are listed in a pop-up menu and all queue properties are automatically saved when the queue is deactivated or when RasterPlus is closed. When RasterPlus is re-launched your queues are ready to go. The queue can be sorted by file name, description, size, date, owner, status, or settings. Pixel-by-Pixel Previews The new high-definition preview replaces View Output for faster, more accurate previewing. You get a pixel-by-pixel preview for true WYSIWYG output. You can scale the image from 10% to 200%. This includes previewing your package prints for those who have a Fuji or Sony printer. Package printing has dozens of standard templates to pick from, the perfect package print is just a click away. You’ll save money, reduce waste and increase production by automatically printing multiple images at the same time. Thumbnail Previews with True Rotation The new thumbnail preview window shows true rotation and allows you to view all incoming files including PostScript, JPEG, and PNG. You can also preview package prints for the Fuji and Sony printers. PostScript Level 3 RIP With a new world class PostScript 3 print engine, RasterPlus Macintosh Edition sets the standard with rich new graphics capabilities that fulfills the creative expression requirements of imaging professionals. The PostScript 3 print engine introduces smooth shading technology that renders gradient blends at the resolution of the targeted device to produce superior looking output. Print quality is dramatically improved by reducing banding, a common experience in competitive products. In addition, complex graphics print faster through the use of advanced imaging algorithms. RasterPlus can take advantage of the highest resolution graphics, since any Macintosh application will view the configured printer as a PostScript 3 device. Now you can use the power of PostScript 3 with the simplicity of File-Print. Built-in Fonts RasterPlus Macintosh Edition includes 35 popular PostScript compatible fonts and provides a font folder where additional fonts may be added. When File-Printing from any application, RasterPlus automatically embeds all the required fonts in the image file before printing. Supported File Formats PostScript 3, PostScript 2, EPS, TIFF, JPEG, GIF, Mac PICT, Mac Scrapbook, Amiga IFF, Portable Network Graphics, BMP, PCX, Targa, and native Adobe Photoshop PSD.