ProCut software 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

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

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