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Web-based Automated JDF imposition and deadline management


Features
- Job Ticket definition
- Real time job status
- Automatic email sending on job status change (job creation, pages status,imposition status, etc.)
- Job and job sections deadline management
- Production planning
- Centralized web-based application
- JDF-based Automatic imposition: Signature creation, web-based validation
- Separation re-mapping
- Web-based "soft-interpretation" file preflight - JDF preflight as an option
- Automatic page normalisation to "Print Predictable" state
- Web-based soft-proofing and validation for pages and signatures
- Intelligent page version management
- Automated page numbering settings with manual override option
- Pagination can be re-ordered at any time
- Last minute imposition tuning: translation, rotation or scaling at page-level
- Last minute press changes with database-accessed imposition templates

Supported Clients
- Macintosh OS X (10.2.6 or higher)
- Macintosh OS 8.5 or higher
- Windows XP
- Windows 95/98/NT/2000
- Linux (all distributions)
- IRIX 6.3 or higher
- Solaris 8 or higher

Requirements
- DALiM TWiST automated workflow system .

TWiST PRiNTEMPO is a unique JDF-based print production system that uses any common web browser on any client platform as it’s interface. An optional module to the DALiM TWiST automated workflow system, PRiNTEMPO monitors the status of print and prepress production, triggering actions such as the automatic generation of plates or proofs of single pages.

Production management
Based on the award-winning DALiM TWiST automated workflow system, submitted files to PRiNTEMPO are pre-checked using advanced "soft-interpretation" preflight algorithms. A preflight report can be accessed in the event of print output issues being detected. Once past the preflight check, pages are normalized into a "Print Predictable" state. Work in a vector-based (NORM) or pixel-based (ROOM) workflow model - even mix the two together. DALiM PRiNTEMPO gives you the flexibility and freedom to work the way YOU want to work.

At any time during production, imposed forms can be automatically generated according to a JDF imposition template selected for the job and the separation specifications given. All page and imposed form production developments can be tracked via a web browser at any time, with comprehensive status information. Take full control on production planning and management in real time with PRiNTEMPO.

Deadline management
By fixing deadlines for each stage, jobs can be quickly managed and any press over-scheduling can be detected well in advance. To aid job validation, PRiNTEMPO includes web-based page and signature soft-proofing.

Automatic and dynamic imposition
PRiNTEMPO can be used to fully automate the imposition process. It can automatically fit each page into a selected imposed flat based upon the file's name, showing production staff the progress of the job - all without user intervention. No page number information? No problem! PRiNTEMPO allows users to select files and fill templates with a unique "drag & drop" interface.

Last minute changes
Whenever a new version of a file arrives, PRiNTEMPO automatically stores it and labels it with a different version number. Users are free to use whichever version of the file - and change back to a previous version at any time. Making a change automatically puts the signature into a new validation status. Changing page numbers is simply a matter of "dragging & dropping" the pages into the desired sequence, that automatically re-creates a new imposed form. Last minute imposition editing such as page translations, rotations, offsets or scaling can be performed directly, all within the same browser interface.

Need to move the job to a different press?
PRiNTEMPO operators simply select the new imposition template and the entire job is re-paginated in seconds. PRiNTEMPO's unique technology allows users to follow the job's production status in realtime, and even receive infomation of developments via SMS or email.

Open
The openess, device-independence and intuitive easy-to use interface of DALiM PRiNTEMPO is unmatched. Prepress departments are free to use their prefered imposition software, RIP, proofer and output device - even file format.

PRiNTEMPO's unique open systems architecture means users can easily integrate the system with existing hardware. PRiNTEMPO's flexibility allows working with older file formats as well as the latest PDF. Mix and match between raster files and vector workflows, the choice - and freedom - is yours. Using Dalim Software's unrivalled experience in automated production workflow management, PRiNTEMPO integrates with many third party applications, protecting your existing investment. Unlike other solutions, PRiNTEMPO's web-based technology makes the system accessible to virtually any computer platform and operating system. In addition, PRiNTEMPO's JDF (Job Definition Format) integration of job tickets and imposition generation ensures your investment is protected, no matter what the future may hold.

 

 
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