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PRO PS to AFP |
PRO PS to AFP converts from PostScript to Advanced Function Printing AFPDS file.
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PostScript to AFP conversion
PRO PS to AFP
Overview
Features & Benefits
Product Specification
System Requirements
PRO PS to AFP provides a smooth migration path for PostScript printer customers who want to print their documents on high volume AFP printers without making costly application changes.
PRO PS to AFP converts PostScript Page Description Language print documents nto Advanced Function Printing (AFPDS) files.
PRO PS to AFP product integrates seamlessly with IBM's InfoPrint Manager and Content Manager OnDemand products.
With PRO PS to AFP, users can design their own documents using powerful Desktop publishing tools and then print those documents on high quality AFP printers.
PRO PS to AFP allows simultaneous use of the AFP printer by an unlimited number of LAN users in any configuration.
PRO PS to AFP contains support for an extensive array of PostScript print resources including PostScript fonts, images and converted PostScript fonts.
Because PRO PS to AFP allows your AFP printers to be used for many new and exciting applications, their usefulness to your organization is extended and their value is increased.
Multiple Uses
PRO PS to AFP can be used for the following:
Printing on any AFP-compatible printer
Integration into an AFP-based output management infrastructure
AFP standardization
Workload balancing
Archiving documents
Disaster recovery
Selective Reprinting
The Best Approach
PRO PS to AFP is the best approach because it provides the following:
PostScript files optimized for fast printing.
Outstanding performance combined with exceptional quality.
Conversion and indexing of PostScript files in a single pass, during the transform process.
A choice of platforms that includes Unix, including Linux, and Windows.
The least cost combined with the best architecture.
With the PRO Splitter option, a large PostScript file can be split into many output files based on a variety of criteria, providing excellent performance, great flexibility and a lot of power for the user.
With the PRO Indexer option, index files or database commands can be created while the conversion is being done.
The PRO Document Enhancer option can be plugged into PRO PS to AFP to add barcodes, insert OMR marks and perform other enhancements.
Multiple Platforms
PRO PS to AFP runs on the following platforms:
Windows XP, NT, ME, 2000, 2003, Vista
Solaris
Linux
Superlative Support
Crawford Technologies believes in providing superlative support for all our products.
We offer telephone hotline support for problem reporting and product inquiries as well as FAX and e-mail support. Our online Knowledgebase provides access to our incident reports and change logs 24 by 7.
Our extensive front line experience and in-depth product knowledge allow us to respond quickly with solutions.
For organizations who need support around the clock, our Premium Support Plan provides full 24 X 7 support.
Options Provide Excellent Value
The following options can be used with PRO PS to AFP.
PRO Indexer
PRO Splitter
PRO Document Enhancer
PRO WorkFlow Server
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No Need for Costly Application Changes
PRO PS to AFP provides a smooth migration path for PostScript printer customers who want to print their documents on high volume AFP printers without making costly application changes.
Seamless Integration
PRO PS to AFP product integrates seamlessly with IBM's InfoPrint Manager and Content Manager OnDemand products.
Often, in today's print service market, providers need to move applications from PostScript platforms to IPDS printers.
Converting PostScript applications to AFP also eliminates the need to support both PostScript and AFP printer hardware and software.
Leverages High Quality Printing
With PRO PS to AFP, users can design their own documents using powerful Desktop publishing tools and then print those documents on high Quality AFP printers.
Superior Image Fidelity
With PRO PS to AFP, superior image fidelity is achieved.
Fonts, images, logos and forms appear exactly the same on AFP printers as they do on PostScript printers.
PostScript Print Resources Support
PRO PS to AFP contains support for an extensive array of PostScript print resources including PostScript fonts, images and converted PostScript fonts.
Indexing Capability
Index entries (TLE records) can be automatically inserted into AFP files as they are created thus making it possible to use the output files with archival systems such as Content Manager OnDemand and ImagePlus.
Platform Independence
PRO PS to AFP runs on various versions of Unix and Windows. This ensures that you have a choice of platforms.
Splitting
With the optional PRO Splitter plug-in, large PostScript files can be split into multiple AFP files during the conversion.
This eliminates the need to modify the application that creates the print file and simplifies file management.
Indexing
With the optional PRO Indexer plug-in, external index files can be created simultaneously with the AFP creation.
These index files can be in any format, contain any information and can greatly simplify the process of managing the AFP files.
Enhancement
With the optional PRO Document Enhancer plug-in, documents can be modified to meet changing needs while they are being converted to AFP.
Pages, text fields, form fields, hyperlinks, bar codes and OMR marks, can be added, modified and suppressed, saving costly application program changes.
Automation
With PRO WorkFlow Server,
the process of selecting files for conversion and the management of the process and handling of the output files can be fully automated.
This can speed the process of getting Metaccode files to the users and reduce the potential for errors.
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Font Handling
PRO PS to AFP provides the utmost flexibility for font utilization. Superior font management is the key to providing a successful print transform program.
The PRO PS to AFP supports the conversion of fonts from PostScript format into standard AFP fonts.
When they are needed, the fonts are converted and embedded into the AFP file.
Windows Printing
Once PRO PS to AFP has been installed, users can print to APF printers in exactly the same way as they print to other PostScript printers, but instead of directing output to a port connection, users print to a file.
Users can optionally tag the output file with the AFP printer capabilities they want to use.
Printing the Converted AFP File
The output files created by PRO PS to AFP can be sent to the AFP printer for printing using Infoprint Manager or any equivalent AFP print manager.
The printing operation can be done under operator control or can be automated, depending on the capabilities of the interface software.
Transform Control Options
PRO PS to AFP has been designed to be a powerful tool.
It has an extensive set of control options, which can be used to adapt PRO PS to AFP to many different environments and uses.
Many options allow control over every facet of the transform process, making PRO PS to AFP a fit for many different environments and needs.
Page Selection
PRO Splitter option allows users to select any range of pages from the PostScript file to convert.
This can be used to split a large file into smaller segments.
It can also be used for reprint purposes.
PRO Indexer option
The PRO Indexer option allows users to select and extract pertinent data from within the print-stream while a document is being processed.
The generated Index files can be in a variety of formats including Comma Separated Variables (CSV), Fixed Length Records and a User Defined File Format.
Any number of index keys can be extracted.
After selection, fields can be manipulated as required before being written to the index file.
The PRO Indexer can also be used to "scrape" all or selected fields of text and place it an index file or text file.
PRO Text option
The PRO Text option allows users to create text files from PostScript files, which contain all of the text from the original input file.
In addition, this output file can identify the actual fonts used for each field. This text file can be used for display on screens without graphics capability.
These files can also be used with software that cannot handle PostScript formatted data.
PRO Document Enhancer option
The PRO Document Enhancer option allows the manipulation of fields to easily create modified, customized and enhanced documents without having to consume IT resources to make complex programming changes to business applications.
Modifications that can be made to print applications include:
Adding fields to pages including OMR marks with integrity counts, the widest variety of barcodes (includying the USPS Intelligent Mail® barcode), and control numbers.
Adding slip-sheets between documents for easy statement separation.
Suppressing OMR marks, barcodes and text fields.
Suppressing images.
Audit Log
The Audit Log option allows users to log the details of the file conversion process.
This can be used as a record of the contents of the PostScript file.
The use controls the contents of this log, which can contain fields from the print data, such as account numbers, policy numbers, invoice numbers, customer names and other usefull tracking information.
Statistics Log
The Statistic Log option allows users to log statistical information on the file conversion process.
This includes a log of the parameters used, number of records processed, conversion time, etc.
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PRO PS to AFP can be installed and configured by Crawford Technologies professional services consultants. For more information, contact us. System requirements are as follows:
Software Prerequisites
PRO PS to AFP runs on the following operating systems:
Windows
Windows XP, NT, ME, 2000, 2003, Vista
Unix
Solaris, versions 2.6 and up
Linux Red Hat
Linux SUSE
Hardware Prerequisites
Computer
PRO PS to AFP requires a computer capable of running the software described above.
Network
Users can be connected to the system using any attachment methodology which allows data to be sent from the host to the printer without translation. This includes TCP/IP, and other LAN/WAN links.
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