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PRO PS to Metacode |
PRO PS to Metacode converts from PostScript to Xerox metacode for printing on high speed Xerox printers.
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PostScript to Metacode conversion
PRO PS to Metacode
Overview
Features & Benefits
Product Specifications
System Requirements
Overview
PRO PS to Metacode provides a smooth migration path for PostScript printer customers who want to print their documents on Xerox high-speed printers without making costly application changes.
PRO PS to Metacode converts PostScript documents into Metacode files dynamically for printing on Xerox high-speed laser printers, allowing organizations to combine the advantages of the industry standard PostScript language with the low page cost, high quality and multiple features of Xerox high-speed printers.
With PRO PS to Metacode, users can design their own documents using powerful Desktop publishing tools and then print those documents on high-speed Xerox laser printers.
PRO PS to Metacode allows a single printer to be used for printing PostScript and Metacode output.
PRO PS to Metacode handles all standard PostScript capabilities and dynamically converts print resources, as needed.
When PRO PS to Metacode converts a PostScript file it extracts the text from the document, and places it in metacode format.
Only the graphics elements on the pages are placed in inline images. This approach creates a small and efficient print file and speeds the conversion process.
PRO PS to Metacode offers support for the extended features of Xerox printers including highlight color, collated copies, forms merge, various paper sizes including 11 by 17 inches and a host of others.
This allows clients to get the maximum value from their existing printers.
Because PRO PS to Metacode, allows your Xerox 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 Metacode can be used for the following:
Printing on any Xerox LPS printers
High speed printing
Archiving documents
Workload balancing
Disaster recovery
Selective Reprinting
The Best Approach
PRO PS to Metacode is the best approach because it provides the following:
Metacode 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 all flavours of Linux or Windows.
An open product that can be utilized in any output management strategy.
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 Metacode to add barcodes, insert OMR marks and perform other enhancements.
Multiple Platforms
PRO PS to Metacode 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 Metacode.
PRO Indexer
PRO Splitter
PRO Document Enhancer
PRO WorkFlow Server
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No Need for Costly Application Changes
PRO PS to Metacode provides a smooth migration path for PostScript printer customers who want to print their documents on high quality Xerox high-speed printers without making costly application changes.
Supports Extended Features of Xerox Printers
PRO PS to Metacode supports the extended features of Xerox printers including highlight color, collated copies, forms merge, various paper sizes including 11 by 17 inches, Letter, Legal, A4 and custom paper sizes.
This allows clients to get the maximum value from their existing printers.
Leverages High-Speed Printing
With PRO PS to Metacode, users can design their own documents using powerful Desktop publishing tools and then print those documents on high-speed Xerox laser printers.
The Best of Both Worlds
Users want to print documents on laser printers using the popular PostScript page description language.
However, most high-speed Xerox printers do not have this capability.
PRO PS to Metacode combines the advantages of the industry standard PostScript language with the low page cost, high quality and multiple features of Xerox high-speed printers.
Extends Value of Xerox Printers
Because PRO PS to Metacode, allows your Xerox high-speed printers to be used for printing your Desktop publishing tools, their usefulness to your organization is extended and their value is increased.
Platform Independence
PRO PS to Metacode runs on many platforms including 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 Metacode 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 Metacode creation.
These index files can be in any format, contain any information and can greatly simplify the process of managing the Metacode files.
Enhancement
With the optional PRO Document Enhancer plug-in, documents can be modified to meet changing needs while they are being converted to Metacode.
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 Metacode files to the users and reduce the potential for errors.
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Font Handling
PRO PS to Metacode provides the utmost flexibility for font utilization. Superior font management is the key to providing a successful print transform program.
PRO PS to Metacode supports the conversion of PostScript fonts into standard Xerox fonts.
PRO PS to Metacode converts PostScript fonts into Xerox fonts and automatically downloads them to the printer with each job.
Windows Printing
Once PRO PS to Metacode has been installed, users can print to Xerox 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 Xerox printer capabilities they want to use.
Printing the Converted Xerox Metacode File
The Xerox Metacode file created by PRO PS to Metacode can be sent to a Xerox LPS printer for printing using several methods.
If the Xerox printer has a network interface, then the print file can be sent to the printer by the PRO WorkFlow Server.
Other Output Management Software, such as the IBM Infoprint Manager or Nearstar Dynamic Data Server can also be used to send the print files to Xerox printers.
If the printer has an online channel interface, it can be attached to the LAN using a PC with a channel interface from one of a number of vendors such as Barr Systems.
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 Metacode 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 Metacode to many different environments and uses.
Many options allow control over every facet of the transform process, making PRO PS to Metacode a fit for many different environments and needs.
File Splitting
The PRO Splitter option allows users to split a large PostScript file into smaller files.
This can be used to split individual customer statements or branch reports for electronic distribution.
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. These files can 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, barcodes, and control numbers.
Adding slip-sheets between documents for easy statement separation.
Suppressing OMR marks, barcodes and text fields.
Suppressing images.
Adding postal information like bar codes.
Moving information around on the pages.
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 useful tracking information.
Statistics Log
The Statistics Log feature allows users to log statistical information on the file conversion process.
This includes a log of the parameters used, number of pages processed, conversion time, conversion speed, resources used and a other information about the transform.
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PRO PS to Metacode can be installed and configured by the customer or Crawford Technologies professional services consultants.
For more information, contact us. System requirements are as follows:
Software Prerequisites
PRO PS to Metacode 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 Metacode requires a computer capable of running the software described above.
Network
Printers 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 Bus and Tag TCP/IP, and other LAN/WAN links.
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