Prinect

MetaDimension

The RIP for maximum productivity in the PDF workflow

Prinect® MetaDimension® uses the Adobe® PDF Print Engine to render PDF
files directly and process transparencies with unprecedented reliability.
Not only does it speed up RIP processes, it also significantly boosts their
efficiency. In addition, the classic Adobe P­ ostScript® Interpreter is available
for conventional job processing. The double RIP configuration therefore
creates the perfect conditions for reliable production with maximum flexibility.

Efficient and scalable at all times • Prinect MetaDimension is designed

for all platesetters from Heidelberg®. As a workflow solution, the RIP s­ oft­-
ware is extremely flexible to use. The straightforward intercommunication
with Prinect Signa Station® impositioning software significantly enhances
performance and quality for every print shop. With fully automated functions,
Prinect MetaDimension processes all incoming standard jobs quickly and
reliably. The production efficiency achieved with Prinect MetaDimension
­extends all the way through to the pressroom. The RIP system offers a range
of functions specially designed to cut makeready times at the press:

• The interaction with Prinect Prepress Interface ensures precise CIP4-PPF

data, making for tangible savings thanks to rapid ink presetting.
• The finely – tuned process calibration for every color separation in Prinect
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ink application processes. This saves valuable press time.
• With the plate-on-demand function, the printer can start to image a new
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the U.S. and other countries. Prinect Prepress Manager and Suprasetter
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other countries. Adobe and PostScript are either registered trademarks
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Consistently reliable proofing • With the tried-and-
tested color management system developed by
Heidelberg, proofs for color matching offer a very pre-
cise preview of the subsequent print result. This preci-
sion can be verified at any time. The optional proof
report provides exact information on how the meas-
urements deviate from the target. The excellent color
matching and the final outstanding proof quality have
been attested to many times by independent experts.
Since the proof system is fully integrated in the auto-
matic Prinect MetaDimension workflow, no complex
configuration of additional proofing systems is required.
The proof option can also output rapid full-sheet
proofs to enable checking of the sheet and its content.
For an absolute match between proof and print, sheet
proofs can also be generated based on the high-reso-
lution bitmaps (ROOM proof). Many currently available
inkjet printers from leading manufacturers can be
directly controlled. Output to suitable color laser print-
ers is also supported.
Prinect MetaDimension
Optimized for direct connection • For the
Suprasetter models A52/A75, A106 and 106 family,
Prinect MetaDimension offers a streamlined con­
figuration with direct connection of the recorder to
the RIP. The system can be upgraded to the full
version at any time.
Prinect MetaDimension Prep/Prinect Shooter
Maximum performance • The full version for maxi-
mum convenience and throughput during plate produc-
tion and plate post-production. In addition to the
above — mentioned CtP recorder models, Suprasetter
145/162/190 can be connected to the Prinect Shooter
as well. Since the ripping and screening of the files
can be performed independ­ently from the imagesetter
control, processing can be structured more flexibly
and the system can be used even more efficiently.

The perfect gateway to PDF workflow

Prinect MetaDimension has a modular structure to
ensure a solution for every print shop need, ranging
from the lowest configuration with a RIP solution for
direct imagesetter control through to an automated
workflow solution that works together with Prinect
Signa Station. Fully integrated with Prinect Prepress
Manager®, Prinect MetaDimension takes over the task
of creating PDF and PostScript files, as well as control-
ling the imagesetter. The quality screens of the Prinect
screen range can be used in every configuration.