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Citation Software Inc.
Specialists in variable-data publishing since 1986
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www.CitationSoftware.com info@CitationSoftware.com 508-436-2543
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QUESTION: What is PrintStreamer?
ANSWER: PrintStreamer is
a variable-data-printing technology that was
introduced in 1994 by Barco Graphics.
The PrintStreamer is a buffer between
Barco Graphics' "FastRip/X" RIP
and the digital press,
enabling electronic collation, page picking and
unlimited variable data printing. This
allows operators to drive the productivity of
the digital press to the maximum.
The second-generation PrintStreamer is called
"PrintStreamer 2," and it was introduced
by Barco Graphics in 1999. PrintStreamer 2 can store
thousands of ripped color pages and is capable
of merging 100% variable data at nominal printing
speed.
PrintStreamer 2 technology is incorporated into
printing equipment made by IBM, Xeikon, and Xerox.
The concept is scalable for different press
architectures.
The interface to the PrintStreamer 2 is
documented so that RIP vendors can integrate their
RIP technology into the Barco PrintStreamer 2.
This makes it accessible for
industry standards like
PostScript,
PDF,
AFP,
IPDS
and other well-known
page description languages.
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Copyright © 2008 Citation Software Inc.
info@CitationSoftware.com
508-436-2543
www.CitationSoftware.com
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