Onyx aid to wide-format PDF workflow
Onyx Graphics is introducing SmartApps PitStop Pro plug-in for Adobe Acrobat, giving wide-format shops the ability to optimise productivity by providing a more dependable PDF workflow.
“The new SmartApps PitStop Pro plug-in is a wide format PDF preflighting solution that catches many specific trouble areas and problems and provides quick solutions, so print shops will no longer have to waste valuable prepress and production time managing this lack of predictability around issues such as transparencies, color or other print related issues,” explained Danielle Mattiussi, director of product marketing for Onyx Graphics.
The SmartApps PitStop Pro plug-in helps fix troublesome client PDF files without leaving Adobe Acrobat software. Key features include:
- checks all aspects of wide-format PDF files to create certified print consistency
- a wide-format-specific preflight checklist that creates a reliable ‘digital master’ so PDF files print correctly
- automatic highlighting of spot colour and colour management issues; also provides quick options for correction
- automatic detection of file issues such as missing or bad fonts, missing bleed and more
- tools to quickly edit PDF files from inside Adobe Acrobat software, without damaging the integrity of the original file
- Action Lists that enable automation of many tedious changes to multiple PDF files, such as colour conversions and adding finishing marks.
The SmartApps PitStop Pro plug-In is expected to be available as a 30-day, full-version trial and for purchase by December 2011 through Onyx dealers.
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