PDF WORKFLOW--Still a Juggling Act

Purup-Eskofot's NewAge is based on Harlequin RIP technology, and can mix PDF and PostScript pages within the same flat. It supports replacement of single pages (PDF or PostScript), so late corrections can be made in the original application or third-party PDF editor. (www.purup-eskofot.com)

Barco's FASTLANE also uses the modules approach to add functionality. CERTIN interprets and normalizes incoming files, but a "Normalize Only When Necessary" feature can be used to keep selected file types in their native format. FASTCONTROL is used to manage workflows and provides e-mail notification of task completion or problems. FASTIMPOSE is a wizard-driven imposition program. TRUEVIEW enables overprints to be viewed on screen. IMPOSEPROOF! creates backed-up proofs on duplex printers and copiers. (www.barco.com)