Durst Lambda 131 HS - Manual (Page 5)

Software Features
On-the-fly Image Processing
Proprietary Linux-based Durst user softwa-
re with patented on-the-fly image proces-
sing for very fast and reliable production
with minimum hard disk usage (on-the-fly
pixel interpolation/scaling, color, density,
contrast, saturation and sharpening cor-
rections, color to black and white conversi-
on, cropping, etc.). This feature completely
eliminates the need to create additional
printing files and therefore drastically
reduces the overall printing time providing
very fast operation with minimum hard
disk usage. In addition, it allows to print
any size print at maximum resolution and
does not require re-ripping of the file in
case of changes are applied.
Due to this unique feature the Durst
Lambda offers an unmatched real net
productivity of up to 49 sq.m/hr. or
540 sq.ft./hr.
Easy and fast media calibration
The Durst Lambda features an extremely
easy-to-use calibration system with a
digital test image. Even with extreme devi-
ations a new paper type can be calibrated
in approximately three passes. Operation is
limited to just three steps:
1. Exposure of the test print
2. Reading of the test print with the
optional on-line densitometer
(automatically)
3. Automatical calculation of the
corrections (new calibration values) by
the system.
Master channel
The paper channel calibration values can be
quickly adjusted to any chemical drifts via
the master channel.
Efficient print queue manager
The Durst Lambda has a queue feature for
efficient and fast operation. This allows
the operator to prepare and automatically
expose the jobs. All the queued jobs can
be automatically sorted by paper width
and type. The image file placed last in the
queue always comes first. The remaining
length is calculated and displayed for each
single job, taking the previous jobs into
account.
Soft proofing*
This module allows full soft proofing on
the monitor. Corection sliders are used to
correct images in color, saturation, density
and contrast.
Dual, autoswitchable resolution of 200
and 400 ppi
Durst Lambda features a dual, auto-
switchable resolution of 200 and 400
continuous tone pixels per inch (ppi) with
on-the-fly pixel interpolation. The 400 ppi
continuous-tone resolution of the Durst
Lambda is comparable with a resolution of
4000 dpi of printers with half-tone dots.
Autonesting*
For optimum media use and fast printing
this feature allows to automatically print
different files and different print sizes side
by side.
Batch processing
For very fast operation of documents with
multiple pages or print runs.
Multiple Printing
Print runs are automatically and on-the-fly
duplicated (cloned) and printed side by side
for fast operation, minimum disk space and
optimal use of large paper widths.
Autospooling*
With the Autospooling software for ASCII
files, the Lambda will automatically pick-
up the files from any network-connected
Windows 95/98, NT/XP or UNIX computer
(via hot folder), automatically apply the
preset corrections, scale the files, insert
logos, create units, arrange packages, nest
the prints for optimum paper use and print
the files in the requested quantity with the
Durst Autocutter Barcode Information for
fully automated, unattended cutting with
the Durst Autocutter XY.
In combination with the optional Durst
Preparation Station, it is possible to control
one or multiple printers from a central
location to streamline the workflow and
anhance productivity.
Color Management System*
Integrated Color Management System with
Kodak CMS Engine for the Durst Linux
Printer Software. The CMS features an
automatic and independent color conver-
sion of PostScript, EPS, PDF, TIFF, TIFF/LZW,
BMP and JPEG files (through „Load from
Disk“) by using independent ICC Profiles.
The Profiles can be generated with any
of the ICC compliant software packages
available for Mac and Windows computers.
This new CMS software will also read ICC
profiles embedded in the file for automatic
opertion. The integrated VectorPro Soft-
ware module features an automatic and
independent color conversion of Pantone-
specified colors in PostScript files during
the ripping process.
MGE i-cut Software*
The MGE i-cut software module for an Au-
tomatic Workflow in conjunction with the
Zünd MGE i-cut cutting system for fully
automated cutting of mounted Lambda
prints on rigid media. The Durst Printer
Software will automatically create the
reference points on the image for single,
multiple or also nested prints. This will save
much time and labour costs on the file
preparation for a given job and you will
be able to print, process, and finish-cut all
your images printed on the Lambda with a
minimal amount of manual labor.
The Durst Lambda ASCII file solution
offers the following advantages:
• Total flexibility for each file in terms
of print size, package, color and density
correction, contrast and saturation correc-
tions, etc.
• Automatic image scaling: depending on
the selected print size, the Durst Autospoo-
ling software will automatically scale the
files to fit.
• Only one hot folder necessary, as the
resolution is listed in the ASCII file
• Files are no longer copied into the hot
folder. Instead of that, the ASCII file con-
tains the complete image path where the
file is located (can be any network-connec-
ted Win or UNIX station) and the Lambda
will automatically pick it up from there for
printing, but the original file will always
stay there. This allows a very fast operation
and reduces copying and network traffic.
• All files you scan or capture with a digital
camera can immediately be stored on the
final archival computer/hard disk/RAID,
etc.
• Allows you to automatically add logos,
signatures, texts or graphics on 6 selectab-
le locations (Photos with logo of photo-
grapher, Christmas cards, greeting cards
for other occasions, image with special
borders, anything you can create with Pho-
toshop, Illustrator, etc and saved as TIFF).
* Optional software modules