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