Apogee Pilot normalizes the incoming files into PDF, collects the pages, impos-es, does OPI image exchange and sends this imposed “digital flat” to an Apogee PDF RIP.

In the context of Apogee, the PDF RIP takes the device and format independent PDF digital master, and renders (raster-izes) it exactly for the selected output device. The result is a “Print Image File” (PIF), that contains all the dots that will appear on the film or plate. It also con-tains
necessary engine control informa-tion. With PDF or PS interpretation of
the file done upfront in the Apogee Pilot normalizing step, rendering is quick.

While rendering the PDF performs many tasks that were once in standalone graphic arts crafts. As instructed, the PDF RIP may perform screening, trap-ping and color separations. Specifications are controled in Apogee Job Tickets..

For color management, Apogee PDF RIPs are fully compatible with the use of ICC profiles. Based on Agfa ColorTune technology, professional profiles can be created and used in the RIP, to tune the output to the color characteristics of the chosen output process and device. A decisive asset in an all digital workflow.

Apogee PDF RIP
Remote viewing
PostScript 3 and PDF
In-RIP Trapping Option
Agfa Balanced Screening
Agfa CristalRaster
ICC Color Profiles

PostScript 3 RIP architecture
Apogee PDF RIPs include an Adobe PostScript 3 interpreter to process native PDF and PostScript files and to render them for specific devices.

Each comes with extended font sets, and can drive most any Agfa engine.

Performance
Apogee PDF RIPs are multithreaded to take full advantage of modern NT multiprocessor archi-tecture.

Performance can be further increased by adding more RAM, a second CPU or using advanced storage technologies.

Full Compatibility
Apogee PDF RIPs support Accuset, SelectSet, Avantra imagesetters and Galileo, Antares and Polaris platesetters.Included are the professional Agfa PS Companion tools. Screening choices include the standard Agfa Balanced Screening and Adobe Accurate screens or the optional CristalRaster, Flexo and Gravure screens.