Founder ElecRoc

Fully integrated JDF / PDF pre-press workflow

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Key Features

  • JDF PDF Automatic and Interactive Workflow
  • Java Based Client/Server Architecture
  • Cross-platform Client Support (Windows®, Macintosh® OS X)
  • Remote Digital Proofing and PDF Creation
  • Just-In-Time (JIT) Imposition
  • XML enabled SQL Database for job storage
  • High quality output to most pre-press devices
  • PDF Preflight and PDF vector trapping options

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ElecRoc is an easy-to-use, scalable workflow solution designed to meet the needs of all pre-press environments. It integrates the latest core technologies from Founder Electronics to provide a complete JDF PDF workflow solution.

ElecRoc provides all the functionality required for job management, integrated JDF / PDF creation, preflighting, RIPing, trapping, imposition, ICC profiles and colour proofing, and output device support.

Set-up and automate jobs from PC or Macintosh™

Users can access ElecRoc from any Mac or PC client through the Internet or an Intranet. Users can create a Job Ticket workflow by simply dragging and dropping icons from the intuitive screen menu. Workflow design and configuration is easy-to-learn and easy-to-use. Frequently used workflows can be saved for re-use and to simplify Job Ticket workflow even further, workflow modules can be pre-configured with default settings.

Leading PDF performance that meets your print production needs

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ElecRoc enables native processing of PDF files through the PDF Generator module which converts PostScript, PDF, EPS, TIFF and other file formats to standard single-page PDF 1.5 compliant files. All page content, including text and images, is embedded into the PDF file eliminating errors and simplifying archiving. Users can quickly preview thumbnails or enlarge the PDF files for further verification. The optional preflight function can certify the converted PDF file. The PDF Merger function combines single PDF pages into one multi-page PDF file for remote soft proofing or final output.

Imposition and composition for rapid, accurate output

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ElecRoc Imposition Processor allows users to apply imposition signature templates for CTP jobs. Users can configure binding type, creep control, bleed control and page location control. Users can also instantly see previews and make last minute changes to the imposition. The final imposition is JDF based, thus increasing the processing speed.

The ElecRoc Combination Processor (Composer & AutoComposer) allows manual or automatic ganging of jobs for output, saving time and materials.

Quality assured digital colour proofing

With ElecRoc’s fully integrated digital colour proofing module and device drivers, users can output colour proofs to a wide range of devices from manufacturers such as Epson and HP. The built-in linearization feature integrates Kodak’s Color Management System (CMS) for excellent colour control.

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Wide support of output devices to meet individual production needs

Founder ElecRoc supports output to over 100 CTP, CTF, Indigo press, laser printer and digital proofing devices. Founder ElecRoc also provides 1 bit TIFF output that is accepted by most leading output vendors.

Advanced PDF preflight and PDF vector trapping for improved efficiency and quality

Founder ElecRoc has a plug-in PDF preflight module to ensure everything necessary for a job is present.

Founder ElecRoc also includes PDF plug-in trapping option that creates traps between vector objects, images and shadings. This plug-in option provides the ability to trap vector images with higher speed while not compromising quality.

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System Requirement

Central Server:

System Hardware

  • Dual CPU Pentium IV 2 GHz or above
  • Memory: 2 Gigabyte or above
  • Hard Disk: 120GB or above, High Speed SCSI
  • Display: 1024 x 768 colour
  • Network: 100MB Ethernet

System Software

  • OS: Windows 2000 Server
  • SQL Server 2000
  • Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or later
  • Microsoft .NET Framework
  • File system: NTFS

Other Servers

Common for all servers

  • CPU: Pentium IV 2 GHz or above
  • Memory: 1 Gigabyte or above
  • Network: 100MB Ethernet

PDF Generator JTP Server

  • Hard Disk: 20GB or above, IDE
  • OS: Windows 2000 Server

Output JTP Server

  • Hard Disk: 120GB or above, High Speed SCSI
  • OS: Windows 2000 Server/Professional or Windows XP Professional
  • Devices shall be connected through parallel port or particular interface card

Other Processors

  • Hard Disk: 40GB or above, IDE
  • Network card: 100M Ethernet card
  • OS: Windows 2000 Server/ Professional or Windows XP

Client PC

  • CPU: Intel Pentium IV processor or above
  • Memory: 512 Mbytes or above
  • Hard Disk: 20 Gigabytes free space
  • Display: 1024 x 768 Color
  • Network: 100MB Ethernet
  • OS: Windows 98, WinNT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows 2003 or Windows XP

Client Mac:

  • CPU: 1 GHz or above
  • Memory: 512 Mbytes or above
  • Hard Disk: 20 Gigabytes of free space
  • Network: 100 MB Ethernet
  • OS: Mac OS X