AFP to PCL conversion.
CRT provides a smooth migration path and cost effective solution for AFP customers who want to move their applications to distributed Desktop and LAN printers without making costly application changes. The solution dynamically converts Advanced Function Printing AFP print streams (Line mode, Mixed mode) to PCL for printing on popular PCL printers. PCL documents can also be sent to a file for interactive database usage, storage, and archival. AFP fonts will appear the same on Desktop and LAN printers as they do on IPDS printers. Using its sophisticated tailoring capability, the solution can support unique applications and configurations. Custom fonts and logos are dynamically transformed to PCL, providing superior image fidelity. Character and word placement is identical to that on IPDS printers.
The key to the power and flexibility is the way it manages print resources. It automatically converts AFP resources into PCL resources, thus optimizing and simplifying the implementation process. AFP fonts can either be automatically converted to PCL bitmap fonts or mapped to printer-resident PCL fonts. AFP overlays are automatically converted to PCL macros and images are converted to PCL compressed images, which are embedded in the output PCL file. Converted fonts, logos and images can be kept and reused, thus speeding up the transform process.
The solution is optimized for production-speed and performance with low resource usage and fast execution time. It also supports an unlimited number of printers in any network configuration. Support is provided for edge-to-edge printing and multiple copy printing.
BENEFITS
Printing AFP print streams on Desktop or LAN printers.
A wide choice of platforms includes z/OS (all versions inlcuding zLinux), Linux, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX and Windows.
Migrating output from centralized print centers into a "distribute and print" operation.
Transferring AFP centralized print applications onto network-centric printers.
CRT is dedicated to reducing operating costs and improving overall productivity in any aspect of a print and document management strategy.