Viper Software RIP
Agfa's Viper software raster image processor (RIP) brings the faster
performance, increased quality, and enhanced color management of Adobe
PostScript Level 2 to Macintosh-based design and production environments.
Because Viper is based on Adobe's Configurable PostScript Interpreter
(CPSI) software for imagesetters, users can also take advantage of the
performance gains offered by Adobe's PixelBurst coprocessor.
The latest version, Viper 1.9, runs in native mode on Apple's newest PowerPCs (PowerMac 9500, 8500, 7500, and 7200). Driven by the dramatic performance of the PowerPC 604 chip and the faster PCI bus interface, Viper equips users for maximum productivity. Combined with an Agfa laser imagesetter, Viper offers a cost-effective output solution for designers, color trade shops, service bureaus, commercial printers, graphic services departments, and other creative groups. Because Viper runs on a standard Mac platform you can choose to add RAM, hard disk space, or additional boards to suit your performance needs. And since Viper is a software RIP, it can migrate to more powerful Macintosh platforms in the future--protecting your investment and growing with your business or department. Get all your Viper product and technical questions answered in our Imagesetter-RIPs Newsgroup. Features and Configurations:
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Product Specifications: Viper Software RIP
Get the power of PixelBurst
When Viper is teamed with an optional PixelBurst NuBus-based card, its
performance is improved significantly. The Adobe PixelBurst coprocessor is
an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that speeds processing
by freeing up the main CPU more quickly, accelerating halftone screening
and generation of text and line art--particularly at high resolutions or
when outputting large images. And since PixelBurst is a standard, plug-in
card, you can install it yourself in minutes.
Agfa's unique "daughter card" interface for PixelBurst provides efficient
communication between the software RIP and the imagesetter, without
requiring an additional NuBus slot. Furthermore, it relieves the I/O load
on the Macintosh CPU and SCSI system.
A RIP with a bright future
The Viper software RIP running in native mode on Power Mac platforms
offers significant throughput and productivity increases. And, Viper
offers an excellent growth path, since it's based on Adobe's Configurable
PostScript Software Interpreter (CPSI) for imagesetters. True Adobe
PostScript gives you the advanced capabilities of Level 2 today, and a
simple upgrade path to even more desktop capabilities as soon as they
become available.
Agfa Viper Features
Page Description Language
Fonts
Macintosh Platform Requirements
Recommended configuration:
Minimum requirements:
Networks
Imagesetters Supported
Maximum Page Depth
Screening Technologies Included
Software Tools Included
Options
Adobe CPSI PostScript Level 2
35 PostScript fonts included
Support for composite fonts
Support for Adobe Kanji composite fonts
Viper 1.3: Dedicated 68040 Mac Quadra 650 or above
Viper 1.5: Dedicated Power Macintosh
Viper 1.9: Dedicated PowerMac 9500, 8500, 7500, or 7200
64 MB RAM and 1 GB hard disk
32 MB RAM and 300 MB hard disk
Standard Macintosh network interfaces
Agfa AccuSet
Agfa ProSet
Agfa SelectSet
Agfa SelectSet Avantra
80 inches
Agfa Balanced Screening Technology
Adobe Accurate Screens
Agfa PS Companion tool set, including PSE 11.0, AgfaSet 3.1, and Agfa
Calibrator 4.0.
Agfa Balanced Screening Options
Agfa CristalRaster Screening Technology
MultiStar RIP multiplexer
Viper Kanji Fonts
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