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Agfa's Star series raster image processors (RIPs) are designed to bring you the high performance output you need to gain a competitive advantage. Star series RIPs feature PostScript Level 2 software for increased performance and flexibility, and are available with CristalRaster stochastic screening technology for the ultimate in halftone reproduction quality. Now you can optimize your imagesetter's performance to provide more films per shift of the highest quality, allowing you to get most from your investment.

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Features:

  • True PostScript Level 2 RIPs based on state-of-the-art RISC-based CPU technology.

  • Extended memory systems and higher-capacity hard disks to enhance productivity

  • An external SCSI connector that lets you add hard disks for font storage.

  • Smooth integration with the Agfa Halftone Accelerator, which significantly speeds processing of large, continuous tone files.

  • Compatible with all Agfa AccuSet, SelectSet and SelectSet Avantra families of imagesetters.

  • Supports Agfa CristalRaster Screening, Agfa Balanced Screening and Adobe Accurate Screens.

  • Integrates with Agfa MultiStar multiplexers to double RIP processing capacity.


Configurations:

  • Star 800 NX is a maximum performance tool offering RAM (64 MB), large-storage hard disk (1 GB) and a CPU running at 133 Hz--a 20% increase in processing speed.

  • Star 400 is a cost-effective productivity tool, featuring 32 MB RAM and a large hard disk (1GB).

  • Star 800NX /J accommodates Kanji and other composite fonts on the hard disk.


Product Specifications: Star Series Hardware RIPs

Two award-winning screening technologies

Every Star RIP comes standard with Agfa Balanced Screening technology for crisp, moiré-free output on Agfa imagesetters. You can also choose Agfa CristalRaster technology for use with AccuSet,® SelectSet,® and SelectSet Avantra® imagesetters.

The Agfa Halftone Accelerator

Each Star series RIP is designed to work smoothly with the Agfa Halftone Accelerator, which significantly speeds processing of large, continuous-tone files. A simple plug-in board, the Halftone Accelerator can actually cut processing time by as much as 50%. The Halftone Accelerator is a standard feature of the Star 800 NX and the Star 400.

A winning combination

All Agfa Star series RIPs are compatible with Agfa's award-winning SelectSet Avantra imagesetters, SelectSet imagesetters, and Agfa's complete AccuSet series. No matter which Star RIP you choose, you'll get power, performance, and advanced capabilities for fast, high-quality output--now and in the future.

Physical

Width: 15" (38.1 cm)
Height: 7.375" (18.7 cm)
Depth: 20.5" (52 cm)

Environment

Temperature:
65 degrees - 85 degrees F (18 degrees - 29 degrees C)
Relative Humidity:
35% - 85%, non-condensing
Electrical Requirements:
115V, 8A, 50/60 Hz
(or 230V, 4A, 50/60Hz)

Features

Page Description Language:
Adobe PostScript Level 2
Input Interfaces:
Ethernet (TCP/IP, EtherTalk Phase II) LocalTalk, RS232C/422C Serial
Compatible Imagesetters:
All models of SelectSet, SelectSet Avantra, and AccuSet families

Options

Agfa CristalRaster Technology
MultiStar

Fonts:
Agfa/Adobe PostScript Type Library on CD-ROM
Downloadable third-party fonts
Kanji font-set (Star 800 NX/J only)

Star 800 NX

CPU: 133 MHz - R4600
RISC architecture
RAM: 64 MB
Hard Disk: 1 GB

Star 400

CPU: 66 MHz - R3500
RISC architecture
RAM: 32 MB
Hard Disk: 1 GB


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