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The Agfa Python software raster image processor (RIP) brings the faster performance, improved quality, and enhanced color management features of Adobe PostScript Level 2 to users of Agfa Fotocolor, PCR II, and Alto film recorders. Python runs in native mode on Apple's high-performance RISC-based Power Macintosh line, dramatically cutting RIP time, and in 6800 mode on non-RISC-based Macintosh models. But no matter what class of Macintosh it's harnessed to, Python will significantly increase the throughput and productivity for graphic designers, photo labs, color trade shops, service bureaus, graphic service departments, and other creative enterprises.

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Features:

  • Adobe CPSI PostScript Level 2 Page Description Language.

  • 13 PostScript fonts included.

  • Supports all major film recorder functions, including "scale-to-fit" functionality for documents designed with page layout that are incompatible with the chosen film format.

  • "Hot folder" input can be used to integrate the software RIP with print spooling or OPI software, freeing up your workstation for other jobs.

    Recommended Configuration:

    • 64 MB RAM and 300 MB free hard disk space.


Product Specifications: Agfa Python 1.2

Features:

Page Description Language:
Adobe CPSI PostScript Level 2

Agfa Python LE supports:
Agfa ProSlide 35 @ 4K (New with version 1.2)
Agfa FotoColor @ 4K (New with version 1.2
Agfa PCR II @ 4K
Agfa PCR II PLUS @ 4K
Composite fonts

Agfa Python supports:
Agfa FotoColor @ 4K (New with version 1.2)
Agfa PCR II @ 4K
Agfa PCR II PLUS @ 4K
Agfa Alto LS @ 8K
Agfa Alto @ 16K
Composite fonts

Agfa Python J supports:
FotoColor @ 4K
Agfa PCR II
Agfa PCR II PLUS
Agfa Alto LS
Agfa Alto
Composite fonts
Adobe Kanji composite fonts

Fonts:
13 PostScript fonts included
Support for composite fonts
Support for Adobe Kanji composite fonts

Macintosh platform requirements:
Python 1.2: Dedicated 68040 Mac with floating point coprocessor
Quadra 650 or above
Python 1.2: Native mode
Dedicated Power Macintosh (any model--including PCI-based Power Macintosh platforms)

Recommended Configuration
64 MB RAM and 300 MB free hard Disk

Minimum requirements for 4K imaging:
22 MB RAM and 60 MB free hard disk
22 MB RAM and 100 MB free hard disk for Kanji

Minimum requirements for 8K imaging:
22 MB RAM and 100 MB free hard disk
22 MB RAM and 150 MB free hard disk for Kanji

Minimum requirements for 16K imaging:
22 MB RAM and 300 MB free hard disk
22 MB RAM and 350 MB free hard disk for Kanji

Networks
Standard Macintosh network interfaces
via Printer Access Protocol (PAP)
Local Talk
EtherTalk Phase 2

Imaging modes
Local
Hot Folder
Network

Additional Python features
Pull down menus for:
Resolution
Film type
Background color (black on/off)
Scale to fit film size on/off
Pause for dark slide on/off
Update menus

Software and documentation available in:
English
German
Spanish
French
Italian


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