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F I E R Y S Y S T E M 8 e - Q u i c k r e f e r e n c e
Fiery System 8e New & Enhanced Features, Advantages & Benefits
FEATURE NAME
• The ability to utilize X-Objects and optimize a
PDF-X Objects in
PDF job can be applied on a job-by-job basis.
a per job basis
• The feature can be enabled at the CWS
through Job Properties or at a client through
Hot Folders.
• Provides the option to enhance productivity
by selectively allowing the optimization of a
PDF job.
• Users can choose not to utilize PDF X-Object
caching when its use can affect processing
performance or when it is not needed; for
example, when large X-Objects are only used
once in a PDF.
Enhanced
• Fiery supports auto-switching for PCL and
PostScript:
PCL 6 / PCL 5
• PCL formatted files are automatically
• PS files are automatically directed to the
• 80 scalable PCL fonts are installed.
• Fiery's PCL interpreter conforms to the
following specifications:
• PCL6 EC (XL).
• PCL6e.
• PCL5EC (with color).
• PCL6E (XL).
• PJL.
• Fiery supports Ustatus commands via
Font Support
• Fiery enables use of double-byte Chinese,
Japanese and Korean fonts from all major
font foundries.
• Enhanced font support for System 8e includes
additional PCL fonts and optional Bitstream*
fonts.
* OEM Dependent
Fiery SmartRIP
• Combining an Adobe Configurable PostScript
Interpreter (CPSI) RIP with Fiery SmartRIP
Technology
technology allows for:
• Dramatically faster page processing
• Improved efficiency and predictability in
• Visibly smoother edges and fine-type at
KEY FUNCTIONS & FEATURES
directed to the PCL interpreter.
PS interpreter.
PJL.
through the recognition of file
characteristics and the use of adaptive
processing to accelerate color,
compression and rendering processes.
RIP performance benchmarked at up
to 2X the PPI of competing
technologies on similar hardware
support of both color and variable data
printing.
high resolution (1 200dpi and up);
especially noticeable in Kanji fonts, as
well as Roman faces with delicate thin
elements (example: Optima).
Standard Features
FIERY ADVANTAGE
• Reinforces Fiery positioning as the fastest
RIP in the industry.
• Fiery's enhanced PCL functionality makes it
compatible with PCL-only applications and a
great solution for corporate environments
with a mixture of PostScript and PCL
printers.
• With the support of double-byte, Fiery
technology leverages new markets and
increases Fiery-driven printer usage in
existing markets.
• As a co-developer of an Adobe PostScript
interpreter, EFI designs all aspects of the
Fiery to leverage as much of the hardware
and software functionality as possible,
resulting in dramatic productivity gains at all
levels of the print production workflow.
FIERY SYSTEM 8e RELEASE 2
CUSTOMER BENEFITS
• Increases Fiery throughput by reducing
the need to re-RIP the same image in
the same file.
• Improves PDF workflow by successfully
rendering PDF files containing X-
Objects.
• With Fiery's Auto Switching between
PCL and PostScript, customers aren't
required to change workflow
processes, saving time and reducing
training and support overhead.
• Supporting additional PCL fonts, the
Fiery is highly adaptable into today's
customer environments
• Customers with Asian font
requirements can utilize Fiery
technology for more productive, high-
quality printing
• Customers realize increased
productivity by having much faster
throughput
• Improved image quality without
affecting processing performance
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