how can i produce PPF files for Heidelberd SM74

[razvan]

Hi guys,

Recently our printshop purchased a 2003 SM74, with prepress interface. Now my press operators ask me for CIP3/PPF files. Anyone can tell me what i need to / how can i produce this files? (except buying a Prinect station from Heidelberg)

thanks

 

[alan]

We purchased a program called PressPerCent Pro from Excourse Excourse that has worked well for us. It is very reasonably priced.

Alan

 

[rbailleu]

do you have heidelberg prepress equipment. if you have almost any workflow you can create cip3 or a low res version on the plate image. prepress will make a press ready file from the low res graphic.

 

[razvan]

nope, we only have a scitex brisque RIP

 

[bhennig]

Then you can use the Brisque sequence called "Ink Pro" to create ppf files. But additionally you need another tool called "Prinect Prepress Interface" from Heidelberg to convert the files from Ink pro to use them with the CP2000 of the SM74.

 

[razvan]

hi Alan,

can i send you one of my .PS files so you run it through PressPerCent and give me back the PPF file?

We purchased a program called PressPerCent Pro from Excourse Excourse that has worked well for us. It is very reasonably priced.

Alan

 

[alan]

Glad to. Just send me the .ps and I will return it as a ppf. The only thing that may be a problem are the ink key settings.

You can download a demo version of the software at Excourse.

Alan

 

[Xitron-Bill]

Xitron offers a program called KeySetter. We can either produce a simple PPF file or provide a complete ink key presetting system for your press. I sent you a private message with additional information. You may contact me directly at [email protected].

 

[akalaray]

Prepress Interface - from Heidelberg - We have it, bought it second hand, works great.

 

[razvan]

Yes, i konow it works great, but i have to find a solution cheaper than 8000 - 10000 euros. And quick

Prepress Interface - from Heidelberg - We have it, bought it second hand, works great.

 

[imt_streamliner]

PrePressInterface

PrePressInterface

Hi guys,

Recently our printshop purchased a 2003 SM74, with prepress interface. Now my press operators ask me for CIP3/PPF files. Anyone can tell me what i need to / how can i produce this files? (except buying a Prinect station from Heidelberg)

thanks

We may provide you a version of PrePressInterface 3.2 for 4000 Euro if needed. If you are interested contact us directly. [email protected]

 

[razvan]

Thank you all guys, solved the problem - alan's way.

 

[Ultimate]

InkReady from Ultimate Technographics. Ask for a free trial license.

Ray Duval
Ultimate Tech.
raymond @ imposition.com

 

[Green Printer]

Thank you all guys, solved the problem - alan's way.

We have been using press percent since 2002. It works A OK. We use it for 3 presses from 3 different manufactures. Very easy to use, can set up separate auto workflow for each press. Cost less than $300.00. You can spend 30 times more but I highly doubt if it will work any better.

 

[razvan]

Green, you're so right. First time using it, took me 10 minutes to install, setup keys, paper and export PPF.
... oh, and te pressmen were satisfied (wich is like Santa coming to town )

We have been using press percent since 2002. It works A OK. We use it for 3 presses from 3 different manufactures. Very easy to use, can set up separate auto workflow for each press. Cost less than $300.00. You can spend 30 times more but I highly doubt if it will work any better.

 

[mfrederick]

Does anyone have information as to how to connect Heidelberg CP2000 to network? Just bought a used Heidi SM74 with CP2000 and Heidelberg is no help!

Thanks,

Marc

 

[Equintana]

if you have SM 74 and Prepress Interface, you need to verify in CP2000 center is active the preset link or instant gate licence, it's necesary to transfer data on line to SM 74 from prepress interface or 3er vendors. Also you need generate PPF files in your Pre Press with ink pro if you have Brisque.

 

[Equintana]

The PPF/CIP3 files are generated in the PrePress area, Do you have some RIP?, ask your provider for the respective CIP3 License. Now in the Press Rom side you have Prepress Interface only you need to verify in CP2000 if is active Instat Gate or Preset Link license to conect it in the network.