The Total Package

"PDF is the digital master—a single file format that can produce the same reliable content in print, on the digital press, digital proof, Internet, CD-ROM and beyond," contends Sheila Nysko, U.S. marketing packaging segment manager for Agfa.

At Heidelberg, PackPilot is a complete prepress solution for labels and packaging environments, running on Power Macintosh, and emphasizing Heidelberg's commitment to open system platforms. Comprised of ArtPro (trapping, stripping), LinoColor (image retouching) and PrintOpen (color management) technologies, PackPilot is an integral part of the Heidelberg Packaging solution. PackPilot features PostScript import translated on-the-fly, import of Illustrator files in its native format, vectorizing with dust recognition and straightening, and interactive and automatic trapping which is visible and editable on a monitor or digital proof. Coloring options include changing colors of an imported file, vignettes, CMYK conversion and Pantone capability, as well as step-and-repeat and tabular or automatic nesting functionality. PackPilot can deliver output on any PostScript device.