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Harlequin RIP core
Navigator uses the Harlequin RIP technology widely deployed across print markets. The goal is predictable interpretation of complex PDF and PostScript jobs with a mature production engine.
Xitron
Xitron Navigator
A modular prepress RIP and workflow for commercial, packaging, specialty print and existing CTP environments.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
About Xitron
Xitron Navigator is a Harlequin RIP-based prepress workflow for commercial, packaging and specialty print production. Xitron currently lists Navigator RIP v14 and Workflow v9. Navigator is designed around hardware independence, allowing many printers to modernize RIP/workflow software while retaining compatible CTP or proofing hardware. Xitron also develops K2 Workflow, flexo and screen-printing solutions, raster/TIFF catchers and digital front ends.
Products & capabilities
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Navigator RIP v14 — current Harlequin-based RIP for PDF, PostScript and EPS interpretation.
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Navigator Workflow v9 — client/server job management, routing, previews, automation and operator control.
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Hardware independence — broad output-device support can allow workflow replacement without automatically replacing a compatible platesetter.
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Native PDF processing — modern PDF interpretation helps reduce errors associated with legacy flattening or intermediate conversions.
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Workflow options — configure job submission, naming, routing, proofing, trapping, imposition and output features to match production needs.
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K2 Workflow — Xitron's newer full-featured workflow platform adds advanced job submission, automation and imposition capabilities.
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Specialty markets — Navigator-based solutions are available for offset, flexo, screen printing and high-speed inkjet applications.
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Interfaces and drivers — Xitron supplies interface products and output drivers for many legacy and current CTP environments.
DETAILED OVERVIEW
What to know about Xitron Navigator.
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Keep compatible CTP hardware
A major Navigator use case is workflow modernization without forcing the customer to replace a functioning supported platesetter. Bay Digital can evaluate the existing device, interface and workflow path.
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Operator-controlled workflow
Navigator can be configured around existing job practices instead of forcing a single fixed process. Hot folders, queues, naming, routing and approval/checkpoint behavior can be matched to the shop.
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Upgrade path
For customers on older Navigator releases, Bay Digital can review server requirements, device drivers, workflow configuration and migration steps for current RIP/workflow releases.
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K2 evaluation
Where more advanced automation and imposition editing are required, we can also evaluate Xitron K2 alongside Navigator rather than treating every installation the same.
BAY DIGITAL OVERVIEW
Navigator provides accurate PDF, PostScript and EPS interpretation with flexible workflow control and broad output-device support. It can be a practical path for modernizing prepress workflow while continuing to use compatible existing CTP hardware.
How Bay Digital can help
- Harlequin RIP
- PDF/PostScript/EPS
- Modular workflow
- Broad CTP support
- Job routing and automation
- Proofing and output
BAY DIGITAL SERVICES
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