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αStream Pro is a high performance digital front end print controller that was designed for high-volume printing requirements and complex jobs. Native IPDS printing, and easy management of Postscript, PDF, and AFP files via a hot folder based spooler.
To be used with the following products:
VALEZUS T-2200
VALEZUS T1200
VALEZUS T-1200
PDF jobs are natively processed by the Adobe® PDF Print Engine, ensuring a perfect rendering management.
AFP files and IPDS streams are processed by a native IPDS RIP complying with the latest level IS/3 and MO:DCA GE (Graphic Arts) defined by the AFP consortium.
Management of complex impositions of pages (Front & Back). Redefine pages print order, rotate from 0° to 360°, or merge files with background or foreground (PDF, TIFF, JPEG). αStream Pro has the ability to add 1D or 2D barcodes containing counters, and create automatic insertion of blank pages for multi-file jobs with odd number of pages.
Computer Hardward Configuration
CONFIGURATION FOR VALEZUS T1200
Dell Precision 3460 XE SFF: Processor Intel® Core® I5-12500 32 GB RAM DDR4 512 M.2 SSD USB Restore Key USB License Protect Key (Dongle)
CONFIGURATION FOR VALEZUS T2200
Dell Precision 3660: Processor Intel® Core® l5-12600K 32 GB RAM DDR5 512 M.2 SSD USB Restore Key USB License Protect Key (Dongle)
Computer Hardward Warranty
Dell Pro Support: 5 Years
Computer Operating System
Windows® 10 IoT LTSC 2021
Network Connection
Ethernet: 1000 Base-T/100 Base TX
Network Protocols
TCP/IP, JMF, LPR, IPP, IPDS over TCP/IP
Input Data Streams
IPDS connection over TCP/IP
AFP
PDF Mono and Multi-Pages With and without transparency Level 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 PDF/X-1a, PDF/X-3, PDF/X-4, PDF/X-5, PDF/VT
PostScript EPS, PS level 3 Mono and Multi-Pages
Graphic’Arts TIFF Mono and Multi-Pages With and without transparency
JPEG, JPEG 2000 SVG, SVGz
PNG
GIF
Color Management
Linearization Curves, ICC Profiles Devices Links, Rendering Intent, Color Mapping table for indexed or named colors (E.g. Pantone colors to CMYK, RGB or LAB color spaces), Passthrough color management for RGB and CMYK input colors: Ability to define a color directly by object type (text, vector graphics, images) encountered in files without applying color conversion
IPDS Supported Commands
Text: PTOCA1, 2, 3, 4
Vectors: GOCA DR/2V0, GOCA GRS3
Images: IM Image, IO Image, IOCA FS10, FS11, FS40, FS42, FS45
Image containers: JPEG, JPEG2000,GIF, PNG, TIFF mono and multi-pages with and without transparency, PDF mono and multi-pages with and without transparency
Font: LF1 SBCS/DBCS, LF3 Type1 PFB and CID-KEYED font, Containers TTF, TTC and OTF
Barcode: BCOCA BCD1 and BCD2
Color Management Resources: ICC profiles, Devices Links
IPDS Compatibility: Compliant to the AFP consortium IS/3 MO:DCA and MO:DCA GA
Software Maintenance/Upgrade
Maintenance and Up-Grade Annually