Navigator Elite Harlequin RIP Workflow

Operator convenience with all the tools necessary to efficiently drive your work to the pressroom.

Navigator Elite Workflow is the premier offering in the Navigator product line including the latest Harlequin RIP and the Navigator Workflow Server.

Designed for prepress departments in need of no-nonsense, productive, economical solutions, Navigator Elite combines operator convenience with all the tools necessary to efficiently drive your work to the pressroom. Easy-to-use, powerful, flexible, and compatible with more than 250 output devices, Navigator Elite also gives you the full backing and support of Xitron. We build solutions based on customer’s needs, creating a lasting partnership for years to come.

The Navigator Elite Harlequin RIP Workflow helps increase productivity, manage your work, and reduce costs. With an intuitive user interface, an operator is able to manage and control jobs from virtually any prepress workstation. Specific workflow sequences can be designated and stored, greatly reducing the opportunity for error.

Navigator Elite Harlequin RIP Workflow includes PDF Creation and Preflighting, plus a robust Ink Remapping tool, providing a quick and easy way to eliminate or consolidate plates within a job. Scriptable Hot Folders allow jobs to be sorted automatically by the workflow based on job size or other criteria.

Also included is Dynagram’s powerful inpO2 Basic imposition solution. inpO2 Basic allows you to increase your productivity with a powerful and scalable PDF imposition software, built right into the familiar environment of Acrobat 8/9. inpO2 Basic provides the functions and features for commercial printers with PDF workflows (requires Adobe Acrobat 8 or higher.) The Navigator Workflow Server's Imposition Integrator option provides greater control over imposed jobs within the workflow. Optional upgrades to Professional and Complete are also available.

Navigator Elite Workflow Operation

Remote Control From Your Desktop

Navigator Elite Workflow uses client server technology. With an easy-to-use graphical user interface the Navigator Elite Workflow enables operators to manage and control jobs from a Mac or PC workstation. Job tracking can be monitored on any workstation throughout the production process. Administrator and user permissions can be set up for each client providing various levels of access. The system includes two client licenses. Additional licenses can be purchased up to a maximum of ten.

Extensive Job Management

Job tracking and process control has never been easier. The workflow enables users to sort jobs by name, status, priority, workflow and job number. There are also additional headings that can be customized to fit your requirements. This enables operators to quickly navigate through a long list of jobs based on the selected criteria. The management system also keeps copies of the job at all stages of the workflow. This allows jobs to be easily resubmitted without having to go back to the original design application to be reprinted.

Controlling RIP Page Setups

Commonly used settings in Page Setups can be edited within the workflow. Rotation, trapping, imposition templates and separation styles can all be edited. This reduces the number of individual Page Setups required. Access to these Page Setups also allows the user to make last minute changes to the job on the fly. These changes do not affect the original Page Setups—only the setup for that particular job.

PDF Capabilities

Navigator Elite Workflow’s PDF capabilities provide greater control and management of incoming Postscript and PDF files. The PDF creator and Preflight modules are essential tools for creating and optimizing a Master PDF file. PDF creator automatically creates PDFs from incoming Postscript files, then preflights the PDFs using the integrated Preflight module that fixes many common job problems. Preflight reports can automatically be generated to alert the operator to problems such as low resolution images, 4-color black text, and RGB images. Adding Acrobat Professional and Enfocus PitStop provides PDF editing capabilities to your system. The ability to edit PDF files provides even more control and flexibility over incoming PDF files.

Options

We listen to our customers and offer the options that further assist in bringing productivity to the prepress department. Whether you need a web-to-print interface, stochastic screening, a plug-in to drive a proofing device, an additional high resolution output or the ability to set the ink keys on your press, Xitron has a solution.

In-RIP Trapping Option

TrapPro is an in-RIP trapping application that handles trapping automatically as jobs are processed through your workflow. TrapPro uses an object-based, raster-aware engine that delivers outstanding performance. A Device Oriented Display List generated by the Navigator RIP determines trap positions. This allows the system to trap everything the RIP renders with pixel accuracy. TrapPro has the features that print professionals require, including sliding traps, feathered traps, chokes super blacks, and small object protection.

Proofing Options

Adding an proofing plug-in to the Navigator Elite Workflow helps ensure data integrity by using the same RIP to drive your output device and proofing device. Xitron’s TotalProof plug-ins provides excellent color process control, giving accurate, consistent and predictable color reproduction for a wide range of workflows. TotalProof includes many industry standard ICC Profiles giving you “Out of the Box” proofing standards. Importing custom made ICC profiles generated from third party profiling software is also supported.

Screening Options

Navigator Elite offers screening technology that is designed to resolve quality issues faced by the prepress and printing industry. The standard AM screening is based on Harlequin Precision Screening (HPS) and provides high resolution output up to 300 lines per inch. The optional FM screening is based on Harlequin Dispersed Screening (HDS). HDS screening creates reproductions with increased sharpness over AM Screening and offers relief from cross screens and object moiré. It addresses many of the deficiencies other FM screening techniques suffer from, and provides a robust screening solution for a variety of printing situations.

Navigator HXM provides even greater flexibility by offering a hybrid screening solution that further enhances the ability to output higher line screens at lower resolutions resulting in increased productivity.

KeySetter Option

KeySetter is ideal for offset presses for setting ink keys. KeySetter generates ink key data so that the press operator can accurately set the ink keys for each print job. A press configuration file is generated for each press indicating number of keys, width of coverage per ink zone and plate margin information. KeySetter Connect includes an electronic interface to the press console allowing for automatic setting of the ink keys as well as the ability for the KeySetter software to "learn" as the press operator makes final ink key adjustments. With Key Setter Connect, the final ink key settings may be stored back to the system resulting in make-ready savings of 50-90% for job reruns. KeySetter reduces makeready time and improves pressroom productivity.

Navigator Elite Workflow Specifications (standard/optional)

PDF Tools                                     PDF Creation, Preflight, Action Lists, Certified PDF

Client/Server Technology              Includes two clients license

                                                      Additional licenses can be purchased up to a maximum of ten 

Multiple RIP Support                     Includes support for one RIP

                                                      Additional RIP support can be purchased up to a maximum of four

RIP Technology                             Harlequin version 8

In-RIP Trapping                             TrapPro in-RIP trapping option available

Input Formats                                PostScript, PDF 1.7, EPS, Tiff 6.0, 1-Bit Tiff

Output Formats                             Optional support for more than 250 different devices,

                                                      1-Bit Tiff, 8-Bit TIFF, Ink Key Files, CIP3, Raster PDF

Screening                                     AM Screening based on Harlequin Precision Screening

                                                     FM Screening based on Harlequin Dispersed Screening (option)

Proofing (option)                          Device drivers available for Epson 4000, 4800, 4880

                                                    7600, 7800, 7880, 7900, 9600, 9800, 9880, 9900

                                                    Other device drivers are also available

Support behind the Solution

Your investment in a Navigator Elite Harlequin RIP Workflow includes not only the software and interface, but the expertise to make this solution successful in your business. Xitron offers support contracts with assistance via email, telephone and even onsite when required. Using advanced Internet technology, Xitron’s technical specialists are able to diagnose and repair most problems remotely.

System Requirements

The minimum recommended requirements shown are for nominal loads. Additional RAM, additional or faster processors, faster and/or larger hard

drives may be necessary to achieve optimal speed and throughput. Use the minimum specifications provided as a starting point. Final PC configuration is an end-user decision based on budget, workflow and speed requirements.

All configurations assume the customer will require and specify some form of network connectivity such as 100-base Ethernet. Although it may be possible to operate the workflow with less than the minimum, Xitron recommendations are based on providing the customer with a system to meet their production demands.

Navigator Workflow Server

Minimum System Requirements

• 2 Ghz Dual Core 
• 160 GB hard drive (some TIFF
  output devices may require larger capacity drives due to file output size)
• DVD ROM
• 3 Available USB 2.0 ports for dongles and interface
• Windows XP Pro, Windows 2003 Server, Vista Business 32 bit, Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
• 4 GB RAM*
• 100/1000 Network Interface Card

Recommended System Requirements

• 3 Ghz Dual Core 
• Additional hardware raided volume of 500 GB to 1 TB for installation of the RIP
• DVD ROM
• 3 Available USB 2.0 ports for dongles and interface
• Windows XP Pro, Windows 2003 Server , Vista Business 32 bit, Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
• 4 GB RAM
• 100/1000 Network Interface Card

Server requirements vary based on production volume demands and
number of client and RIP connections. Consult with a Xitron representative to
determine specific requirements for an account. Specifications show are for
Rip Manager Server only and does not take into consideration the requirements for the RIP or client.

Navigator Workflow PC Client

Minimum System Requirements

• Pentium 4 2.6 GHz/Athlon 64 2800+
• 80 GB hard drive
• DVD ROM
• Windows XP Pro, Windows 2003 Server, VISTA Business, Windows 7 Professional
• 1 GB RAM
• 100/1000 Network Interface Card

Recommendations do not include the requirements for other workstation software.

Navigator Workflow Mac Client

Minimum System Requirements

• Mac G4, 350 Mhz or faster (G5 recommended)
• 40 GB hard drive
• DVD ROM
• OS 10.4
• 1 GB RAM
• 100/1000 Network Interface Card

Recommendations do not include the requirements for other workstation software.