Apprentice InkJet Server ™

Overview

Specially engineered for architects, engineers, and construction professionals, Apprentice allows users to view CAD images and output them to a myriad of time-saving print options. The application speeds up file processing, reduces misprints, and allows output of print sets. It also logs print statistics, which makes it ideal for use in facilities management environments.

Apprentice will process most common CAD file formats and will output to Windows, PostScript (optional), HP-GL/2, or HP-RTL.

The software can be purchased with either a 10-seat or unlimited LAN client license. A single-user version is also available.

Features
WYSIWYG Viewer
Full grayscale print preview saves time and paper.

Electronic Stamps
Easily create, add, and re-use stamps using simple drag-and-drop commands.

Extensive Network Support
Any machine on a standard TCP/IP network can function as your print server.

Sophisticated Pen Line Settings
View and select individual pen line features or make global changes to entire pen sets for color and monochrome printers.

Web Job Ordering
Apprentice's new HTML-based work order form can send a customer email when a job is received or printed — or when errors turn up.

Error Checking
Apprentice checks for missing fonts, xrefs, and corrupt files, ensuring that your job can be completed.

Finishing Options Included
Sort, collate, and staple documents — finishing options are included.

Raster/Vector Overlay
View and print overlays simply by dragging one file on top of another.

Multiple Licensing Options
Apprentice is available for a single workstation or a network server with multiple LAN client licenses.

Print Queue Automation
Create multiple queues to perform a multitude of print functions, including automatic stamping, banners, printing, and archiving.

AutoCAD Not Required
Install, process, and print files without running AutoCAD on every workstation.

Variety of File Formats Supported

AutoCAD DWG (up to r14)
AutoCAD DWG 2000
AutoCAD DXF
HP-GL, HP-GL/2
HP-RTL
CalComp
PCI/906/907
CALS
NIFF/NIRS
TIFF monochrome (uncompressed, packbits, group III and IV)
ASCII text
PostScript (optional)
PDF (optional)