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• FreeForm 1
Fiery FreeForm 1 is a simple way to create page-based variable data jobs. Users need a software application that contains a
database merge feature for authoring. Rasterized master background pages are created with specified variable content zones, and
database information is merged into these zones. Granularity for the job is at the page level and limited to a single job master.
• FreeForm 2
Fiery FreeForm 2 technology expands on FreeForm 1 by allowing a variable data document to individually access and reuse any
page within a master document. Any page of the variable data file can be associated with any page of the master document.
Conditional page printing from the application is possible through page-level commands.
FreeForm 2 requires the use of a supporting 3
rd
party VDP authoring tool such as PrintShop Mail.
Operators can use FreeForm 2 and Fiery Impose for imposed VDP set finishing (record-based finishing).
Benefits:
Offers open VDP implementation, ensuring compatibility in all VDP workflows and complete flexibility.
Consistent Fiery workflow interface greatly reduces training curve for existing Fiery users, leading to fast adoption and higher
productivity.
PPML 3.0
PPML 3.0 is the latest VDP standard, and it supports in-RIP
transparency flattening. Flattening transparencies as late in the
process as possible provides the best results. PPML 3.0 also
supports transparency within the PDF layer and transparency
between layers. It enables users to print variable layers as
designed and supports the printing of drop-shadow PostScript
masks and soft-edge TIFF masks; in addition, it lets users overlay a
reusable JPEG image.
Benefits:
Improves design flexibility and operator productivity.
Eliminates costly file rework.
Fiery FreeForm
Fiery FreeForm is an exclusive, built-in and simple-to-use VDP file format that supports a wide variety of source applications without the
need for a third-party VDP composition tool. With FreeForm, print providers can enter the market for personalized marketing campaigns
and support a multitude of customer requirements with ease. Fiery FreeForm is an ideal entry-level step that requires minimal skill, so
there is no learning curve for users. It is available on virtually all Fiery servers and can create static data masters with any application.
Fiery FreeForm doesn’t require an additional investment, so it is low risk.
Examples of a print job with transparencies
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