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Fixed a bug where the Mac would display a "File exists" message if the same file was saved to a drop folder, published by a Unix Server (Linux/Solaris/SGI). This was because the resource fork was not removed after the file had been spooled.

Fixed a problem on the Unix version where closing the Server window by clicking in the X of the window would not kill the process.

Fixed a problem where the SGI Server would crash if the output resolution was around 72dpi, giving a bus error.

Fixed a problem if using the Absolute Colourimetric Rendering Intent where the background appeared too dark.

Fixed a problem with the 1-bit TIFF output driver where it would overwrite a previous plate when ColourKeys were turned on. Now each one is unique.

Fixed a problem where progressive JPEG's from Photoshop would fail to image.

Fixed the banding issues in vignettes with unscreened data. This is part of the improved output quality of the new drivers.

Fixed a problem where the User Interface would sometimes lockup if the Server was engaged in lengthy operations.

Fixed a problem where Named Pipes did not work with Windows 2000, service pack 2.

Fixed a problem where a job would sometimes fail to process if JobInfo was on.

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We now check the status of a printer that makes up a pool before sending a job to it. Before, if you turned a printer off, the Server would still send jobs to it. Now if it is off, we do not send any jobs to it until it is turned on again.

Added a "job id" at the end of the "nested job" name in the QueueManager to make each nested job have a unique name.

Placed a limit on the naming length for PDF files to 28 characters maximum. This consists of up to 16 characters from the incoming filename (less any spaces), followed by an underscore and a unique number. This is because Mac's cannot see files over 32 characters long.

Added a check for RGB images in PDF/PS files and give the option to error if one is detected. This is enabled via a checkbox in the effects part of the pagesetup.

Added a better mode for the ICC rendering engine to improve quality. This is selectable in the System tab of the Control Panel. Options are Better or Faster. Faster is the same as the previous version.

Added extra functionality to the ColourKeys allowing you to configure how your plates will output.

Added a Continuous Tone Separated TIFF printer driver.

Added more PJL commands to the HP large format printer driver to provide better support for the HP800.

Centreing has been improved to always centre the job even when it is larger than the print area and crop all around the edges. Before we used to crop the job to the page size and then centre.

Added the ability to sort the jobs in the QueueManager by clicking on the list headers just as you can on the RIPMonitor. Jobs can be viewed by Name, Size, Source or Status.

Added the ability to resubmit jobs to different printers of the same sort, i.e., if you have two Epson 10000CF machines, jobs from one can be submitted to the other. The colour may vary from printer to printer as characteristics of the machines may differ. The calibration information is still stored in the print job for the pagesetup it was initially submitted to. This will be particularly useful for Newspapers so they can re-direct jobs from one printer to another if one fails and time does not permit re-imaging.

Added the ability to archive and restore ICC profiles to the Database Manager. Now all parts of the database can be archived or restored in one go.

Re-wrote the FJ500 driver to support the 8 colours properly. You can now use CMYKLcLmOG.

Shortened the time it takes to nest jobs when the "Nest Now" button is clicked. The jobs will now nest within 20 secs.

Re-wrote most of the print drivers to utilise the new calibration method. This vastly improves the quality of output. The drivers updated are: Roland FJ400/500/600; Epson 10000/10000CF, 7500/9500 & 7000/9000; HP 1055/2000/3000/5000, HP 2500GA; Techsage SpinJet; Canon BJ8500.

Added the ability to use scanner profiles as monitor profiles, i.e., RGB to LAB conversion, which allows you to use digital camera profiles to improve output quality.

Added automatic linearisation of printers. This is a new application allowing an easy linearisation process using an online device, connected to the serial port of the Server.

Added support for the online devices connected via the serial port as follows: X-rite DTP 41, 32, 43, 22 - Digital Swatchbook; Gretag Macbeth Spectrolino, SpectroScan.

Added "Speed" option for the Epson 7000/9000 printers. This is selectable under the customise box for the printer. The options are either Speed or Quality.

Improved the performance of the Database Manager. This can still take quite a bit of time if archiving the whole database and there are a large number of ICC profiles. It can also take quite a bit of memory which is will hold while the Database Manager has items in its list. This is because it adds the items to a list. Each ICC profile can be 1.5MB, which can add up if there alot. Old databases are not compatible with this version.

Added an ICC Tweaker application where individual colours can be adjusted when using ICC profiles.

Made some speed improvements to the rendering which should be better on faster CPUs.

Performance improved in the ICC, screening and descreening/sub-sampling (RDT) engines.

Added support to the Gradation editor for Orange and Green curves.

Improved the performance of the ColourKeys and Special Colour merging.

Added bottom and right margins. This can assist in setting up the Techsage SpinJet for double-sided proofing.

Added support for the Hexachrome calibration target from Gretag Macbeth Profile Maker and Monaco Profiler.

Added support to the drop folders for single file unscreened DCS2.0 format. This requires the Postscript RIP license.

Added the automatic trimming of the log file which is now automatically trimmed to 6 months. This can be trimmed to less if desired via the new log file window. This is the new format for the log file so existing log files are deleted when the 2.6 (or later) Server is first run. The log file is not really readable anymore as a file. The Server windows display as before and the new Server log window allows you to save the file to disk as HTML. This also gives you the ability to view the Server window from any Client connected, which is especially useful for remote printing setups.

Upgraded the RIP to a new version which has better support for PDF files.

Added support for the new Epson 7600/9600 printers.

Added the Densitometer application. This allows you to read densities from the online devices that we support. You can read paper compensated densities, percentage tint values and export the list to a file.

Enhanced the performance of the Print Gallery so it is faster at displaying the thumbnails. The thumbnails are now scalable and memory is no longer bloated.

Changed the "status" of a job in the image queue to show when it is rotating. Before it was always imaging. Now if it is rotating it will tell you.

Sped up the QueueManager internal queue processing so everything is more responsive, especially when there are a large number of jobs. As an example, deleting a large number of jobs from a printer's list is much quicker.

Added thumbnails direct onto the QueueManager window. This is an option on the QueueManager image section called "Enable Updates". This saves the need to have the Thumbnail Alien running at all, but you still can.

Improved speed and memory use of the thumbnails on the QueueManager printers list when you double click.

Improved the memory use of the Thumbnail application.

Added a preview of the curve selected when using the Curve choose for Lineariser, Correction and DotGain curves from the pagesetup Control Panel.

Added a resize feature on all of the appropriate application windows. This allows for the resizing of the lists on the left side of the windows to make viewing long names easier.

Added the ability to the Postscript interpreter to handle swap files bigger than 2GB. This allows you to RIP any size job you wish, providing your machine has the capacity.

Converted the Linux version to 64-bit which removes the 2GB limit on PS file sizes. This allows any size of file to be imaged and rotated, provided your machine has the capacity. This requires RedHat 7.1 or later.

Added the ability to retain the old drivers in the new version. These are labelled "Vintage" drivers and are the 2.5.3 drivers for the printers that have been updated. This allows you to upgrade to the new version and retain all of your existing setups and calibration. The drivers are found at the bottom of the Printers list in the Control Panel.

Added the ability to add your own logo or slugline to a job. This must be an EPS format and it can be configured to be placed at any part of the job, outside of the image area. See logo box for more information.

Added the functionality to the Server to detect changes in the customise sections and automatically update them with the new features and retain any existing data in the customise box. Previously, you had to select another printer from the list and then re-select the same one again to retrieve the new features. This also went back to the defaults and lost any current settings.

Added support for the new HP DesignJet 10ps/20ps/50ps printers.