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ColorCut Pro Server Station

The ColorCut Pro Server Station acts as a network hub for the design studio and production cutting and finishing department.

The Server Station is a hardware workstation & software bundle compromising of, an ergonomic, free-standing workstation pre-installed with additional the ColorCut Pro software suite which includes:
• Production Studio + additional user licence  • Template Manager  • Job Library Manager

Maximising workflow & productivity for ColorCut users

The innovative features of ColorCut Server Station will streamline the entire cutting process, increase workforce productivity, reduce costs – and increase profits.

Whilst the ColorCut Pro software supplied with each cutter can be used to simply cut files directly from the user’s desktop – high-productivity environments will certainly reap the rewards provided via the automation which the Server Station offers!

ColorCut Server Stations are the central hub of ColorCut’s cutting ecosystem – connecting to each networked graphic designers’ system and integrating with the print/finishing room for seamless workflow automation. Along with its innovative features, the Server Station provides a ‘level playing field’ for all associated devices – removing the headaches often suffered by varying operating systems and conflicting program versions on one network. And reduced need to rely upon dealer support.

By off-loading final jobs from designers’ computers and into the production workflow, the Server Station enables the design studio to continue with their creative tasks, whilst enabling print production staff to pick up the process of job cutting, without further impact upon the design studio’s time or physical movements.

A ColorCut Pro Server Station enables networked design studios and print finishing zones to be independently located throughout their premises if desired.

This level of contactless automation also helps progressive organisations achieve streamlined non-touch processes demanded by many QC accreditations.


Key Points

  • The Server Station is supplied complete with a pre-installed Windows® PC and ColorCut Pro software suite, with a flat screen monitor, mouse and keyboard
  • Production Studio 5 is the core operating software
  • Template Maker enables designers to create simple cartons and shaped items
  • Job Library Manager sophisticated job management, with custom action assignment User Licence allows 2 extra user seats

Advanced functionality and networked workflow maximises cutter productivity

Realise the full potential of ColorCut Pro software, through the ColorCut Pro Server Station. Its innovative features will streamline the entire cutting process, increase workforce productivity, reduce costs and increase profits.

Hello central hub
Implement the Intec ColorCut Pro Server Station into your organisation and benefit instantly from a highly efficient central hub, at the heart of graphic design and post-press production. By off-loading final jobs from designers’ computers and into the production workflow, the Server Station enables the design studio to continue with their creative tasks, whilst enabling print production staff to pick up the process of job cutting, without further impact upon the design studio’s time or physical movements.

Connecting each networked graphic designers’ system and integrating with the print/finishing room, workflow is accessible by all and automation is seamless. Users can be independently located throughout the networked premises if desired.

Along with its innovative features, the Server Station provides a ‘level playing field’ for all associated devices – removing the headaches often suffered by varying operating systems and conflicting program versions on one network.


ColorCut Pro Production Studio

ColorCut Pro is a stand-alone application with a plugin, that can be installed on remote computers anywhere within the workflow environment, to perform contour cutting of paper card and synthetics. Intec supplies this with all ColorCut models to offer a complete turnkey solution.

For creatives the application enables artworkers to generate barcoded or QR coded cut files with associated job numbers, as an integral part of their design, for instant job recognition and file retrieval.

For print finishers the ColorCut Job Library enables users to retrieve previously prepared cut files into their workflow, without the need to launch Adobe® illustrator® or CorelDRAW®. This is typically used in a production environment, remote from the design studio.

Versions of ColorCut Pro residing upon the Server Station are commissioned to operate at a much more advanced level than ‘stand alone’ versions.

All Server Station users will benefit from a whole host of premium-grade features which make a quantum leap in functionality and productivity.

2 additional user seats: Additional users are included in the licence for Server Station customers.

SmartColors

Random colours specified in supplied artwork for cutting, creasing, perforation tasks, get migrated to SmartColors to suit the ColorCut environment – and also get saved for each time that job is recalled.

PC and Mac compatible

Cut files can be received from both PC and Mac directly into the Sever Station Job Library Manager.

Virtually zero errors

The simplicity of having one central hub for all users and the way in which users become trained to adopt a common working practice – means the Server Station makes production errors, a problem of the past.

Template Manager

As of version 4.00, this plugin allows networked design studio users to produce bespoke cut files to suit their projects prior to adding artwork. The designer simply enters the overall L x W x H dimensions for their package and the plugin calculates all the inner dimensions, folds, creases, tucks and flaps. The vector box template file is exported and the design content can be added on another layer, within Adobe® Illustrator® or CorelDRAW®.

Job Library Manager

Acting very much like a RIP workflow, this sophisticated feature brings massive functionality to the networked library of cut job files. One central and synchronised source for all ColorCut users.


Specifications

ColorCut Pro Server Station

Overview
The Server Station is supplied complete with a powerful work station pre-installed with ColorCut Pro software suite, a flat screen monitor, mouse and keyboard

ColorCut Pro Software Suite

Production Studio
This is the core operating software to enable operation of any ColorCut device and for designer's client version for creation of cut files and saving to ColorCut Pro Job Library. 2 user licences included.
Production Studio
A network library for cut files, pre-installed on the Server Station and provides one central and synchronised source for all ColorCut users
Template Maker
Create simple cartons and shaped items using the installed Template Maker and save these cut files for multiple use by all authorised users
Software User Licence
The Server Station includes an additional software User Licence enabling two extra user seats

PC Specification

Hardware Specification
Processor: Intel i5, 64bit 6 Core processor (6 Cores/9MB/6T/3.0GHz to 4.4GHz/65W). Memory: 8GB Ram. Storage: Min 256GB HDD. Graphics Card: Intel® Integrated Graphics. USB Ports: 8 Ports (4 front, 4 at rear, - 2 used for Keyboard & Mouse, leaving 6 available). Optical drive: DVD+/-RW 9.5mm Optical Disk Drive. Monitor: LED-backlit LCD monitor - 20" 1600 x 900
Stand Specification
Premium - Ergonomic WorkStation Server Stand: Adjustable Monitor Bracket, for 25 degree tilt. Keyboard shelf with left or right handed mouse area. PC locking bracket

PC Power

Voltage
AC 110-240v~, 50-60Hz, 180w
Power supply
180w, 6.8A (110-220v), 3.4A (200-240v)
Approvals
Complies with CE, RoHs directive, Energy Star

SERVER STATION POD

Weight (unpacked) including stand
44kgs
Dimensions W x D x H
740 × 550 × 1420mm (29.13" x 21.65" x 55.90")