Apparatus and methods for image processing optimization for variable data printing

摘要

Apparatus and methods for providing a pre-rasterized print job for variable data printing are disclosed. In one embodiment, a set of printer characteristics may be determined and then transferred to a typesetting system. The typesetting system may then pre-rasterize objects of the print job based in part on the received printer characteristics. A pre-rasterized print job, including the pre-rasterized objects and print layout instructions may then be generated, such as in the form of a PostScript file, which may then be transferred to a raster image processor (RIP) for generation of printed output. In another embodiment, a printer characterization file may be used for execution on a printing system to determine the set of printer characteristics that may include native resolution, rotation angle, compression data and/or other data or information characterizing the printing system.

主权项

1. A method for enhancing performance in a printing system, the method comprising:
receiving, at a typesetter and from a printing system, an output including one or more printer characteristics, the one or more printer characteristics having been extracted from a printer characterization file by the printing system based on executable instructions included in the printer characterization file; receiving, at the typesetter, data defining one or more objects to be incorporated in a print job; rasterizing, based at least in part on the set of printer characteristics, an object of the one or more objects to generate a pre-rasterized object; and generating a pre-rasterized print job, in a programmed file format, the print job including the pre-rasterized object and a set of print layout instructions.