DesignMerge® Options

Print Drivers

While DesignMerge® Pro outputs directly to any PostScript device, we also offer high-performance drivers for digital presses and variable-data output formats.

PPML Driver (included with DesignMerge Pro Bundle)

The DesignMerge PPML Driver generates a suite of output files that can be submitted to any PPML-compliant printer. The driver supports a robust PPML feature set, including the ability to create reusable objects such as background forms and variable images. This driver has been tested and certified by most of the major PPML consumers, including EFI, Hewlett-Packard, and Xeikon.

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Creo VPS Driver (included with DesignMerge Pro Bundle)

The DesignMerge VPS Driver generates Variable PostScript Specification (VPS) files compatible with most Creo/Scitex systems, including the new Spire system.

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Other Optional DesignMerge Modules

Barcode Module

The Bar Code Module allows you to create bar codes inside of a document based on data that is extracted from a specified database field. For more information about the Barcode Module for DesignMerge, please click below.

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2D Barcode Module

The 2D Bar Code Module is designed to generate QR Code and Data Matrix bar codes directly in any Adobe InDesign document. The user has complete control over the sizing and encoding aspects of the bar code, and can even control certain styling aspects such as color.

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AppleScript/Scripting Module

For the ultimate in workflow automation, Meadows offers the AppleScript XTensions module for QuarkXPress, or Scripting Module for Adobe InDesign. This product allows several of the Meadows software modules (including DesignMerge and CopyFit™) to be controlled and directed from within the AppleScript environment. This wonderful addition is a must-have for any DesignMerge power-user.