DesignMerge® Options
Print Drivers
While DesignMerge® Pro outputs directly to any PostScript device, we also offer a number of optional, high-performance drivers for a variety of digital presses and variable-data output formats.
Xerox VIPP Driver
Finally, there is a graphical user-interface for Xerox VIPP. The Xerox VIPP driver for DesignMerge will automatically create all of the files necessary for any Xerox VIPP-enabled printer. For more information about the Xerox VIPP driver for DesignMerge, please below.
PPML Driver
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.
Creo VPS Driver
The DesignMerge VPS Driver generates Variable PostScript Specification (VPS) files compatible with most Creo/Scitex systems, including the new Spire system.
Xeikon/Barco PrintStreamer Driver
Meadows has also developed a special driver for the Xeikon/Barco PrintStreamer front-end. This driver will create all of the fixed and variable PostScript files, along with the required book ticket file that ties everything together. The files created by this driver are compatible with any PrintStreamer front-end, including printers from Xeikon, Xerox and IBM. The current version of this driver also supports "Master Page Picking" where individual master pages can be specified inside of a database field.
Other 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.
AppleScript Module
For the ultimate in workflow automation, Meadows offers the AppleScript XTensions module. This product allows several of the Meadows XTensions modules (including DesignMerge, CopyFit™ and Font Collector) to be controlled and directed from within the AppleScript environment. This wonderful addition is a must-have for any DesignMerge power user.