Caldera PrimeCenter Introduces New Onboarding and Cutting Features
March 04, 2024
Caldera announces the release of new features for PrimeCenter, its prepress software for digital printing and cutting.
PrimeCenter 3.0 introduces significant changes that pave the way for upcoming updates and developments. This update enhances the user experience and expands cutting possibilities for its users.
Improved onboarding and a simpler user experience for new users are some of the key benefits of this PrimeCenter update. A brand-new homepage offers additional resources such as beginner-friendly tutorials to quickly master the basics of PrimeCenter, and how to easily prepare banner and sticker files with the software. Following these step-by-step guides allows users to learn best practices. They also help save time and media when preparing their files for production. In addition, users can access the general settings from the new homepage for better accessibility.
Version 3.0 also facilitates the preparation of ready-to-cut files compatible with industrial cutting solutions. The introduction of cut driver licenses enables users to assign specific cut drivers to their software based on the cutting devices that they own. By default, a PrimeCenter license will include 2 Cut driver licenses: a Generic Cut driver family license, and a Brand Cut driver family license to use with either Zünd or Kongsberg devices. Caldera will develop more drivers in the future. Users can assign each license to one type of cut driver, and will be able to use it with up to 10 devices of that category.
Isabelle Muligo, Product Manager at Caldera, says: “Our goal is to make the software more adapted to the specific conditions of each production environment. More than half of our users own several types and brands of cutters. PrimeCenter does not operate these devices directly, but it will make it easier to prepare cut files suited to specific devices. Once you assign the drivers, PrimeCenter only shows the adequate options for these devices. This change makes PrimeCenter more personalized to your needs. This is only a first step, as we are developing other drivers to simplify the preparation of ready-to-cut files.”
Furthermore, both Zünd Cut Center (ZCC) and Generic PDF cut drivers are improved for a better experience with these devices. A new option allows users to adjust cutter registration marks to the media, a particularly useful feature for high-end cutters with automatic mark detection. All these improvements offer a more tailored experience with PrimeCenter.
In addition, PrimeCenter’s entry-level subscription package has been rebranded from PrimeCenter Basic to PrimeCenter Essentials. This changes aligns PrimeCenter with the rest of the Caldera portfolio.
Lastly, PrimeCenter 3.0 boasts numerous additional improvements and fixes. Interface changes and enhanced translations provide enhanced user experience and software performance. To guide users through the update process, the cut driver assignation process, and through all the new changes and features introduced in PrimeCenter 3.0, Caldera has shared comprehensive documentation on its online knowledge center, Caldera HelpDesk. Following these guides will ensure a seamless transition to the latest version of the software.
Samin Sarkar, General Manager at Caldera, says: “Caldera is committed to providing market-leading solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. PrimeCenter 3.0 marks a significant milestone in this journey.”
About Caldera
Headquartered in Strasbourg, France, Caldera is a software company developing innovative solutions for the large-format digital printing industry. Since 1991, their award-winning programs have helped print service providers to improve their productivity, cost-efficiency and color output. Caldera solutions provide advanced color management, prepress and image processing tools for the graphics, signage and textile markets.
About PrimeCenter
PrimeCenter is a powerful prepress solution designed to optimize job preparation for digital printing and cutting. Automating repetitive prepress tasks guarantees reduced bottlenecks, significant time and media savings— plus increased productivity, quality and consistency. For more information, please visit www.caldera.com/primecenter/
Press contact: Sebastien Hanssens, VP Marketing & Operations
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