
SDP Smart Tools Workflow Software
SDP Smart Tools is a flexible client-server workflow solution designed to automate file preparation, streamline RIP control, and eliminate production bottlenecks. Built for small to mid-size print environments, it integrates seamlessly with Mitsubishi SDP Eco1630 systems while supporting scalable automation and job management.
ArchitectureClient-Server Workflow
PlatformsmacOS, Windows
File TypesAI, EPS, PDF, PS
Output1-bit & 8-bit TIFF
Key Features
- Cross-platform client access from Mac and PC workstations
- Live RIP editing without stopping active workflows
- Support for AI, EPS, PDF, and PS input formats
- TIFF output preview with zoom up to 800% before plate imaging
- Integrated PDF creation, preflight, and correction tools
- Customizable job tickets with barcodes, logos, and previews
Why It Matters
Manual file preparation and disconnected RIP workflows can slow production and increase errors. SDP Smart Tools centralizes control, enables real-time adjustments, and improves visibility across the entire prepress process.
Best used when: managing multiple incoming file types, automating plate output workflows, and maintaining consistent RIP control in a production prepress environment.
Specifications
| Architecture | Client-Server Workflow System |
| Supported File Types | .AI, .EPS, .PDF, .PS |
| Operating System Compatibility | macOS, Windows |
| RIP Integration | Real-time editing of page setup, trapping, and separation |
| Output Formats | 1-bit TIFF, 8-bit color-managed TIFF |
| PDF Tools | Certified PDF creation, output intent check, imposition plugin |
| Preflight Engine | Enfocus Pitstop |
| Job Ticketing | Customizable with logo, barcode, and preview |
| Output Devices | Mitsubishi SDP Eco1630 and compatible devices |
Applications
- Digital prepress automation
- Certified PDF generation and correction
- Plate output file management
- RIP workflow job ticketing
- Color proofing workflow support
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