Solimar Systems releases SPDE 9.4 with new ReadyPDF Pre-Press Console

Print Solutions

Solimar Systems has announced the release of Solimar Print Director Enterprise (SPDE) version 9.4, featuring a new ReadyPDF Pre-Press Console and enhanced colour management capabilities. This latest version introduces a multi-user testing interface and improved PDF optimisation controls for high volume production environments.

SPDE 9.4 introduces the ReadyPDF Pre-Press Console, a new thin-client interface that enables multiple users to test and configure ReadyPDF settings simultaneously without needing to access the SPDE system manager.

‘The ReadyPDF Pre-press Console provides a highly flexible and dynamic testing environment for our customers,’ said Mary Ann Rowan, Solimar Systems chief experience officer. ‘Development and preflight teams can now test, build, and share configurations and templates concurrently, on their personal desktop or laptop.’

SPDE 9.4 introduces new colour modification options in the ReadyPDF module, offering print professionals enhanced control over black colour processing. These features help address production considerations related to ink use, output quality, and colour consistency.

SPDE 9.4 continues Solimar's commitment to supporting the latest enterprise platforms with Windows Server 2025 compatibility, ensuring that customers can leverage the latest Microsoft versions. The release also includes a new Output Intents colour profile option, enhanced vector path processing controls, and improved font mapping capabilities.

The ReadyPDF Pre-press Console addresses workflow efficiency challenges by enabling concurrent testing of applications before they are deployed for production. This helps organisations validate settings and reduce potential production issues.

‘Our customers operate in high volume, production print and mail environments and now have expanded onboarding capabilities,’ stated Mary Ann Rowan, chief experience officer. ‘The ReadyPDF Pre-press Console provides improved productivity from pre-press to production print to electronic document creation and delivery.’

SPDE 9.4 is available immediately to active customers on the company’s standard update process. As part of its commitment to current technology standards, Solimar Systems will discontinue support for Windows 10 following Microsoft's end of support date of October 14, 2025, ensuring customers maintain access to security updates and vendor support.