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Jaws 2002.5 PostScript and PDF Language Compatible Interpreter
Jaws® is a configurable PostScript® Language Level 3 and can implement a wide variety of features such as custom
PDF 1.5 compatible interpreter, designed to run on a wide variety screening, image enhancement algorithms, and color management.
of different platforms and operating systems. Aimed at the whole Jaws is able to natively interpret and render PDF 1.5 input files,
gamut of rendering applications, from file conversion to color without having to first convert the data to PostScript Language
proofing, Jaws has a highly developed and very flexible API files. Direct PDF rendering means smaller files, faster processing,
(Application Programming Interface). OEMs get full access to the and unique capabilities for page-independent output.
graphics pipeline via the unique Jaws "device class interface" and
Jaws Interpreter Software components of a Jaws based RIP.
OEM
input Third-party
filters add-on
technologies Kernel
raster
Color routines
Front end PDF Kernel device Kernel device
management
code interpreter class(es) class(es)
module Raster
device
drivers
OEM device
PostScript classes
interpreter
Key: Jaws Jaws OEM
kernel options code
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Jaws 2002.5 PostScript and PDF Language Compatible Interpreter
Accessibility Jaws OEM Standard Deliverables Morisawa Kanji Font Module
Jaws "device drivers" provide the interface The Morisawa SpecialRun operator is
Jaws Kernel
between the rasterizer and the output device, implemented, allowing OEMs to use Morisawa
The Jaws Interpreter provides PostScript
be it a printer controller, interface card or disk fonts (requires separate license agreements
Language and PDF kernel technology with a
file. Source code for various rendering with Morisawa).
complete API for integration in the OEM’s
architectures is provided with the Jaws
[Link] Jaws Interpreter supports an Global Graphics PostScript 35 font set
Interpreter, which OEMs can modify for a
open systems approach to building a RIP and Global Graphics standard PostScript 35 Font
particular device.
includes: Set available under license from Shiva
Flexibility ■ Jaws binary libraries/object files (for Solaris™, Networks Inc. OY (requires separate license
Provides access to graphics before scan Windows®, Mac® OS X and Linux®,) agreement with Global Graphics).
conversion, allowing OEMs to add their own ■ Windows DLL
custom solutions for screening, image ■ Sample source code for various generic
enhancement algorithms, color management, "device drivers".
and providing support for non-raster output
Jaws OEM Optional Modules
such as PDF or object-based metafiles.
3rd Party Open Interface for CMM
Best-in-Class Value Add
Provides support for 3rd party color
Designed to allow OEMs to use third-party
management modules via the unique Jaws
add-on technologies that best fit their products
Device Class modular interface.
and markets. This makes it even easier for Jaws
OEMs to develop modular, best-in-class Agfa Screening Module
printing solutions for their specific target Enables OEMs to use Agfa Balanced Screening
markets. and CristalRaster (requires separate license
agreements with Agfa Imaging).
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Supported Platforms x86™/Pentium®—Windows® 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, 2003 Server
x86™/Pentium®—Red Hat® Linux®
Motorola® PowerPC—Mac® OS X
Sparc—Solari s “ 7 , 8 and 9
SGI®-IRIX® 5, IRIX® 6
Supported Compilers Mac® OSX - CodeWarrior 9.3 and gcc/XCode
Windows® - Microsoft® Visual C++(R) 7
Linux - Gnu Compiler Collection (gcc) 3.3.4
Solaris - Forte C
SGI - gcc 2.95 (SGI assembler)
File Format Support PostScript Language level 1, 2, 3 (3011 & 3015)
PDF 1.2,1.3, 1.4, 1.5
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Jaws 2002.5 PostScript and PDF Language Compatible Interpreter
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS (CONT D)
Font Options 35 Type 1 as (CFF)*
Type 0,Type 1,Type 2,Type 3,Type 42
Multiple master fonts
TrueType® fonts, directly and as Type 42
CID fonts (CID Font Type 0, 1, 2, 4)
Morisawa OEM encrypted Kanji fonts**
Monotype Imaging MicroType II PostScript 3 136 font set***
Graphics Support separated/composite output:
monochrome 1 bit
greyscale 4, 8, 16 bit
composite output:
16 bit ’paletted’ (65536 unique colors with a 16-bit index)
24-bit RGB (8 bits per colorant)
48-bit RGB (16 bits per colorant)
32-bit CMYK (8 bits per colorant)
64-bit CMYK (16 bits per colorant)
Anti-aliased 8-bit, 24-bit or 32-bit color
Screening Proprietary Accurate Screening solution
FM Screening solution
Supports arbitrary threshold arrays
Agfa Balanced Screening (ABS)****
Agfa CristalRaster Screening****
Color Output Support Composite or separated
PostScript DeviceN color support
Color Management Supports PostScript CRDs
API to link to 3rd-party Color Management Systems
Typical Applications Color proofers
Large format color printers
Film recorders and imagesetters
File translation/vector import
Laser printers, copiers
Code Size Typically 4MB in ROM (includes 35 Type 1 fonts)
–2.5MB for PostScript resources
* Requires separate license agreement with Global Graphics
** Requires separate license agreement with Morisawa
*** Requires separate license agreement with Monotype Imaging
**** Requires separate license agreement with Agfa
The technology experts for open document and print solutions June 2005
Global Graphics Software Inc. Global Graphics Software Ltd. Global Graphics KK
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Copyright © 2005 Global Graphics Software Limited. All rights reserved. Jaws is a trademark of Global Graphics Software Limited which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Global Graphics is a trademark of Global
Fonts copyright © 2000-2005 Timo Lehtinen all rights reserved. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All specifications subject to change without notice.
Graphics S.A. which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc., which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Fonts included with Jaws provided under license by Timo Lehtinen.
Global Graphics makes no warranty and accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of information or particulars in this document.