The new ability to flatten transparencies within PDFs aids the consistency of output. Although the latest print engines can flatten transparency well, earlier generations that are still widely spread, cannot always handle transparency reliably.
Color management is also brought to a new level in PitStop Server 10, in common with the enhancements applied to the new PitStop Pro 10, which is being released at the same time. It can now automatically check for ink coverage issues while taking into account transparency, overprint settings, overlapping items and layers. Black Point Compensation is supported when using the Adobe CMM or Little CMS and you can choose the Adobe settings directly from the PitStop Server preferences and hot folder editor.
PitStop Server 10 is compatible with recent Mac OS X or Windows platforms, including the latest OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Windows 7 operating systems. PitStop Pro, the PDF preflighting and manual editing application, is also upgraded with similar features.
PitStop Server 10 will become commercially available in October 2010. With immediate effect, a grace period commences whereby buyers of PitStop Server get a version 09 key and will receive a free upgrade when version 10 becomes available.