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1 Automate PROOFING. PRINT perfectly.

2 TOTAL AUTOMATION = MAXIMUM BENEFIT By combining STREAMdiff, Switch, and Mercury, Paloma has created the only fully automated document testing solution - Print Perfect. And whether your company competes in the banking, brokerage, mutual fund, insurance, retail credit, utility, print service bureau, or government industry, Print Perfect transforms a labor-intensive, subjective, and error-prone process into one which is substantially faster, highly objective, extremely accurate, and much less costly. Let s face it testing document applications is time-consuming, tedious and error-prone. And how many developers truly like being proofreaders? A document testing solution should ensure the delivery of the right information to the right customers, without consuming vast amounts of financial and human resources. Use Paloma s Print Perfect solution to deliver customer documents in a fraction of the time and cost it takes with manual document testing processes. Print Perfect automates the typical resourceconsuming and error-prone manual testing process, thereby: Increasing the productivity of any document creation team and reducing labor costs IT SAVES MORE TIME AND MONEY than a standalone print comparison utility! Providing the ability to more thoroughly test document applications and reduce errors in customer documents. By automating the entire document testing process, you can test more of your customer documents in less time than with any other testing tool or process. Involving business users in the document testing and approval process without having to educate them on another software tool. Minimizing the amount of custom coding or scripting needed in order to integrate a print comparison utility into a formal document testing architecture. Shortening document composition software upgrade projects by minimizing the need for manual document testing. Imagine being able to test ALL the output generated by EVERY document application when an upgrade is performed! With the complete Print Perfect solution, the impossible has become possible. Simplifying and speeding migration from one document composition solution to another, because Print Perfect is not dependent on the document composition software used to create documents. For example, pre-change files can be created by one document composition solution, with post-change files being created by a different document composition solution. Reducing document time to market - document application testing will no longer consume 60% of a document project s hours. Lowering paper, toner, and print labor expenses by virtually eliminating the need to print volumes of paper for manual inspection. Eliminating the need for multiple testing tools in companies which produce AFP, PDF, Metacode, Postscript, PCL and ASCII text file/document formats Print Perfect supports all these output types. Providing an automated means for documenting the testing of all your document projects.

3 STREAMdiff Print Comparison Developers are not proofreaders! All too often, development personnel are pulled into the document testing process to act as proofreaders. Not only is this a tremendous waste of their talents, but forcing developers into this role often leads to job dissatisfaction, further eroding their productivity. In addition, manual review of modified or upgraded document applications takes too much time, costs too much money, and allows too many document errors to slip through the cracks, many times all the way to your customers. These issues make a solid print comparison module vital to the success of any document testing automation solution. Paloma Print Perfect incorporates the most advanced print stream comparison tool available CDP Communications STREAMdiff software. STREAMdiff was developed to automate the tedious, time-consuming, and error-prone manual document review process. This award winning technology ensures that your company will never have to use development personnel as proofreaders again, while also saving time and cutting cost from your document production process. STREAMdiff digitally compares pre-change and postchange documents, displaying them side-by-side on your PC screen using color-coded markers to highlight differences, and then allows you to iteratively review and accept document changes. Supported file formats include AFP, PDF, Postscript, Metacode, and PCL. In fact, STREAMdiff can compare two print files created in the same format (AFP to AFP, for example) or two print files created in different formats (AFP to PDF, for example). STREAMdiff first compares your pre-change and postchange documents on a structural level to determine if there are changes in the underlying instructions which are sent to, and interpreted by, the printer or viewer. Included in this structural comparison is a review of non-printable elements such as TLE s, indexes, bookmarks, and printer commands (e.g., simplex/duplex, paper bin). However, because structural differences don t always translate into differences on the printed page, STREAMdiff offers a second level of validation called Visual Verification - to ensure the results of its comparison are accurate. The Visual Verification feature compares documents down to the individual pixel, ensuring every document change is detected, while minimizing the number of false differences caused by structural differences. In addition, Visual Verification allows users to compare two files generated in different output file formats (AFP to PDF, for example). Once it has finished comparing two files, STREAMdiff presents the user with a list explaining each difference in complete detail, ensuring that the reviewer knows exactly what is different and giving them the information they will need to make informed decisions. Drag and drop selection of acceptable differences provides an automated mechanism for iteratively reviewing and tracking all detected differences and monitoring the acceptance testing process. In addition, Print Perfect creates an audit trail of this acceptance process for each document application it processes. STREAMdiff Viewer - Licensed to Paloma Print Products - [AFP] Acceptance Rules Acceptance Rules Set 1 Page 1 Trigger Address Block Mod Address Block Mod Address Block Mod Arrow Deletion Graphic Line Mod Document Sync Account Sync Page 20 Page attributes Variable Text Variable Images Variable Graphics DATE TRANSACTION DESCRIPTION 01/03 UNITED AIRLINES DEN 01/03 GART BROTHERS WES 01/03 K-MART ARV 01/04 WORLD TRAVEL LOU DATE TRANSACTION DESCRIPTION 01/03 UNITED AIRLINES DEN 01/03 GART BROTHERS WES 01/03 K-MART ARV 01/04 WORLD TRAVEL LOU SOURCE TEXT X-POSITION Y-POSITON STRING LENGTH STRING HEIGHT COLOR(RGB) BACKGROUND COLOR BOTH BAXTER (0,0,0) (255,255,295) BAY BANK HOT TIP! STREAMdiff makes it easy for non-technical users to get involved in the review and approval of document changes. The STREAMdiff Detailed Difference Report is an end user, PDF-based report which details all the differences found between two files.with STREAMdiff, non-technical users need only a PC and a copy of the Adobe Reader to get involved in your document testing process.

4 Switch Workflow Automate Your Entire Document Testing Process! Efficient comparison of print files is a vital cog in the success of any document testing automation solution. However, print comparison is just one piece of the puzzle. There are a myriad of additional steps involved with document testing. There are many important questions which should be answered when looking to automate your document testing processes including: How will your pre-change and post-change files be created? How will these files be moved to STREAMdiff for comparison? How can you launch a large batch print comparison test in STREAMdiff without needing to know how to type command line instructions? How can you be certain STREAMdiff is using the most current printer resources (e.g., fonts, logos, forms), especially if the required resources are not in-line with the print file? Who should have access to your various document testing processes? How will users be notified when a STREAMdiff print comparison test is completed? In what order and when will comparison jobs be processed? How will old STREAMdiff testing projects and files be removed from the testing server when they are no longer needed? How will your document testing process be documented? SUBMIT TEST JOBS Switch is the answer BASELINE FILE INPUT FOLDER MODIFIED FILE The short answer to each of these questions is Switch - the second module in the Print Perfect solution. This vital Print Perfect component is the glue that binds together all the steps in your document testing process. With Switch, there is always less need for custom coding or scripting to combine all the steps in your document testing process together in a cohesive fashion. This ensures that your automated document testing solution is functioning and productive as quickly as possible, with less effort than is required from solutions which perform only print file comparison. MATCH BASELINE & MODIFIED FILES JOB FOLDER MOVE FILES TO STREAMdiff STREAMdiff INPUT RUN STREAMdiff STREAMdiff TEST RESULTS CREATE TIME/DATE STAMPED AUDIT TRAIL PROJECT FILES ARCHIVED PROJECT FILES COMPRESS PDF REPORT PDF REPORT

5 ? Switch Workflow ANSWERS TO COMMON DOCUMENT TESTING QUESTIONS How will pre-change and post-change files be created? If document composition software is being run on a non-mainframe platform, Switch can launch the software so that your pre-change and post-change files are created automatically. How will these files be moved to STREAMdiff for comparison? Switch users can submit files to STREAMdiff using any number of methods, including the Switch user interface (called SwitchClient), FTP, submission, or by simply copying the files into a specific testing folder on your company network. How can you launch a print comparison test in STREAMdiff without needing to know how to type command line instructions? Paloma provides customized document testing workflows with Switch which completely eliminate the need for users to type instructions using a command line interface. Who should have access to your various document testing processes? Switch includes an administrative module which is used to define users and their respective access rights. Switch gives your organization complete control over who has access to your testing processes. How can you be certain STREAMdiff is using the most current printer resources (e.g., fonts, logos, forms)? Switch can transfer and/or receive updated print resource files on a regular basis, at a pre-defined day and/or time. How will users be notified when a STREAMdiff print comparison test is completed? Switch can automatically notify users when STREAMdiff print comparison jobs have completed. In fact, the test results can be compressed, attached to an , and sent directly to the user who submitted the STREAMdiff comparison. In what order and when will STREAMdiff print comparison tests be processed? Switch includes a file scheduler which is used to determine when STREAMdiff comparison tests can be processed. How will old STREAMdiff testing projects and files be removed from the testing server when they are no longer needed? Switch includes automated workflows which clean out old STREAMdiff testing projects and files at predetermined intervals. This keeps the testing server from becoming clogged with old testing projects, Detailed Difference Reports, pre-change and post-change files, resource files, etc. How will your document testing process be documented? Paloma provides a set of customized testing workflows with Switch which automatically archive time/date-stamped STREAMdiff project, pre-change, and post-change files, Detailed Difference Reports, etc. This ensures that all your testing processes are fully documented. And the list goes on and on. Do you need to convert Microsoft Word documents into a PDF file format for comparison? Do you need to concatenate individual PDF files into a single file to streamline the print file comparison step? With Switch, these tasks are easily handled. Without Switch, each of the non-comparison steps in your testing process need to be handled by writing custom programs or scripts. In addition, unlike solutions comprised only of a print comparison module, Print Perfect allows non-technical users to perform print comparison tests without having any print comparison software loaded on their PC thereby lowering your upfront and ongoing investment or without learning how to use the print comparison software module. HOT TIP! Switch ensures that more of your employees are involved in your document testing process at a lower cost. In addition, Switch minimizes the need for custom coding/scripting, which results in a faster implementation as well as fully documented and controlled testing processes. Without Switch, all you get is a print comparison tool. With Switch, you get a completely automated document testing solution!

6 Mercury Archive Document Your Testing Process! Mercury Archive revolutionizes the way businesses can document their testing processes. When combined with Switch and STREAMdiff, Mercury will archive a complete trail of your entire document testing process. Reliable, secure, and remarkably easy-to-use, Mercury stores and retrieves a wide range of documents including STREAMdiff project files, Detailed Difference Reports, and your pre-change and post-change files. In addition, as a standalone archival solution Mercury can be used to archive and retrieve invoices, statements, policies, contracts, letters, internal reports, and more with lightning fast speed. Mercury allows Print Perfect users to build transparency into their document testing process. By implementing a fully automated document testing system which can automatically archive time/date-stamped testing projects (and all their associated files), Print Perfect users can easily replicate each step in their testing process at any future point in time. It is this type of transparency which ensures accountability and excellence in a document testing process. Not only can Mercury be used to build transparency and accountability into your document testing processes, it is also an ideal archive and viewing system for a variety of businesses, from large mainframe to smaller printing operations. Mercury distributes information through the delivery channel of your choice..cd/ DVD, Web-based browser, or the LAN. Employees and customers alike can search and access appropriate information with the touch of a button, all in seconds instead of minutes. A sophisticated High-Volume Computer Output (HVCO) solution, Mercury Software makes it possible to leave the costs and time burdens of traditional paper or microfiche distribution methods behind. With Mercury on your side, all your HVCO becomes searchable electronic media. Send after archive has completed NOTIFICATION Move PDF files to Mercury Archive SUBMIT PDF FILES FOR ARCHIVE PDF FILES MERCURY ARCHIVE Quarantine Non-PDF files With Mercury Archive, you can: NON PDF FILES Archive all your STREAMdiff project files, pre- and post-change files, Detailed Difference Reports, etc. Output to CD, DVD, or the internet for easy distribution View documents from your desktop Find exact client information in seconds Index on every word or specific key words Seamlessly integrate with Exstream s Dialogue document composition software Automate output in Microtech and Rimage CD/DVD publishing systems Print, , download or fax documents from your desktop Access historical data, update records, or add notes Compress data, saving on archival storage costs View documents in a variety of formats Whether as a component of the Print Perfect document testing solution or a standalone document archive system, Mercury provides the type of performance and value demanded by today s leading companies.

7 PRINT PERFECT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS STREAMdiff : Print File Comparison Minimum System: Intel Pentium II, 300 MHz, 1 GB RAM, running Windows 2000, 2003, or 2008 Server, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Linux (for batch comparison only) Recommended System: 3.06 GHz (or higher) CPU, 4 GB RAM, running Windows 2000, 2003, or 2008 Server, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Linux (for batch comparison only) Switch : Testing Workflow Automation Recommended System: 3.06 GHz (or higher), 4 GB RAM, running Windows 2000, 2003, or 2008 Server, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS X 10.4 or higher (both on PowerPC and Intel) Mercury Archive : Testing Process Documentation Minimum System: Intel Pentium IV 2.1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, NTFS File System, 20 GB disk, integrated CD/DVD ROM, 10/100/1000 Ethernet card, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 2000 Professional, Vista Professional, or 2003 Server Recommended System: 2.1 GHz (preferably higher) CPU, 2 GB RAM, 120 GB disk, integrated CD/DVD ROM, 10/100/1000 Ethernet card, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 2000 Professional, Vista Professional, or 2003 Server Automate PROOFING. PRINT perfectly.

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