SOLscript is a PostScript® preamble that emulates Xerox® VIPP software, extending the reach of VIPP applications to virtually all types and brands of workgroup and production printers, as well as ERM/COLD systems. It supports monochrome, highlighting, and full color devices, as well as various finishing options like barcodes, binding, and stitching. SOLscript also supports multi-byte Asian fonts (Unicode UTF-8 and UTF-16BE encoding) and vertical font processing.

SOLscript interprets several types of VIPP data streams, providing a robust emulation that accurately translates document composition, layout and finishing commands for devices and software that interpret PostScript.

Using SOLscript in conjunction with the Solimar® Print Director® Enterprise (SPDE) enables organizations to reproduce VIPP applications on devices supporting PostScript, PDF, PCL, IPDS, Metacode, and TIFF. VIPP data that is converted to PDF reports can also be processed by SOLsearcher™ Enterprise (SSE), Solimar’s web-based PDF indexing and storage system.

SOLscript operates in combination with the PostScript emulation modules of the SPDE system. SPDE receives VIPP print jobs by TCP/IP or watched directories and dynamically converts the VIPP commands and data into appropriate output formats. SPDE then routes the output to the destination device (usually centralized or distributed printers, archiving systems, and PDF viewers) by one of several connectivity options, including TCP/IP, Windows print queue, or spool file.

The Xpress version of SOLscript is designed to run directly on the PostScript interpreter of printers equipped with a Fiery controller, removing the need for a separate SPDE server. This dramatically simplifies the implementation process: there’s no need to set up, maintain, or network an external server, and VIPP jobs can be sent straight to the printer without any intermediate processing steps. For organizations with a small number of printers or less complex workflows, this direct-to-device approach reduces IT overhead, speeds up deployment, and lowers both infrastructure and support costs. Additionally, if VIPP project containers are used, SOLfusion™ can also be installed on the controller to unpack them prior to processing, keeping the entire workflow self-contained within the printer.