Océ Client Tools are software utilities that allow users to prepare, preview and digitally submit LDF files to various destinations where they can be printed or archived. LDF files are a print ready WYSIWYP (what you see is what you print) and secure format. Creating print ready files and then submitting them through a secure and integrated system is the most reliable way to have your designs printed to your specifications. These tools are designed to be used with the Océ Repro Desk print automation system and the Océ Plan Center digital plan room system. This integrated download is free and installs four utilities:

• Océ Publisher – This utility enables you to batch convert files of various types into a print-ready LDF files.
• Océ LDF Driver for AutoCAD – This AutoCAD compliant printer driver enables you to print DWG files from AutoCAD 2000 – 2006 into LDF files.
• Océ LDF Driver for Windows – This printer driver enables you to print from any Windows application to a LDF file.
• Océ Document Viewer – This utility enables you to preview LDF files in a WYSIWYP state from within Windows Explorer. You can view thumbnail images Explorer or preview and manipulate images in a full screen viewer.

You can use Océ Client Tools to submit files to several destinations. The availability of various destinations depends on your needs and the capabilities of the reprographer.

Supported destinations include:

• Océ Repro Desk Server Queue – Submit files to a local Océ Repro Desk Server 1.6. To set up Repro Desk Server to accept submissions from Client Tools, you need the Client Tools Configuration utility that comes on the Repro Desk Server CD.
• Océ Plan Center Online Service – Publish files to an Océ Plan Center online digital plan room. You must first have accepted an email invitation from an Océ Plan Center “Authorized Host” reprographer and completed the online registration. The online service is for viewing and managing files and for ordering prints.
• Print to File – Save files to a local network directory. You can then do any of the following: View the images using the Océ Document Viewer; submit the files to an available destination by right-clicking them in Microsoft Windows Explorer and clicking Océ Print; submit them to a reprographer by another mechanism, such as email, FTP, or CD.