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News Release from: EFI | Subject: Colorproof XF proofing system
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 February 2007
Proofing System Makes Printers In To
Proofers
EFI has issued a new service pack that enables users of EFI Colorproof XF to benefit from the latest developments in the wide-format, proofing and photograph markets.
EFI has issued a new service pack that enables users of EFI Colorproof XF to benefit from the latest developments in the wide-format, proofing and photograph markets Including EFI Bestcolor technology and designed for print and pre-press professionals, publishers, creatives and photographers, the scalable and client and server-based proofing system is claimed to transform inkjet and laser printers in to proofing and production systems
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 20 Dec 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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EFI said its proofing systems have been the key to achieving consistent colour quality, which is crucial in wide-format applications, such as posters, banners, trade fair graphics or POS (point of sale) material.
By harnessing Colorproof XF's interface and production functions, users can achieve top results in record time, claimed the company.
Available via the Colorproof XF automatic Online Updater function, Service Pack 3 is said to enable Colorproof XF to support a range of new printers.
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In the wide-format market, they include the HP Designjet 8000 and 1000 series, the Mutoh Falcon II RJ-8000 50/64/87, the Mutoh Rockhopper 3 65/90, the Mutoh Spitfire 65/90 and the Mutoh Spitfire 100.
In the proofing and photo market, the machines include the Epson Stylus Pro 3800, the HP Designjet Z2100 and Z31000.
Colorproof XF is now also compatible with additional measuring devices, such as the embedded spectrophotometer of the HP Designjet Z series, the X-Rite Eye-One iSis, and the Barbieri Spectro LFP RT.
Service Pack 3 also includes the UGRA/Fogra media wedge v2.1, which supports additional spectrophotometers, such as the X-Rite Eye-One iSis and DTP70.
Other product enhancements allow customers to achieve even better results with maximum color gamut and accuracy, claimed EFI.
Ridwaan Jakoet, director of production at Imvakalelo Repro, users of the new Service Pack, commented: "Imvakalelo Repro have been in the proofing and large format production market for some years.
Due to its first class colour management and ease of use, Colorproof XF has been our first choice for proofing tasks.
Now we are very happy to use it for our production printers.
Colorproof XF convinces with its speed and high class colours, allowing us to increase productivity and customer satisfaction.
Since switching to Colorproof XF for our production printers we have increased our output by at least 30 per cent." Stefan Spiegel, general manager for EFI Graphic Arts Solutions, commented: "The new Service Pack supports EFI's objective to empower customers with increased automation, efficiency, cost savings and help them tap new revenue stream opportunities.
Now Colorproof XF can turn an even wider range of inkjet and laser printers in to powerful proofing and production devices and it offers even greater colour quality.
This significant upgrade allows customers to exploit Colorproof XF to address the lucrative wide-format market." Colorproof XF 3.0 is sold through certified EFI dealers and distributors.
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