Latest Cross-Platform Large Format Proofing System

EFI has launched, with immediate availability, version 3.1 of Colorproof XF, the company's proofing and large-format production system.

EFI has launched, with immediate availability, version 3.1 of Colorproof XF, the company's proofing and large-format production system.

Enhancements and new functions in Colorproof XF are claimed to provide increased automation, efficiency and cost savings.

They include the new XF Server on Macintosh OS X, for claimed cross-platform application for Windows and Mac environments, as well as an enhanced Dot Creator option for screening contone data.

There is also a superior Fiery Option, which integrates Fiery-driven devices in to the Colorproof XF workflow, said EFI.

Using EFI Bestcolor, Colorproof XF is claimed to transform inkjet and laser printers in to proofing and production systems.

The new XF Server on Mac OS X makes the system a complete cross-platform application, according to EFI and, combined with its client and server architecture and modular concept, Colorproof XF is said to offer customisation to fit individual needs.

The new version of Colorproof XF's support for Mac OS X increases its flexibility and meets customer requirements for consistent operating environments, whilst its server and printer balancing increases the processing capability and output volume, resulting in increased efficiency and profitability, added EFI.

At the dame time, its soft proof capabilities are said to ensure that colours look the same on all monitors, reducing the costs and time associated with unnecessary print outs, whilst new functions, such as font checker and crop to fit, prevent incorrect output and save material and production time, added the company.

Also included is support for the latest UGRA/Fogra media wedge v2.2, including the new media wedge for HP Z Series embedded spectrophotometer.

The system also supports the new ISO profiles - ISO Coated v2/ISI Coated v2 300/ISO Coated SC (ECI).

EFI said that the enhanced Fiery option provides increased functions, productivity and output volume, allowing customers to benefit from a multi-functional printer pool with centralised colour management, whilst the improved file export option provides an automated workflow to set up a colour server.

Extended Dot Creator offers an alternative screening method for new application areas, added the company.

Daniel Ries, production manager at Ulrich Studios, an early customer based in Germany, said: "EFI Colorproof XF 3.1 is the unbeatable system, considering its output quality, performance and flexibility in use on different operating systems.

It is a milestone for our Mac-based production." He added: "The new version of Colorproof XF can be entirely used on Mac OS X and even natively on Intel-Macs.

Our ability to deploy Colorproof XF on Mac OS X and work in a consistent operating environment throughout the whole process is a significant benefit for us." Stefan Spiegel, general manager of graphic arts solutions at EFI, commented: "Supporting EFI's commitment to provide increased automation, efficiency and cost savings for our customers, Version 3.1 of Colorproof XF ensures greater freedom in work style and access to more applications.

Our technical advancements make the system more powerful in achieving higher productivity and significant time-savings and our customers will benefit from enhanced ease-of-use, increased customer satisfaction and greater profit potential.".

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