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News Release from: Fujifilm Graphic Systems | Subject: Fuji Open Workflow
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 August 2005
Workflow Boosts Proof Quality And
Turn-Arounds
Fujifilm Graphic Systems has installed Fuji Open Workflow at Ethedo Press in High Wycombe (UK) and is also supplying Brillia LH-PIE plates for the company's thermal CTP unit.
Fujifilm Graphic Systems has installed Fuji Open Workflow at Ethedo Press in High Wycombe (UK) and is also supplying Brillia LH-PIE plates for the company's thermal CTP unit Fuji Open Workflow provided Ethedo with a system with better functions than its existing workflow, with the ability to process a wide range of different files, including CIP3
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 4 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Using the workflow's ICC functions, Ethedo has profiled its proofers and presses and can now colour manage and drive its proofs directly to the proofers.
The company has noticed that proofs are more accurate, spot colours are replicated more vividly and it has been able to make significant time-savings in the production of proofs.
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Chris Best, repro manager at Ethedo Press, commented: "We have been very impressed by the speed and efficiency delivered by Fuji Open Workflow.
It wasn't until we had installed the system, were using it and understood its functions that we realised its vast capabilities.
Everyone has noticed our quicker turn-around times - we've gone from outputting a proof for a press-ready job in 24 hours to between four and five hours and customers really notice that level of service." Along with Fuji Open Workflow, Ethedo Press opted for Liso screening and has been using it for high end point of sale work and publishing clients.
Liso combines the benefits of stochastic screening and conventional halftone screening.
As a result, Fuji Open Workflow now offers line screens exceeding 300 lines per inch (lpi) without the need to change press conditions or procedures.
As well as eliminating artefacts in FM to AM transition areas, it prevents moire, rosettes and grainy images.
Ethedo Press has been an early adapter in implementing new technologies in the printing industry.
It was one of the first companies to install a silver CTP system in 1998 and thiat was followed by its current thermal system in 2001.
It selected Fuji Open Workflow because of its open nature and modular structure, so it can add new features as and when the company is ready.
Ethedo has also switched to using Fujifilm Brillia LH-PIE plates as it claimed Fuji was able to provide a better quality, non-bakeable plate.
The company has noticed benefits from switching plate supplier, specifically in the areas of stability and consistency - the calibration on t the printers doesn't vary and the plate can endure longer run lengths.
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