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News Release from: Global Graphics Software | Subject: Postscript
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 February 2004
Major Konica Minolta Project For Global
Graphics
Global Graphics, the Cambridge UK developer of printing and publishing software has provided the Postscript interpretation and direct PDF print capabilities for Konica Minolta
Global Graphics, the Cambridge UK developer of printing and publishing software has provided the Postscript interpretation and direct PDF print capabilities for a family of four new monochrome multi-function printer and copiers introduced by Konica Minolta The new models with the Global Graphics software are available from the first quarter of 2004
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 12 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Konica Minolta Dialta Di2010, Di2510, Di3010, and Di3510 series run at 20-35 pages per minute as networked office copier and printers as well as providing copy, scan, and fax operations.
The Postscript language level 3 and PDF 1.4 compatible Jaws RIP has been installed by Global Graphics into the printers' embedded controller board.
Global Graphics claims its Jaws RIP has a highly developed and very flexible application programming interface (API) that means that it can be readily integrated with any controller board.
It also said to operate more efficiently in diskless and memory restricted memory situations.
Konica Minolta relied on Global Graphics' expertise and experience in Postscript and direct PDF interpretation for its latest product line because quality of output and high performance were key criteria, said the company.
It has also asked Global Graphics to develop the Postscript printer description (PPD) for Windows and Mac platforms.
Office digital printing market and providers of proprietary controller platforms, Destiny, provided its Destiny printing system (DPS) and the PCL interpreter.
Global Graphics had a dedicated development team on the 18-month project who worked closely with Konica Minolta's and Destiny's own development teams.
The news represents a significant milestone in Global Graphics strategy to position itself as an OEM technology provider and engineering partner in the fast growing digital copier and printer market, said Jim Freidah, chief operating officer of Global Graphics.
"Over the past 2 years our company has put considerable research and development effort into meeting the needs of this market.
This is the first true results of this effort and it represents the first results of our partnership with Destiny," he added.
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