EVERY VERSION COMES WITH NEW IMPROVEMENTS!

With ColorGATE Productionserver, you always remain at the cutting edge of technology. Our regular updates provide you with new functions that simplify your work, improve your printing results, and save you money. With new modules and innovative features you improve your printing results, your color management and your margin!

Also, the number of supported devices increases with every version. To find out which version you need for your device, please check our list of supported devices.

To find out what you might miss when staying with an older version, you should check our list of benefits. You will find the highlights of each Productionserver version there.

Discover the benefits of each version!

Higher Processing Speed

Process your RIP and print jobs faster with every version and get a higher marging - just by updating your software!

Software Licensing

No need to wait for your hardware dongle! With fast and easy software licensing, you can start using Productionserver right away!

New Modules & Features

Every version comes with new modules and features to make your working day easier, your results better and to improve your ROI.

Discover the Highlights for each Version:

 

 Version 21Version 22Version 23Version 24Version 25
ALL VERSION
Adobe PDF Print EngineVersion 5.6Version 6.0Version 6.2Version 6.3Version 6.4
Number of supported devices1,800+1,850+1,900+2000+2,000+
PRODUCTIONSERVER 21
Extended Unicode support: No more limits on naming conventions, characters, and languagesxxxxx
Full automated printer calibration, characterization, reference generation, and re-run setup including necessary color corrections**xxxxx
Texture Printing: produce tactile printouts the way you want it. Import a file with gloss and/or height information and set up slicing, inks, and printer options quickly and easily**xxxxx
Rapid Spectro Cube LED: Reengineered for better handling and more flexible use, and all-around renewed lighting technology for more accurate and consistent color capturingxxxxx
Various improved Modules, e.g., Fingerprint support for light colors, full gamut option for profiler, improved System Backup, more flexible generation of retouch files, Color Correction Loop for design series, and many morexxxxx
Enhanced preview when working with transparencies, colored substrates, and XClr color modesxxxxx
PRODUCTIONSERVER 22
Completely revised MIM management: easy addition of relevant information, new file format, easier import and export, better overview xxxx
Subscription Pricing for all software products xxxx
2.5D basic technology xxxx
Extension of the REST API Module: Support of droplet separation curves, Color Correction Loop Module and Proofgate xxxx
Enhancement of the Cost Calculation Module: The media type "Item" can be used to generate cost reports on unit costs xxxx
New channel preview: Showing the different separations, for example to check white generation xxxx
Job positioning in the media preview (v22.10): A new toolbar allows numerical positioning and scaling in the media preview. It is also possible to scale and position manually with the mouse. xxxx
Custom background color for media preview (v22.10): add a background color to your job to see how it will look like on a colored substrate xxxx
Custom targets: save your own targets for later use, easy access via pull-down menu xxxx
New feature in xClr Profiler: Process colors and gamut-enhancing colors can be combined manually or automatically, maximizing color gamut xxxx
PRODUCTIONSERVER 23
Possibility to create web tickets directly in Productionserver  xxx
Improvement of the "Cropping" function: crop jobs automatically, configure Hotfolders to apply the new cropping modes, the cropped area is darkened now  xxx
The CrossXColor library was updated to V1.20.3: Increased compatibility and performance  xxx
See in the program settings whether the license is used in online or offline mode, and change the usage mode if required  xxx
Improvement of User Interface: select multiple jobs when restoring backups, open Existing linearizations and profiles directly from the MIM administration, the module info dialog now shows all modules that are available with the current license  xxx
Fingerprint with Color Correction Loop Module: apply automated color corrections when printing reruns with Fingerprint production files  xxx

REST API with new functions:

  • Create and edit containers
  • Provide the resolution and the format of the output file as pixel specification
  • Separation curves from the profile settings dialog
  • Delete MIMs and profiles
  • Support of the Fingerprint Technology
  • Support of the Job Backup Module
  xxx
Fingerprint Module supports PDF files: create Fingerprint Production Files (.fpf) from PDFs  xxx

Color Replacement:

  • Implementation of the “Spot Colour Tone Value” algorithm for calculating spot color gradients according to ISO 20654
  • Implementation of an improved method for merging spot color replacements into the output color space
New Pantone color tables
  xxx
Setup Assistant: After a new installation, a new assistant guides through the essential steps to work with our software, also offering simplified backup and restore processes from previous versions.  xxx
Effortless Job Management:
  • Generate QR Codes for each job for efficient task identification and automation.
  • Implement QR Codes attached to jobs, featuring a cut path for cohesive yet easily separable job and label pairing (new feature for the Print and Cut Module)
  xxx
The channel preview has been extended with an option for non-screen workflows to display all channels side by side  xxx
The Color Picker has been optimized to also display special colors, increasing usability  xxx
PRODUCTIONSERVER 24
Enhanced Media Preview:
  • Full element visibility and better multi-page job display
  • Displays all elements and unprintable margins for optimized layouts
   xx
Work seamlessly while large previews load with improved zoom features   xx
Advanced Multilayer Printing:
  • Print layers or images on both sides for dynamic, versatile results
  • Supports complex jobs like "Day & Night" backlit and double-sided block-out prints
   xx
Supported drivers: Canon Colorado M-Series, Epson SC-S806X0, HP Latex 630W/700/800W, EFI Pro 30H, Mimaki UCJV 300   xx
New REST API support for:
  • Media Device Synchronization
  • Export of Preview and Output Profiles
  • Channel Preview
   xx
Customizable Offset for Job info text and QR Codes
  • Adjust horizontal/vertical offsets and QR code size for precise spacing between print images and info elements
  • Tailored placement for better integration and readability across various printing needs
   xx
Automatic deletion of jobs with invalid source files
Invalid source files are auto-deleted, reducing clutter. System log errors help quickly identify and fix issues.
   xx

Conditional Hotfolder Path Reuse. Reuse the same hotfolder paths for multiple printers, with only one active at a time. This boosts flexibility, reduces errors, and prevents conflicts for efficient printer switching.

   xx
Job-Based Closure for Hot Containers: Automatically close a hot container after a set number of jobs for better control and management.   xx
Trim Nesting: sorting by "job size": A new sorting criteria “job size” has been added. When using the "Trim Nesting" method to arrange containers, there is now an additional sorting criteria available that arranges jobs by size.   xx
PRODUCTIONSERVER 25

Enhanced Multipage PDF Handling: The handling of multipage pdfs has been improved by adding options in the RIP tab of the hotfolder settings to split these kind of jobs.

    x

Epson printers with internal measurement device: Print proof report automatically next to the job. Print and measure a control wedge directly when using an Epson printer with with integrated measurement device

    x

Support for current Dymo Labelwriter software. Reports and proof evaluation reports can now be printed on labels with the current generation of the DYMO LabelWriter (550).

    x

Create Control Wedge for CMYKLCLMLKRO. Control wedges are now also available for print modes with a combination of light and gamut extending colors

    x

CrossXColor Library: The CrossXColor library was updated to V1.22

    x

*Can be purchased optionally
** Exact scope depends on used equipment
*** Better processing speed with Intel Alder Lake processors
**** PS 22 supports Adobe PDF Print Engine 5.7, 22.10 supports version 6.0