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.
Upgrade now and make your working day a lot easier!
WHY YOU SHOULD GET AN UPGRADE
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 20 | Version 21 | Version 22 | Version 23 | Version 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL VERSIONS | |||||
| Adobe PDF Print Engine | Version 5.5 | Version 5.6 | Version 6.0 | Version 6.2 | Version 6.3 |
| Improvement of processing speed (compared to previous version, varies depending on file type and device) | ±410% | ±20% | *** | ±15% | - |
| Number of supported devices | 1,700+ | 1,800+ | 1,850+ | 1,900+ | 2,000+ |
| PRODUCTIONSERVER 20 | |||||
| Software licensing for quick and easy logistics – no need to work with a physical dongle anymore | x | x | x | x | x |
| Subscription pricing for industrial products: always-up-to-date software with predictable costs | x | x | x | x | x |
| Extended InkSaver options for even greater savings | x | x | x | x | x |
| Updated user interface, thoroughly revised in terms of responsiveness, simplified handling, clearer dialogs and general look and feel through modernized UI elements | x | x | x | x | x |
| PANTONE® and freieFarbe support: preinstalled libraries for use with our Color Replacement Module | x | x | x | x | x |
| Numerous new functions for the linearization and profiling wizard to deliver better results on inhomogeneous surfaces and for multicolor usage, as well as provide extended control over inks and gray/black generation | x | x | x | x | x |
| Automatic white generation when printing on dark substrates, e.g., a black shirt | x | x | x | x | x |
New modules*:
| x | x | x | x | x |
| PRODUCTIONSERVER 21 | |||||
| Extended Unicode support: No more limits on naming conventions, characters, and languages | x | x | x | x | |
| Full automated printer calibration, characterization, reference generation, and re-run setup including necessary color corrections** | x | x | x | x | |
| 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** | x | x | x | x | |
| Rapid Spectro Cube LED: Reengineered for better handling and more flexible use, and all-around renewed lighting technology for more accurate and consistent color capturing | x | x | x | x | |
| 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 more | x | x | x | x | |
| Enhanced preview when working with transparencies, colored substrates, and XClr color modes | x | x | x | x | |
| PRODUCTIONSERVER 22 | |||||
| Completely revised MIM management: easy addition of relevant information, new file format, easier import and export, better overview | x | x | x | ||
| Subscription Pricing for all software products | x | x | x | ||
| 2.5D basic technology | x | x | x | ||
| Extension of the REST API Module: Support of droplet separation curves, Color Correction Loop Module and Proofgate | x | x | x | ||
| Enhancement of the Cost Calculation Module: The media type "Item" can be used to generate cost reports on unit costs | x | x | x | ||
| New channel preview: Showing the different separations, for example to check white generation | x | x | x | ||
| 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. | x | x | x | ||
| 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 | x | x | x | ||
| Custom targets: save your own targets for later use, easy access via pull-down menu | x | x | x | ||
| New feature in xClr Profiler: Process colors and gamut-enhancing colors can be combined manually or automatically, maximizing color gamut | x | x | x | ||
| PRODUCTIONSERVER 23 | |||||
| Possibility to create web tickets directly in Productionserver | x | x | |||
| Improvement of the "Cropping" function: crop jobs automatically, configure Hotfolders to apply the new cropping modes, the cropped area is darkened now | x | x | |||
| The CrossXColor library was updated to V1.20.3: Increased compatibility and performance | x | x | |||
| See in the program settings whether the license is used in online or offline mode, and change the usage mode if required | x | x | |||
| 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 | x | x | |||
| Fingerprint with Color Correction Loop Module: apply automated color corrections when printing reruns with Fingerprint production files | x | x | |||
REST API with new functions:
| x | x | |||
| Fingerprint Module supports PDF files: create Fingerprint Production Files (.fpf) from PDFs | x | x | |||
Color Replacement:
| x | x | |||
| 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. | x | x | |||
Effortless Job Management:
| x | x | |||
| The channel preview has been extended with an option for non-screen workflows to display all channels side by side | x | x | |||
| The Color Picker has been optimized to also display special colors, increasing usability | x | x | |||
| PRODUCTIONSERVER 24 | |||||
Enhanced Media Preview:
| x | ||||
| Work seamlessly while large previews load with improved zoom features | x | ||||
Advanced Multilayer Printing:
| x | ||||
| Supported drivers: Canon Colorado M-Series, Epson SC-S806X0, HP Latex 630W/700/800W, EFI Pro 30H, Mimaki UCJV 300 | x | ||||
New REST API support for:
| x | ||||
Customizable Offset for Job info text and QR Codes
| x | ||||
| 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. | x | ||||
| 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. | x | ||||
| Job-Based Closure for Hot Containers Automatically close a hot container after a set number of jobs for better control and management. | x | ||||
| 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. | 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