Preview (full screen, split, thumbnail, softproof)
- Document view, placement on output media, rotated view, full screen preview, preview with special colors
- Split: before and after display for visualization of changes
- Thumbnail: job thumbnails, display of job properties
- Softproof: simulation of the print output on screen, merging of separated PDF files
Preview (full screen, split, thumbnail, softproof)
IPrinting and evaluation of various contral and media wedges
- Idealliance Control Strip 2009, Fogra Media Wedge (ISO 12647-7) and Fogra Media Wedge (ISO 12647-8)
- Wedge is also printed during proofing
- Free positioning of the wedge on all sides of the job possible
- Options for multiple output and mirrored output of the wedge
- Evaluation of the wedge also possible with self-defined ICC profiles
- Logging of proof-relevant information, printing and measuring times
- Proof evaluation report can be output for Dymo Label Writer or other printers
IPrinting and evaluation of various contral and media wedges
Media-Ink-Metamode (MIM)
- ColorGATE development to create production-influencing parameters such as medium (M), ink (I) and metamode (M); every MIM combination links profile, linearization and print mode settings into a single logical unit
- MIM administration: import, export, administration and processing of MIM combinations
Media-Ink-Metamode (MIM)
Embedded Output Intents
- Use of embedded output intents from PDF/X files in proof workflows
Embedded Output Intents
16-Bit Color Rendering
For a higher color accuracy and smooth gradients
16-Bit Color Rendering
Various options for color correction
- Correction of brightness, contrast and gamma
- Gradation curves
- Separate or simultaneous channel processing possible
Various options for color correction
Overlap/Tiling marks
- Horizontal/vertical distance and width/height adjustable
- Optional marks or solid lines
Overlap/Tiling marks
Dot gain correction
- Correction of the dot gain up to +/- 40% for all or single separations
Dot gain correction
Display of color information (Color Picker)
- CMYK percentage values displayed in full screen preview
- Measured color can be replaced
Display of color information (Color Picker)
White point adjustment
- Adjustment of the paper white simulation without alteration of the ICC profile
White point adjustment
Spot Color Max
- Output of spot colors in the maximum printer color space
Spot Color Max
DeviceProof
- Separate setting of input and simulation profiles allows simulation of further digital printers
- All output profiles are available for the simulation
DeviceProof
Loading of media size (printer-dependent)
- Available for e.g. HP-DesignJet-Z series, Roland AJ, FP, VP, XC, XJ and various Epson Stylus Pro printers
- Automatic or manual
Loading of media size (printer-dependent)
Confidence strip
- Printing of a confidence strip with the color channels used to ensure a consistent printout
- Different positions and sizes possible
Confidence strip
Various scaling options
- Proportional/non-proportional scaling in height, width, percent
- Automatic scaling to media size
- Visual scaling: proportional scaling by means of a distance tool
Various scaling options
Copy and layout print
- Job repetetion, multiple output with only one RIP process, last row filling (better media utilization)
- Device handled creation of multi-copies, in which the parameters are transferred from the RIP to the device controller (printer-dependent)
Copy and layout print
ICC color management with CrossXColor Technology
- Use of rendering intents (options: Photographic; Perceptual; Absolute perceptual; Relative colorimetric; Absolute colorimetric; Saturation; Absolute compression; Blackpoint compensation; Lightener compensation; Minimal white compensation)
- Use of embedded ICC profiles in JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PSB and PSD files for use as input color space; embedded Output Intents can be used
- Multicolor ICC Engine: Support of multicolor ICC profiles with up to 15 color channels
- ColorGATE GamutPlus: Enhanced CMYK input color space, based on ISOcoated_V2 for a more color intensive output
ICC color management with CrossXColor Technology
Cropping
Definition of print areas
Cropping
Rotate and mirror
- Rotate in 90° steps
- Jobs can be rotated space-optimized, even automatically
Rotate and mirror
Offset and centering
- Horizontal/vertical offset adjustment
- Centering on sheets and rolls
Offset and centering
Cut marks and registration marks
- Printing of cut and registration marks
- Style: inner/outer marks, inner/outer frames, japanese marks; different line widths, styles and colors; can be placed on PDF TrimBox via function
- Dimensions: symmetrical/asymmetrical adjustment of distance and length
Cut marks and registration marks
Preservation of pure colors
Preservation of black, CMYK or single CMYK channels as pure colors
Preservation of pure colors
Printing of job information
- Free to formulate
- Contain e.g. EXIF data, input profils or the print date
- Freely defineable formatting settings, e.g. position, font type, size and color
Printing of job information
Interpolation for raster files
- Various setting options for interpolating raster files such as TIFF, JPEG, etc.
- Options: Nearest neighbour, Bilinear, Bicubic, Bicubic sharp
Interpolation for raster files
Saturation enhancement
To increase the saturation of output colors
Saturation enhancement
Replacement of missing fonts
Detection of missing fonts and optional replacement with Courier
Replacement of missing fonts
Special color printing (white/varnish/metallic; printer-dependent)
- Support of white, varnish and metallic printing (on appropriate printing systems)
- Output variants: pixel, filling, selective, flood, spot color, including preview, and others
- Combination of process colors, silver metallic ink and white ink
- Layering technology
- Separate gradation curves possible
- Spread and Choke: overlap/border filling adjustable for special colors
- Intensity: adjustable intensity/density of the white or special color channel
- Preview for white print
Special color printing (white/varnish/metallic; printer-dependent)
Media compensation
Compensation of length and width deviations in the output format
Media compensation
JobInfoLog (monitoring of job processing)
Monitoring/logging of job processing, display of job- and event-related information, of print time, print speed and print area, warning e.g. of missing fonts
JobInfoLog (monitoring of job processing)
Various options for job processing
- Reproduction of already printed jobs without a new RIP process
- Processed print jobs are optionally deleted automatically (different options possible)
- Automatic pause after each print job / manual confirmation of the release for each print job
Various options for job processing
Flexible management of job queues
- Importing/Positioning jobs using Drag&Drop
- Simultaneous moving of multiple jobs within the job, RIP and printer queue
- Job sorting according to numerous criteria possible, free definition of column type/number, automatic placement of new jobs to the correct position within the queue
Flexible management of job queues
Selection of various screens
- FM - frequency modulated (Speed Screen, Frequency Screen, ColorGATE Crispy, ColorGATE Smooth, Floyd-Steinberg, Error Diffusion, Error Diffusion Smooth)
- AM - amplitude modulated (Custom Screen, Super Rosette 2)
- Hybrid - combination of AM and FM screening (Hybrid Screen 2)
Selection of various screens
RIP and print simultaneously/automatically
- Printing the job while RIP process is running
- RIP/print automatically executable
RIP and print simultaneously/automatically
Quick assignment of hotfolder settings
- Transfer of hotfolder settings to individual jobs via mouse click
- Possible for individual tabs as well as for all settings
Quick assignment of hotfolder settings
Job duplication
- Duplicating jobs
- Creating links to other jobs
Job duplication
Anti Aliasing (printer-dependent)
Enhanced print quality for certain printers with low resolution
Anti Aliasing (printer-dependent)
Sending jobs to other open printers
Transfer of an existing job including appropriate settings to another printer definition
Sending jobs to other open printers
Gamut Viewer
Two- and three-dimensional (2D/3D) visualisation and comparison of color spaces
Gamut Viewer
Printer Status Monitor (printer-dependent)
- Display of e.g. ink level, media length, warnings/error messages
- Available for e.g. HP Z series, Roland AJ, FP, VP, XC, XJ and various Epson Stylus Pro or Canon printers
Printer Status Monitor (printer-dependent)
Support of virtual printers
- For transferring print jobs out of an application
- Including export of configuration specific PPD's (PostScript Printer Definitions) under PC/Mac/Unix
Support of virtual printers
Cutting function support for hybrid devices (only with PCM, printer-dependent)
Support of print and cut workflows for printing systems with an integrated cutting function
Cutting function support for hybrid devices (only with PCM, printer-dependent)
Backup/Restore of RIP configuration
Backup and restore of the current RIP configuration including program settings, printer definitions, jobs, profiles, etc.
Backup/Restore of RIP configuration
System languages
- Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian, Spanish
- For following languages a basic localization is available: Chinese (traditional), Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese
System languages
