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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10 , 2002
Onyx Graphics Announces Onyx Proof Workflow Software for Color-Accurate Off-Press Digital Proofing
MIDVALE, Utah, Oct. 10, 2002 -- Onyx Graphics announces Onyx Proof workflow software, a package that enables users to generate color-accurate press proofs from supported ink jet or laser printers. Onyx Graphics teamed with Canon to demonstrate Onyx Proof software in Canon's booth at Graph Expo and Converting Expo 2002, October 6-9 at McCormick Place South in Chicago, Illinois.
Using widely accepted industry-standard ICC profiles to simulate digital or traditional color press output, Onyx Proof software gives printers the ability to provide color-accurate proofs without having to go on-press. Proofs can be printed from a variety of supported ink jet or laser printers, offering a predictable color-accurate hard copy representation of the final press output. Onyx Proof software supports printers from Canon, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Mimaki, Mutoh and Roland.
Onyx Proof software can speed the printing workflow by offering greater flexibility, faster approval turnarounds, and lower costs per proof. Print buyers and designers who rely on the proofing process to assess the aesthetics and color accuracy of the future printed piece can make any necessary changes upstream, and approve the print before the job is run, not while the press is idling.
Onyx Proof Software Features
Onyx Proof software offers the following features to speed the printing workflow:
- Uses industry-standard ICC device profiles
- Accurate and predictable color simulation of press output
- Preflight, preview and color correction tools
- Ability to turn off composite black
- Print to hot folders with custom-configurable Quick Sets
- Print directly from creative applications, either Windows-based or Macintosh
- Automatic conversion of custom and common pre-defined spot colors
- Includes auto-rotation and auto-cropping
- Nesting of multiple jobs or multi-page jobs
- RIP and print files simultaneously
- Supports popular file formats including PostScript®, EPS, PDF, TIFF, TIFF/IT, PSD, Scitex CT, DCS 4 and 6-color separation, and more
- Support for a wide variety of wide format printers
- On-site installation, training and implementation support available
Demonstration at Graph Expo
At Graph Expo in Canon's booth #3272, Onyx Proof software printed to the recently announced Canon imagePROGRAF W2200 ink jet printer. The Canon imagePROGRAF W2200 six color desktop ink jet printer offers resolutions of up to 2,400 x 1,200 dpi, and a maximum paper size of 13 inches by 19 inches.
GIA Offers On-Site Installation, Training and Implementation Support
Each Onyx Proof Standard and Onyx Proof Pro software license includes on-site installation by Graphics Intelligence Agency (GIA) of Akron, Ohio. GIA's proofing specialists will install and configure the software package on-site, as well as walk the customer through the process of profiling their press output to ensure an accurate printer profile. Two days of advanced color and workflow training is also included, either on-site or at a designated GIA classroom location, depending on the Onyx Proof configuration purchased. Each configuration includes 90 days of advanced WEB-EX technical support, provided by GIA.
Three Configurations Available for Specific Workflow Needs
Onyx Proof software is available in three configurations: Onyx Proof Lite, Onyx Proof Standard, and Onyx Proof Pro.
- Onyx Proof Lite includes Onyx Proof software version 5.6; two days of advanced color and workflow classroom training at GIA in Akron, Ohio or San Diego, California; and 90 days of advanced WEB-EX technical support provided by GIA.
- Onyx Proof Standard includes Onyx Proof software version 5.6; on-site installation by GIA; two days of advanced color and workflow classroom training provided by GIA on-site at the customer's location; and 90 days of advanced WEB-EX technical support provided by GIA.
- Onyx Proof Pro includes Onyx Proof software version 5.6; Logo ProfileMaker 4 stand-alone software; on-site installation by GIA; two days of advanced color and workflow classroom training provided by GIA on-site at the customer's location (includes reasonable travel expenses); and 90 days of advanced WEB-EX technical support provided by GIA.
Onyx RIP-Queue: Powerful Basic Feature Set for Productive Workflows
Just like the market-leading Onyx PosterShop® color production software, Onyx Proof software is based on Onyx's award-winning color engine and powerful RIP engine. The Onyx RIP-Queue brings the strength of Onyx together with a user-friendly interface that is consistent across workflows. All Onyx workflow products include a spot color lookup table for popular spot color matching, using CIELAB values, in PostScript files. Custom spot colors can also be created. Media profiles are ICC-compliant, assuring users of color accuracy and consistency from any application, platform or file format. Custom media profiles can be created using Onyx's optional Profile Generator software. A redesigned user interface presents a user-friendly print queue, simplified workflow, job thumbnail and nesting previews, tiling and improved print controls. Onyx also drives the widest range of printers, and supports all popular file formats.
Availability and Pricing
Onyx Proof software is available for order now from authorized Onyx Proof software dealers. One Onyx Proof software license includes a driver for one ink jet or laser printer, specified at the time of order. Additional drivers may be purchased separately. Technical support beyond the warranty period is provided by GIA WEB-EX, and is available for purchase on an annual basis.
About Onyx Graphics
Onyx Graphics, a division of the Océ Display Graphics Systems group, develops and markets commercial printing software and solutions for the digital color printing marketplace. Onyx is the leading developer of large format digital color printing software with the largest installed base worldwide. For more information, visit Onyx's home page at www.onyxgfx.com.
About Océ Display Graphics Systems
The mission of Océ Display Graphics Systems is to be the leading supplier of production digital printing and imaging equipment, software, services and consumables. Océ Display Graphics Systems brings together leaders in large format technologies including ANAgraph, Cymbolic Sciences, Onyx Graphics and Raster Graphics to offer a range of solutions specifically designed for the print-for-pay, large format service provider, and commercial printer markets. Océ Display Graphics Systems is a part of the Océ Wide Format Printing Systems business unit, a major supplier of wide-format printing systems for technical documentation environments.
About Océ
Océ is a leading supplier of digital document management and delivery technology. The company's solutions are based on Océ's advanced software applications that deliver documents and data over internal networks and the Internet to printing devices and archives -- locally and around the world. Supporting the workflow solutions are Océ digital printers and scanners, considered the most reliable and productive in the world. Océ also offers a wide range of consulting and outsourcing solutions.
Netherlands-based Océ N.V. (NASDAQ: OCENY), with a workforce of more than 23,000 people and 2001 revenues of $3.2 billion, maintains research and manufacturing centers in the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Japan. Océ's North American headquarters is located in Chicago with major business units in Chicago; New York City; Boca Raton, FL; San Jose, CA; Salt Lake City; and Fiskeville, RI. North American revenues were $1.2 billion for fiscal 2001 and employment was 8,100. For more information about Océ, visit www.oceusa.com.
"Onyx PosterShop" is a registered trademark of Océ Display Graphics Systems, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.
Onyx Graphics
Website URL: www.onyxgfx.com
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