FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2004
Become an Onyx® Expert: Summer RIP Training Seminar
Akron, Ohio - This summer, Onyx Graphics is partnering with the Graphic Intelligence Agency to offer a full day of RIP training in a dozen North American cities. The seminar program will help users maximize their Onyx workflow efficiency and get the best possible color output by utilizing all the tools within the RIP.
Sign up at http://www.graphintel.com/onyxpert or by phone at 888-439-4403.
Overview:
Are you a frustrated Onyx user? Do you feel like you're not making the most out of your high-powered, complex RIP? If you want to get great color output in a productive way, this day-long seminar is for you!
You’ll get huge benefits.
You’ll learn how to optimize your Onyx software and hardware for the fastest possible performance, including multiple RIP and dual processor configurations.
You’ll also see how to set up multiple printers, quick sets and placement strategies to create a clean workflow that any operator can use.
In addition, you’ll see how to handle color management from start to finish, how to make sure your files are set up correctly and learn how to use and calibrate Onyx built-in profiles.
For the best possible color, you’ll learn how to use Onyx Profile Generator to create ink restrictions, ink limits, linearizations and ICC profiles for your ink and media.
Finally, learn about all the new cutting features of Onyx®. If you are planning to use Onyx® for cutting, don’t miss this section!
Seminar Agenda:
- Set Up and Speed Up Your RIP
- Hardware configuration
- Ram, processing, cache, partitioning, dual processors
- Multiple RIPs
- “Degunking” your RIP files
- File resolutions, formats and compression
- Optimizing print passes and RIP resolutions
A More Productive Workflow
- Quicksets
- Multiple printers of the same type
- Hot folders
- You don’t always have to open in Preflight! (RIPQueue editing)
- Color filters
When You Have to Tweak
- Preflight power tools
- Scaling and tiling tips and tricks
- Hidden color correction tools
Getting the Best Color
- Calibrating existing media
- Creating custom profiles
- Screen printing issues
- Matching color through the workflow; capture, display, print
- The power of proofing, make your inkjet look like a grandjet
- Spot color matching
Cutting
- i-Cut™
- Contour cutter workflow
- CUT-Server
Introduction of New Tools
- Cutting
- RIPeXtend
- Auto Update
- PosterGenie
- CAD Print
Locations:
Los Angeles August 11 Hilton Universal City (North Hollywood)
San Francisco August 17 Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
Seattle August 19 DoubleTree Hotel Bellevue
Minneapolis August 24 DoubleTree Park Place Hotel
Chicago August 26 Embassy Suites Hotel O'Hare (Rosemont)
Orlando August 31 Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando - International Drive South
Houston September 2 Hilton Houston Westchase
Detroit September 9 DoubleTree Hotel Novi
Boston September 14 DoubleTree Guest Suites Boston
New York September 16 Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan
Toronto September 21 DoubleTree International Plaza Hotel Toronto Airport
Calgary September 28 Sheraton Cavalier Hotel
Register Today!
The seminar runs from 9am to 4pm and includes lunch, check our site for pricing. Attendees will receive a substantial take-home Toolkit packed with resources, reference materials, guides and goodies. Register today online at http://www.giastore.com/graphmart/beandonex.html or toll-free at 888.439.4403.
GIA accepts payments by credit card (MasterCard, VISA or American Express) or check. We require full payment at the time of registration to reserve each seat.
Early Bird Discount: Register by July 30th and save 10% off the registration fee.
GIA
4000 Embassy Parkway, Suite 120
Akron, Ohio 44333
Phone: 330.665.9858
Fax: 330.670.0318
E-Mail: john@graphintel.com
Website URL: http://www.graphintel.com/onyxpert