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Kodaks Graphic Communications Group Showcases Key Newspaper Solutions at IfraExpo 2008
Monday 03. November 2008 - Kodaks Graphic Communications Group (GCG) is demonstrating KODAK COLORFLOW Software, alongside its key newspaper solutions, the KODAK GENERATION NEWS System and the KODAK NEWSMANAGER Workflow System, in hall 8, stand 8.200, at this years IfraExpo exhibition in Amsterdam, 27 - 30 October.
KODAK COLORFLOW Software provides integrated color control throughout the production environment. The company is showcasing COLORFLOW Software with Ink Optimizing Solution at IfraExpo as it is ideal for newspaper printers, reducing ink consumption and ink costs for web and sheetfed printers, while improving print quality through greater press stability. The Kodak GCR method used in COLORFLOW Software utilises the intelligent color fidelity engine to ensure smooth color transitions and preservation of saturation in dark colors. The effects of introducing black ink in process printing is to reduce ink costs, stabilize color, especially grey tones, and aid in printability. The COLORFLOW Software can be introduced virtually into any operation, providing printers with a complete color management solution.
Another highlight on the Kodak stand is the KODAK GENERATION NEWS System, an innovative Thermal computer to plate (CTP) system, which images up to 300 plates per hour at 1270 dpi and offers automation features that help newspaper printers better manage deadline pressures. The KODAK GENERATION NEWS Platesetter Solutions have multiple plate cassettes, enabling fast plate loading and unloading of multiple plate sizes. The system can load up to 1,600 broadsheet plates or 800 panorama plates, running continuously with no operator intervention. Integrated plate size selection, slip sheet removal, and 3 point registration are all automated to eliminate errors.
Rinus Hoebeke, European Newspaper Segment Manager, Kodaks GCG says: “IfraExpo is an important global platform to update customers on our new developments. Newspaper printers face increasing challenges in trying to remain as competitive as possible. Hence, it is vital for them to improve productivity, whilst enhancing quality and stability.”
The KODAK GENERATION NEWS System features KODAKs unique SQUARESPOT Thermal Imaging Heads Technology, which has been adopted from the commercial environment and provides consistent dot accuracy and tonal stability. This enables Newspaper printers to achieve up to 200 lpi and implement KODAK STACCATO Screening Technology.
The GENERATION NEWS System works with a full range of workflow solutions, including the KODAK NEWSMANAGER Workflow System, which is also on display on Kodaks stand at the exhibition. The KODAK NEWSMANAGER Workflow System centralizes the management of an entire print site, including both newspaper jobs, as well as any commercial work. The remote web browser enables automatic monitoring and control of equipment, freeing up resources and maximizing the return on investment of existing equipment and press time. NEWSMANAGER Workflow System helps users meet deadlines by managing a complex environment and several editions with the edition planner.
New updates to KODAK NEWSMANAGER Workflow System include improved distribution, which allows for management and transmission of multiple files and plans across multiple print sites. This is a key feature for national publications with more than one print site or where there are difficult geographies to overcome. Another new improvement allows for greater visibility into internal queuing as NEWSMANAGER is able to process files based according to priority.
KODAK Products are backed by KODAK Service and Support. KODAK Service and Support is made up of more than 3,000 professionals reaching more than 120 countries. It is a leading multi-vendor integrated services provider, delivering consulting, installation, maintenance and support services for the commercial printing, graphic communications, document imaging and data storage industries. KODAK Service and Support professionals are uniquely qualified to provide services that control costs, maximize productivity, and minimize business risk.