Workflow
Xitron Previews ROOM Proofing Option for Navigator Workflow
Monday 31. August 2009 - RIP Once Output Many Proofing Integrates to Navigator Workflow Solutions and Navigator Proofing RIPs
Xitron, the prepress industry’s leading independent developer and integrator of Raster Image Processors, RIP management software and workflow solutions today announced a preview of the Navigator ROOM Proofing option for Navigator workflow solutions and Navigator Proofing RIPs at PRINT 09 in Chicago, September 11-16, 2009 in Xitrons booth 6943.
ROOM Proofing offer users:
Ø RIP Once, Output Many Proofing
Ø Online viewing before output using Xitrons exclusive Navigator Workflow Client
Ø Proofs made directly from high resolution RIP files
Ø Ability to set paper background for the proof to more closely match final printed product
Ø Support for CMYK and up to nine (9) spot colors
Ø Seamless integration with Navigator workflow solutions and Navigator Proofing RIPs
The Navigator ROOM Proofing option provides a RIP Once, Output Many proofing solution for users requiring fast, cost effective and accurate proofs made directly from high resolution RIP files ensuring data integrity.
“The Navigator ROOM Proofing option adds a new dimension for users who have requirements for this type of proofing,” stated Mark Eisenschenk, Xitron’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The integration within Xitrons Navigator workflow solutions makes the creation of ROOM proofs a quick and easy process.”
ROOM Proofing is an optional proofing module for Navigator workflow solutions or Navigator Proofing RIPs. ROOM Proofing takes the existing high resolution RIP files, de-screens and recombines them into a continuous tone for output through any of our available proofer plug-ins. ROOM Proofing works with any of the inkjet proofers supported by the Navigator workflow or Navigator Proofing RIP.
Pricing for the ROOM Proofing module begins as low as $1,495 depending on the current configuration of the Navigator workflow solution and the requirements of the customer.
ROOM Proofing is one of many productivity enhancement and proofing modules available for Xitrons Navigator workflow solutions. Other modules include a PDF Tools module to create and preflight PDFs; Imposition Integrator that allows users with Dynagrams inpO2 software to impose files directly from the workflow; ink remapping to combine excess plates, and KeySetter Lite, a module which provides a graphic representation of how press ink keys should be set to reduce initial makeready time. Proofing modules include support for the most popular proofers from manufacturers including Epson, Canon and HP.
Xitron offers Navigator solutions through its network of OEMs, distributors, dealers, and system integrators worldwide. Xitron RIPs and workflow solutions drive more than 250 different output devices ranging from black and white and color proofers to film imagesetters and the latest in CTP and direct-to-press systems. With shipments of more than 20,000 RIPs, Xitron is the largest independent provider of RIPs in the market.