ONYX Graphics Inc. announced that ONYX
workflow software products can be used to produce press proof output
that complies with G7 Certification Level 1 standards. G7 is a
proof-to-print process based on a set of color criteria developed to
ensure digital print technology elements -- RIP, printer, media and ink
-- can reproduce a typical offset lithography sheet. Certification
ensures users can confidently use digital press proofs with the
assurance of matching Standard Web Offset Printing (SWOP) criteria.
The certification was awarded to ONYX ProductionHouse software driving
the Epson Stylus Pro 11880 printer with Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper
260g and Epson Ultrachrome Ink. The certification standards measure
color reproduction through the use of International Color Consortium (ICC)
color matching profiles for primary and secondary colors and specific
grey values. The ICC profile created in ONYX Profile Generator -- a key
element available only in ONYX ProductionHouse software -- exceeded all
testing standards and achieved a certification category of GRACoL Grade
1, the highest available (to view a copy of the certificate detailing
the measured values, visit
http://www.onyxgfx.com).
"This certification reinforces our
proof-of-concept that ONYX Profile Generator is a high quality,
extremely accurate tool for generating ICC profiles, giving users
tremendous confidence that their output will be on-target,"
- said Jon Reese , Director of Marketing for ONYX
Graphics, Inc.
"Given a similar starting point with paper white point values and ink
gamuts, it's feasible that ONYX Profile Generator can create
proof-worthy prints using other printer hardware and inks. Users don't
have to spend thousands of dollars on a separate color management system
when the capability already exists in ONYX ProductionHouse software."
Certification was awarded to this
specific combination of ONYX workflow software and Epson hardware, ink
and media. The ICC profile that earned certification can be used with
any ONYX workflow software product including ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX
PosterShop, ONYX RipCenter and ONYX GamaPrint software. The ICC profile,
as well as the printer driver with the profile, is available on request
from ONYX Graphics.
ONYX
software, drivers and profiles are available now
from the Hungarian authorized reseller Digit.
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