Canon U.S.A. and EFI Achieve SWOP Certification for ColorPASS-Z800 Color Server for Canon's CLC1140/1180; Technology Allows for Accurate CMYK Color Graphics and Reproduction Proofing - Reliably Predicting Final Printed Color.LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. & FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Canon U.S.A., the nation's market share brand leader in black-and-white and color laser copier/printer solutions(1), and EFI See UEFI. EFI - Extensible Firmware Interface (Nasdaq: EFII EFII Electronics for Imaging Inc (Foster City, CA) ), the world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing, today announced that the jointly developed ColorPASS(TM)-Z800 color server for Canon's CLC (The Computer Language Company Inc.) The publisher of this Encyclopedia. See About this product. 1140/1180 has earned the publishing industry's demanding SWOP(R) certification. SWOP, Inc. (Specifications for Web Offset Publications) is a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. that recommends specifications for publication production. SWOP certification of the ColorPASS-Z800 for the CLC1140/1180 assures graphics, publishing and production professionals that their color output represents consistent and accurate color to match the appearance of certified See certification. press proofs used in publication production. "With SWOP certification, the combined ColorPASS-Z800 and CLC1140/1180 solution delivers on the promise and benefits of a fully digital workflow In print publishing, using the computer to lay out text and illustrations prior to creating film negatives for every page or going directly to plate. Prior to digital workflow, the typesetting and pre-press stages were far more time consuming and labor-intensive. ," said Tracie Sokol, director and general manager, Graphic Arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. Systems Division, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "By combining the fast processing power, advanced printing technology and expert color control of the CLC1140/1180 with the ColorPASS-Z800, users can confidently achieve repeatable SWOP certified proofs. In today's competitive environment, such accurate, quick and reliable color management is an essential tool for both graphics arts professionals and commercial printers." This state-of-the-art Canon-EFI solution addresses the most demanding needs of color-critical, mid- to heavy-use graphic and marketing environments, commercial printers, design agencies, prepress departments, copy shops, and corporate reproduction departments. SWOP certification ensures that the Canon-EFI solution delivers the most accurate color possible, which is of paramount importance in these environments. When connected to the Canon CLC1140/1180, the ColorPASS-Z800 enables users to submit jobs, monitor progress, accurately proof digital documents, make revisions and issue approvals, all from the award-winning Command WorkStation(R) interface(2). Paired with Canon's Real-Time Calibration; Finer, Brighter Toner An electrically charged ink used in copy machines and laser printers. It adheres to an invisible image that has been charged with the opposite polarity onto a plate or drum or onto the paper itself. ; Press-Like Density Curve and Automatic Image Refinement with Tag Bit Support, this solution meets the growing need for short-run, on-demand and versatile digital color print management. "This SWOP certification affirms the high caliber of solutions resulting from our continued collaboration with Canon," said Frank Mallozzi, vice president, sales and marketing, EFI. "And underscores the fact that EFI consistently delivers state of the art technology." "Canon is driving the highest image quality and providing the most powerful processing value in increasingly complex color production jobs. SWOP certification is another 'proof' point that the Canon CLC Series is the industry's leading high quality color management solution and that we are firmly committed to addressing the demanding needs of the graphic arts market," continued Sokol. The ColorPASS-Z800 and CLC1140/1180 solution met the rigors of the SWOP committee by speedily delivering proofs perfectly replicating SWOP target colors. ColorWise(R), the EFI patented color, calibration and profile managing environment, and the Fiery Graphic Arts Package - precision color tools A Color tool is an application, usually found within image editing software and online, used for the purposes of color management, creating color schemes, picking colors, and more. standard on the ColorPASS-Z800 - were integral to the certification win. The solution provides built-in intelligence for producing consistently precise colors from all applications, platforms and file formats. The following components are required for a SWOP Print: --Canon CLC 1140/1180 --Canon ColorPASS-Z800 color server with the following standard applications: --EFI Command WorkStation 4 --EFI Graphic Arts Package --EFI ColorWise Pro Tools --Canon Coated One Side Glossy Card Stock (160gsm /60# Cover) (0282V797(8.5" x 11"), 0282V800 (17" x 11"), (0282V802 (18" x 12")) --CMYK Simulation Profile: EFI_SWOP_2004.ICC ICC See: International Chamber of Commerce --Output Profile: CLC1100_SWOP_2004.ICC Availability Canon's CLC1140 & CLC1180 driven by the ColorPASS-Z800 color server are available today through authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Canon U.S.A. dealers, select distributors, and Canon imaging resellers at 1-800-OK-CANON and http://www.usa.canon.com. About SWOP Specifications for Web Offset Publications (SWOP) was initiated in 1975 as a response to the printing industry's need for uniform specifications and tolerances to ensure consistency and quality of material in publications. Over the past 29 years, SWOP has become a major factor in the publication printing industry. Most recently, SWOP has become affiliated with IDEAlliance and GRACoL in an effort to build a coalition supporting the coordinated development of specifications and guidelines, certification programs, software tools, educational seminars, and peer support networks for print media. For additional information about SWOP, Inc., visit the SWOP website at http://www.swop.org. About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2004, with global revenues of $33.3 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. About EFI EFI (www.efi.com) is the world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for commercial and enterprise printing. EFI's award-winning technologies offer end to end, integrated document management tools from creation to print, including high fidelity high fidelity n. The electronic reproduction of sound, especially from broadcast or recorded sources, with minimal distortion. high color Fiery(R) print servers that can output up to 2000 ppm (Pages Per Minute) The measurement of printer speed. See gppm. PPM - Portable Pixmap ; superwide digital inkjet printers A printer that propels droplets of ink directly onto the medium. Today, almost all inkjet printers produce color. Low-end inkjets use three ink colors (cyan, magenta and yellow), but produce a composite black that is often muddy. and UV and solvent inks capable of printing on flexible and rigid substrates; powerful print production workflow and management information software solutions for increased performance and cost efficiency; and an array of corporate printing solutions. EFI's integrated solutions connect seamlessly, delivering unbeatable performance, cost savings and increased productivity. EFI maintains 25 offices worldwide. NOTE TO EDITORS: EFI, Fiery and ColorWise are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. Command WorkStation, Spot-On and Colorproof are trademarks of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. All referenced product names, and other marks, are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Prices, availability and specifications subject to change without notice. (1)Source - Gartner Dataquest - "Printer Quarterly Statistics United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. - Database," Camille Iorns February 2004. (2)BERTL's Best 2005 - Best Production Print Workflow Utility Suite category awarded to EFI's Command WorkStation, Balance, and OneFlow software. |
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