EFI Heralds New Era of Proofing Solutions with the Launch of EFI Colorproof XF.FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- 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 its new highly scalable and versatile client/server based proofing solution, EFI Colorproof(TM) XF. The result of EFI's development knowledge and resources, combined with the proofing expertise behind Best(TM) technology, the entirely new platform offers improved functionality, stability and performance with cross Windows(R) and Mac OS X platform support and compatibility with the current JDF JDF Job Definition Format (XML-based format for workflow and control information) JDF Jamaica Defence Force JDF Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International JDF Job Description Form JDF Japan Defense Force JDF Jackson Drop Forge Company (Job Definition Format) standard for open job ticketing. It is an ideal solution for commercial printers of all sizes, from newspaper publishers to creative agencies and photographers. "EFI Colorproof XF represents a new era of EFI proofing solutions. With tremendous technical advancements across all areas of the product from the client/server architecture An environment in which the application processing is divided between client workstations and servers. It implies the use of desktop computers interacting with servers in a network in contrast to processing everything in a large centralized mainframe. See client/server. to greater functionality options, combined with the new, intuitive user interface that gives a completely new 'look and feel' to the product, Colorproof XF is one of the most innovative and cutting edge products to hit the digital color proofing market today," said Thorsten Breiding, VP & GM of EFI Proofing Solutions. EFI Colorproof XF consists of several different components that can be joined together in different combinations to create basic or extended configurations. This offers complete flexibility to the end-user, allowing the customer to personalize per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. each solution to suit his own proofing requirements, and add more functionality as needs expand. "The value of the new EFI Colorproof XF is in the flexibility that it offers the customer," added Breiding. "The variety of component and output options means that each individual client can find a tailored solution that fits their exact proofing requirements." For individual users, the Client Option solution provides the user interface and administrator panel to the server. It is available for Windows and Macintosh workstations, offering a complete platform-independent and fully customizable solution. As with the other EFI proofing products, EFI Colorproof XF is capable of creating and reading the EFI Remoteproof(TM) JDF Specification, enabling the verification of a proof in multiple sites. At the heart of the new solution sits the EFI Colorproof XF Server, which in a basic configuration, comes with the Client Option and a Printer Option M, driving inkjet and laser printers up to A2 format. In addition to these basic modules, the customer can choose from a variety of different product and output options that can be added on as required. Product options include the EFI Color Manager Option for creating paper and reference profiles; the Color Verifier Option for validating color accuracy against industry measuring standards; the EFI Dot Creator Option enabling rasterization of contone data for output on DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. 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. ; the EFI OneBit Option enabling the creation of ICC-based color-accurate contract screen proofs on DOD inkjet printers; and the EFI Spot Color A color that is printed from one printing plate which contains one matched color of ink. Spot colors are used when only one or two solid colors are needed on a page or when a color has to match perfectly and be consistent such as with a company logo or when colors are the trademark of the Option enabling the processing and color-accurate printing of any kind of supported file formats that contain spot colors. EFI Photo and EFI Production options as well as the EFI Ink Zone Option, an automated ink key presetting application, will follow later this year. Additional output options can be purchased for printer sizes M, XL and XXL XXL Extra Extra Large XXL Extra Extra Long , in addition to a File Export option. EFI Colorproof XF offers a multi-output functionality, allowing the user to print to more than one printer at the same time. Colorproof XF can also be used in conjunction with EFI OneFlow(TM) 2.0 prepress workflow software to create a complete solution within a print shop or production facility. Availability EFI Colorproof XF will be available through certified See certification. EFI dealers and distributors in Q3 2004. The new platform will support a wider variety of printers, including the Epson Stylus stylus: see pen. (1) A pen-shaped instrument that is used to "draw" images or select from menus. Styli (the plural of stylus, pronounced "sty-lye") come with handheld devices that have touch screens, such as PDAs and video games. Pro 4000, the HP Designjet 30 and 130, and the Canon imagePROGRAF W6200. It will run on Windows(R) 2000, 2003 and XP. A Macintosh version of EFI Colorproof XF Server, running on Mac OS X Server, is scheduled for later this year. 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 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 and black and white Fiery(R) print servers that can output up to 2000 ppm (Pages Per Minute) The measurement of printer speed. See gppm. PPM - Portable Pixmap ; powerful production workflow and print management information software solutions for increased performance and cost efficiency; and an array of business-critical enterprise and mobile printing solutions. EFI maintains 26 offices worldwide. NOTE TO EDITORS: EFI and Fiery are registered trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and/or certain other foreign jurisdictions. Best, EFI Colorproof, EFI OneFlow and EFI Remoteproof are trademarks of Electronics For Imaging, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. |
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