Mac OS X ROOM Workflow Featuring In-RIP Trapping and PDF/X Support Announced by Fusion; Full Support for PDF 1.4, Transparency Layers, PDF/X and All New TrapPro Trapping.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2003 Fusion Systems International (Fusion), the leading independent developer and integrator of Unix Raster Image Processing image processing Set of computational techniques for analyzing, enhancing, compressing, and reconstructing images. Its main components are importing, in which an image is captured through scanning or digital photography; analysis and manipulation of the image, accomplished solutions, today announced it will be releasing its RIP product line and advanced DigiPage ROOM workflow solution on Apple Computer's Mac OS X. These product additions combine Fusion's new RIP technologies (based on Harlequin RIP Eclipse(TM) technologies) -- including the new TrapPro automated raster object based in-line trapping solution -- with Apple Computer's new operating system. Based on open industry standards, DigiPage can produce plate-ready files, complete with dot-for-dot color composite proofing files, that are compatible with the most popular imagesetters, CTP CTP (cytidine triphosphate): see cytosine. (1) (Computer-To-Plate) The production of printing plates directly from the computer without requiring film as an intermediate step. devices, and digital proofers on the market. DigiPage can enhance existing imaging equipment investments, as well as future ones, by providing an incredibly fast solution with absolute digital integrity between soft proofing, hard proofing, and the final printed work. DigiPage is an easy-to-use, yet sophisticated, ROOM workflow that identifies file problems far in advance of making film or final plates. It is an ideal solution that provides early detection of hidden problems commonly not detected in PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. and PDF/X-1A files until a press proof is made. This initial release of DigiPage on Mac OS X will include extensive support for PDF 1.4, including Transparency layers, PDF/X-1A, PDF/X-3 and JBIG JBIG - Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group 2. Also included will be a wide range of layered options such as the TrapPro(R) in-RIP trapping solution, TIFF/IT-P1 file processing and file generation, ColorPro(R) advanced color management, CIP (1) (Common Isochronous Packet) The packet format used in time-based (real time) FireWire transmission. See FireWire, IEC 61883 and mLAN. (2) (Common Industrial P 3 data export support, and a full selection of proofing drivers. About Fusion Systems International Fusion System's International, a division of LDR See photocell. International Inc. of Portland, Oregon is a leading manufacturer of UNIX prepress workflow solutions since 1997, and specializes in prepress software for Sun Solaris and Silicon Graphics Inc. IRIX A Unix-based operating system from SGI that is used in its computer systems from desktop to supercomputer. It is an enhanced version of Unix System V Release 4. IRIX integrates the X Window system with OpenGL, creating the first real time 3D X environment. . All products are distributed through a network of value-added resellers. For more information, visit http://www.FusionSystems.com. (C) 2003 LDR International, Inc. Product features are subject to change without notification. All trademarks and service marks are the copyright of their respective owners and their use in this promotional piece is acknowledged and recognized. |
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