Mac OS X ROOM Workflow Featuring In-RIP Trapping and PDF/X Support Now Shipping: Full Support for PDF 1.4, Transparency Layers, PDF/X and All New TrapPro Trapping.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2003 Fusion Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com), a leading independent developer of Mac OS X and Unix-based RIP and prepress workflow solutions, today announced it has begun shipping DigiPage 4.0 for Mac OS X. DigiPage 4.0 for Mac OS X combines new RIP technologies -- including the new TrapPro automated in-line trapping solution -- with Apple Computer's new Mac OS X operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . With Harlequin RIP Eclipse(TM) technologies at its core, and based on open industry standards, DigiPage 4.0 for Mac OS X 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 Providing customers with a preview of printed output on screen rather than on paper. Soft proofing provides instant feedback and is useful when many color and content decisions still need to be finalized before a hard-copy proof is created. , hard proofing, and the final printed work. DigiPage 4.0 is an easy-to-use, yet sophisticated, universal 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. A free, 30-day trial version of DigiPage 4.0 for Mac OS X is available for download from Fusion Systems International's Website at http://www.FusionSystems.com. The evaluation version is fully functional and requires Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater. This initial release of DigiPage 4.0 on Mac OS X includes 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 are 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 Systems International (http://www.FusionSystems.com) is a leading independent developer of Mac OS X and UNIX-based prepress workflow solutions for the graphic arts industry. Since 1997, Fusion Systems International specializes in prepress software solutions that enhance existing investments or complement new ones. With solutions for Mac OS X, Sun Solaris, SGI (SGI, Sunnyvale, CA, www.sgi.com) A manufacturer of workstations and servers, founded in 1982 by Jim Clark. The company was founded as Silicon Graphics, Inc., but changed to its acronym in 1999. 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. , and (soon) Redhat Linux, all products are distributed through a global network of value-added resellers. |
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