Seiko Instruments USA announces dual technology color output solutions for Silicon Graphics Workstations; Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF color printers support high-end design, graphics and animation.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 1995--Seiko Instruments USA Inc. (San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.) today announced two new color printers that provide dual technology desktop color printing “colour separation” redirects here. For other uses, see colour-separation overlay. Color printing is the reproduction of an image or text in color (as opposed to simpler black and white or monochrome printing). solutions for users of Silicon Graphics(R) workstations. The Professional ColorPoint Colorpoint in cats, a light-colored body with darker pigmentation on the ears, face, legs and tail (points), as seen in Siamese cats from which this was genetically derived. It has been developed in shorthair and longhair varieties. 2 RSF RSF RSF (Rudolph Steiner Foundation) Social Finance RSF Reporters Sans Frontières (French: Reporters Without Borders) RSF Reporteros Sin Fronteras (Spanish: Reporters Without Borders) Models 4 and 14 feature both dye sublimation sublimation, in chemistry sublimation (sŭblĭmā`shən), change of a solid substance directly to a vapor without first passing through the liquid state. and thermal wax printing technologies, and deliver photo-realistic printing for applications where the highest quality color output is required. With the Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF, Silicon Graphics workstation users will be able to leverage host-based 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 , networking and software intelligence for unequaled printing flexibility. Silicon Graphics is considered the platform of choice for designers, animators and scientific illustrators. The Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF series offers both cost effectiveness and speed when hard copy output is required. Thermal wax transfer printing can be used for fast, inexpensive, full color proofs and dye sublimation for true continuous tone photo-realistic output. The Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF solution also processes and prints large and complex images faster than other technologies. The printer's high speed SCSI interface SCSI interface - SCSI adaptor , raster controller, and Silicon Graphics IRIS Impressario(TM) 1.2 driver plug-in optimize the output capabilities of the workstation. "Silicon Graphics' markets are expanding rapidly and there is an increasing number of highly sophisticated applications which require the highest possible degree of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color output accuracy," said Craig Lynar, director of marketing for Seiko Instruments Seiko Instruments Inc. (セイコーインスツル株式会社 USA. "Seiko Instruments is a pioneer in the digital printing of photo-realistic images and we are excited to deliver more complete imaging solutions to Silicon Graphics' customers worldwide." "By leveraging the Impressario software framework and the power of the workstation, Seiko Instruments' new Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF printers deliver new levels of graphics output flexibility and performance," said Ken Kershner, digital publishing engineering manager at Silicon Graphics. "We're pleased that our customers now have access to Seiko Instruments' latest high-end color printing solution, which supports their design, visualization and entertainment projects." The Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF The Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF series is the first raster color printer line with both dye sublimation and thermal wax transfer technologies in the same print engine. Output from animation, high-end photo editing See photo editor. , 3-D modeling and CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. projects can be captured quickly and cost-effectively. The printer is ideal for applications requiring high-end, photo-realistic output such as architectural renderings or new product design, while offering users the low cost alternative of thermal transfer See thermal wax transfer printer and direct thermal printer. output from the same printer. Silicon Graphics workstation users will appreciate the complete solution provided by the Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF. A built-in digital controller, fast print engine and optional memory expansion bundled with a Silicon Graphics IRIS Impressario 1.2 driver plug-in provide for unmatched printing speed. The Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF Model 4 prints up to full A-size bleed, while the Model 14 prints up to full B (tabloid) bleed. Print speed is 3 minutes and 20 seconds for a B-size image. Key Features - Dual technology -- both dye sublimation and thermal wax transfer - Raster controller for rapid printing of raster files - High resolution, 300 dpi in both modes - Standard SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. 2 input for fast download - Optional memory expansion allows for off-line printing - Supports 3-color, 4-color, and monochrome printing - Single sheet by-pass - Complete with Silicon Graphics IRIS Impressario 1.2 driver plug-in Pricing and Availability The Professional ColorPoint 2 RSF, Models 4 and 14, are available now for a suggested list price of $6,999 and $12,499 respectively. All printers will be sold through Seiko Instruments' direct sales force and its authorized resellers worldwide. For further information or a product demonstration, resellers and users should call toll-free 800/888-0817. Seiko Instruments USA's Color Graphics Group, headquartered in San Jose, Calif., markets a full line of color printers. The product families include thermal wax transfer color printers and dye sublimation color printers that are available with PostScript, video and raster interface solutions. Seiko Instruments USA is part of Seiko Instruments Inc., a worldwide research, development and manufacturing company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Silicon Graphics is a registered trademark and IRIS Impressario is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. CONTACT: Seiko Instruments USA Inc., San Jose Cheryl Landman, 408/922-5950 Craig Lynar, 408/922-5842 or The Benjamin Group Inc. Andy Ramm or Marca Lombardo, 408/559-6090 |
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