Shinko Adds ICC Color Control to ColorStream Printers; ProofMatch System Converts Color Gamut Into PostScript Format.HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 1998--Shinko Technologies Inc., a leading developer of digital printing technology, today announced the addition of ProofMatch(TM) CMYK-to-CYMK color-matching enhancements to its popular ColorStream(TM) line of dye-sublimation printers. ProofMatch uses Apple(R) ColorSync(TM) 2.0 Profiles to give users the power to "pre-proof" against their final output device. ProofMatch will allow users to select from the PressMatch profiles available within their LaserWriter 8.3x PostScript(R) Printer Driver. After using the color management system Software that translates the colors of an original image into the truest representation obtainable on the output device. Color management works from a profile of the output device, typically a digital printer or offset press, and works backward to the source of the material such as a (CMS (1) See content management system and color management system. (2) (Conversational Monitor System) Software that provides interactive communications for IBM's VM operating system. ) of their choice to build ICC profiles for the targeted output devices (e.g., printing press), customized PostScript color tables are generated and downloaded to the ColorStream II DP or DPL (Digital PowerLine) An earlier technology for transmitting a 1 Mbps data signal over electric power lines from Nortel Networks. It was developed in the late 1990s, but later abandoned due to implementation difficulties. See broadband over power lines. printers. After updating the PPD (1) (Parallel Presence Detect) The method used by earlier SIMM memory modules to communicate their capacity to the computer. A binary number coming from a parallel set of pins was read by the system, with each pin representing one bit. Contrast with SPD. on their workstation, the custom PressMatch profile is immediately available. "With ProofMatch added to the colormatching features, users can conduct their own on-site profiling," said Christopher Land, product manager with Shinko Technologies. "They won't need expensive service contracts or complex solutions." ProofMatch supports the current RGB-to-CMYK color matching built into ColorSync, and augments it with CMYK-to-CMYK color matching to provide a complete digital colorproofing solution. The ProofMatch interface provides Input and/or Output Tone Curve controls for fine adjustments to the simulated color reproduction of the press. These adjustments can be used not only within the PhotoShop(R) plug-in, but also exported for use with the LaserWriter 8 print driver. Additionally, the system has been created for easy administration by the on-site color expert. Harlequin Inc. With over 50 OEMs worldwide, Harlequin is a high technology software supplier recognized as a worldwide leader in supplying expert prepress and electronic publishing software solutions based on open systems. The company is also a major developer of advanced development tools and application software and offers its varied expertise on a consulting basis. Established, Harlequin employs over 300 people across 11 sites worldwide and maintains a strong business presence in the United States, Great Britain, Europe, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific Basin. Shinko Technologies Since 1989, Shinko has been a designer of high quality printers for OEMs and built a loyal customer base over the years as a result. Shinko products are notable for their rich color concentration and density, low mean time between failure (MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) The average time a component works without failure. It is the number of failures divided by the hours under observation. MTBF - Mean Time Between Failures ), and low maintenance. The superior quality has given OEMs the confidence to put their brand names on it. Anitec, Ilford, QMS (1) (Minolta-QMS, Inc., Mobile, AL) A manufacturer of laser printers founded in 1977 by Jim Busby. Initially involved with controllers for printing bar codes and labels, it entered the laser printer business in the mid-1980s and set numerous records. Europe, and SuperMac/Radius are among the companies for whom Shinko has designed printers. Shinko Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Shinko Electric Company Ltd., a leader in the worldwide computer graphics industry. The company headquarters are in Hayward, California. For more information, please visit Shinko Technologies' website: info@shinkotech.com. Or call 800/99-SHINKO, ext. 109. -0- ColorStream is a trademark of Shinko Technologies, Inc. Harlequin Color Proofing and HCP HCP, n healthcare provider, a professional who specializes in treating and managing a person's general or specific health needs. are trademarks of Harlequin, Inc. PostScript and PhotoShop are trademarks of Adobe, Inc. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Mac and ColorSync are trademarks of Apple, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. keywords: pre-proof, printer, driver, ICC ICC See: International Chamber of Commerce , Shinko, PostScript, PhotoShop, ProofMatch, digital print, color matching, ColorSync, Harlequin, HCP CONTACT: Shotwell Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most (Editorial Contact) Chris Demers, 408/727-4356 cdemers@compuserve.com or Shinko Technologies Inc. (Company Contact) Hiro Inoue, 510/441-1175 hinoue@shinkotech.com www.shinkotech.com |
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