X-Rite Introduces PerfectPalette(TM) for Package and Commercial Printers; Easy-to-Use Software Application Builds Custom Pantone and Spot Color Libraries in Seconds.GRANDVILLE, Mich. -- X-Rite (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :XRIT) today introduced PerfectPalette, a new software application designed to provide packaging and commercial printers a quick and easy way to create custom color palettes Also called a "color lookup table," "lookup table," "index map," "color table" or "color map," it is a commonly used method for saving file space when creating 8-bit color images. from PANTONE libraries or spot measurement color values. Developed in partnership with Enovation Graphic Systems (A Fujifilm Company) to meet the requirements for creating 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 libraries for the Fujifilm FinalProof GxT digital halftone In printing, the simulation of a continuous-tone image (shaded drawing, photograph) with dots. All printing processes, except for Cycolor, print dots. In photographically generated halftones, a camera shoots the image through a halftone screen, creating smaller dots for lighter areas and proofer, PerfectPalette tackles the challenge of getting the right spot color simulation the first time, avoiding multiple adjustments to make spot colors match the target from prepress to the pressroom. "PerfectPalette was developed from scratch and customized to meet and exceed customer requirements and the needs of the printing marketplace," said Marc Levine, Product Manager for X-Rite's Graphic Arts graphic arts: see aquatint; drawing; drypoint; engraving; etching; illustration; linoleum block printing; lithography; mezzotint; niello; pastel; poster; silk-screen printing; silhouette; silverpoint; sketch; stencil; woodcut and wood engraving. Premedia Business. "Packaging and commercial printers will appreciate the speed, accuracy, and ease of creating and customizing multiple color libraries from PANTONE or spot color values. The end result is a precise color match the first time, minimizing ink usage and paper waste." In the pressroom, PerfectPalette will allow companies with 6 and 7 color presses to produce work that simulates spot colors that would otherwise require additional units or multiple press runs. Designers will now be able to specify more spot colors with greater accuracy and not be limited by standard spot-color conversion tools. PerfectPalette enables the optimized reproduction of corporate colors, serving the client's color critical needs without having to pay for special inks. "Perfect Palette (1) In computer graphics, a range of colors used for display and printing. See color palette. (2) A collection of on-screen painting tools. (3) A toolbar that contains a set of functions for any kind of application. palette - colour palette provides our Fujifilm FinalProof GxT customers a fast and accurate solution for creating customized spot color libraries for any combination of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color donors or final substrates," said Eric L. Neumann, Enovation's Product Manager, Color Management & Proofing. "FinalProof GxT enables us to expand the gamut See color gamut. gamut - The gamut of a monitor is the set of colours it can display. There are some colours which can't be made up of a mixture of red, green and blue phosphor emissions and so can't be displayed by any monitor. by using up to 12 color donors, and when combined with X-Rite PerfectPalette, users can now take full advantage of the extended gamut to get the best possible color matches to special spot colors using 5-8 color libraries. This ability to match special colors is especially critical in the packaging markets." Other key benefits of PerfectPalette: --Supports various output formats including Adobe adobe (ədō`bē): see rammed earth. adobe Handmade sun-dried bricks formed from a mixture of heavy clay and straw found in arid regions. (R) Color Swatch format and the native FinalProof GXT format. --Advanced palette engine optimizes custom color palettes, yielding more precise matching without sacrificing processing time. --Custom co-efficients for Delta E 94 and Delta E CMC (Common Messaging Calls) A programming interface specified by the XAPIA as the standard messaging API for X.400 and other messaging systems. CMC is intended to provide a common API for applications that want to become mail enabled. 1. to allow for the highest level of accuracy and control in building custom color palettes --Custom libraries allow users to add corporate colors to pantone libraries, or build color references manually. Availability: PerfectPalette is available for purchase immediately through X-Rite's website at www.xrite.com or by calling 1-800-248-9748. Customers can also purchase PerfectPalette through Enovation at www.enovationgraphics.com or by calling 1-866-617-8473. About Enovation Graphic Systems, Inc. Enovation is the nation's largest distributor of equipment, consumables and technical services for the graphic communications industry communications industry, broadly defined, the business of conveying information. Although communication by means of symbols and gestures dates to the beginning of human history, the term generally refers to mass communications. . Representing hundreds of suppliers at branch locations across the country, Enovation employs nearly 1,000 people. Enovation has created a team of experts, poised to answer questions, offer advice and help navigate (1) "Surfing the Web." To move from page to page on the Web. (2) To move through the menu structure in a software application. customers through the ever-changing graphic arts industry. We not only help customers make sense of new technologies and developments, but we also work with them to develop the capabilities they need to operate efficiently and stay ahead of the competition. Whether it's information on an emerging technology or reliable delivery of supplies, customers know they can "Get It From the Experts" at Enovation. For more information about Enovation, please visit www.enovationgraphics.com . About X-Rite X-Rite is a leading provider of color measurement solutions comprised of hardware, software and services for the verification and communication of color data. The Company serves a broad range of industries, including graphic arts, digital imaging, industrial, retail color matching, and medical. X-Rite is global, with 18 offices throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, serving customers in over 100 countries. |
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