EFI improves colour management system for sign and display
EFI has upgraded its XF software series. Key features include cutting-engine support and RGB print workflow to provide a one-stop inkjet production solution. The new EFI XF v4.1 also integrates with EFI Web Control Center, EFI's web-based application for remote control and distribution of print jobs. These new features have been added to all EFI XF products.
"We've added remarkable colour output improvements, a dedicated cutting solution and updated PDF print engine and standards support that allow XF-driven printers to be more productive and deliver higher quality in any workflow," said Stefan Spiegel, general manager of EFI's graphic arts solutions group.
A dedicated Cut Server provides a connection to 1,200 cutters and routing tables from 70 manufacturers. The software generates cut marks for single jobs, nestings, and step and repeats. It lets users scale, rotate and crop jobs. The Cut Server option can drive up to eight cutting engines at a time. Also, a new 'Print and Cut' option increases productivity.?
EFI XF 4.1 includes a new wizard for the creation of advanced linearisations for any Vutek printer/ink/media combination. In addition to improved ease-of-use, the enhanced linearisation provides a unique custom black point definition. It automatically calculates and recommends various ink limits and linearisation parameters.?
The new software includes RGB contone drivers for many Epson and Canon printers, for smooth colour gradations, increased Ripping speeds and simplicity of profile generation.
The Improved Optimiser function matches between CMYK ICC reference and RGB, CMYK, CMYKOG and CMYKRGB media profiles. EFI XF 4.1 improves spot colour overprint simulation for spot colours on process colours and spot colours on other spot colours. It also includes new support for the Barbieri Spectro LFP Basic.
New supported technologies and standards include:
- Operating Systems: Mac OS X 10.6 and Windows 7
- Adobe CPSI 3019
- Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0.4004.5?
- IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 2009 Color Control Wedge
- Latest FograCert evaluation test form
- Support of DYMO LabelWriter Series Duo and Twin Turbo for label printing of verification results
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New printer drivers:
Epson Stylus Pro 2880 (RGB Contone)
Epson Stylus Pro 3800 (RGB Contone)
Epson Stylus Pro 3880 (CMYK & RGB Contone, CMYK Halftone)
Epson Stylus Pro 4880/7880/9880/11880 (RGB Contone)
Epson Stylus Pro x700 Series (CMYK & RGB Contone, CMYK Halftone)
Epson Stylus Pro x900 Series (RGB Contone, CMYK Halftone)
Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 (CMYK Contone & Halftone)
OKI C910 (1-Bit / Multilevel) / ES9410dn (Multilevel)
Mimaki CJV30-60/-100/-130/-160 (Windows only / Print & Cut device)?
Mimaki JV33-260 (Windows only)
Rastek H650
Seiko ColorPainter H-74s / H-104s
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