Electronic Publishing articles from November 2005

Electronic Publishing archives from November 2005

What's your plan?(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... From Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to the horrible earthquake in Pakistan, natural disasters have been front and center in our news recently. Wildfires in California, flooding rains in New England, early snow in the southwest... few areas have...

Always something to learn.(Digital Workflow conference )
November 1, 2005... I recently spoke at a PIA/GATF (www.gain.net) Digital Workflow conference in Arlington, Texas. At first glance, one would assume that it was just printers gathering to hear about advances in digital workflow. That turned out to be a wrong...

RIPit.(show insider)
November 1, 2005... Using Print '05 as a launch venue, RIPit (Citrus Heights, CA) unveiled its 4-up SpeedSetter VM4 CTP device for small and mid-size printers. The platesetter is part of a complete turnkey system, which also includes RIPit's OpenRIP Symphony core...

Enovation.(show insider)
November 1, 2005... Perhaps the biggest news for Enovation (Valhalla, NY) at Print '05 was the introduction of a processless plate family--the Fuji Brillia PRO Range, comprising a true processless thermal plate and a violet photopolymer chemistry-free plate. ...

Presstek.(show insider)
November 1, 2005... During Print '05, Presstek Inc. (Hudson, NH) introduced its Aurora chemistry-free thermal plates, designed for Creo Trend-setter and Screen PlateRite CTP systems. Presstek Aurora plates are offered in 0.20mm (0.008 of an inch) and 0.30mm (0.012...

Oce.(digital printing hardware )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... At Print '05, Oce (Chicago) unveiled a number of new products in digital printing hardware as well as production software. The Oce VarioPrint 3110, priced at $79,000, outputs 105 letter-size pages per minute and uses Oce Copy Press technology...

EFI.(EFI Electronics Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... EFI (Foster City, CA) first previewed many of its Print '05 releases to the press at its Connect user conference earlier this year, but for most show attendees, Print '05 was the first unveiling. Fiery System 7 features WYSIWYG job...

Mitsubishi Imaging.(show insider)
November 1, 2005... During the show, Mitsubishi Imaging (MPM) Inc. (Rye, NY) announced the 20th anniversary of its Silver DigiPlate technology, which made its debut during Print '85. The company also released the new DPX Lite platesetter designed for small...

XMPie.(XMPie Inc. (New York City))(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... While exhibiting during Print '05, XMPie Inc. (New York City) launched ulmage, its latest dynamic publishing and variable imaging solution. The new tool enables users of Adobe Photoshop CS2 to create eye-catching, personalized images and merge...

MAN Roland.(show insider)
November 1, 2005... Boasting the largest-format press running on the Print '05 show floor, MAN Roland (Westmont, IL) used "Big Advantages" as its exhibit theme for showcasing the Roland 900 XXL. Working in a six-color-with-coater configuration, the 900 XXL...

Printware.(PlateStream Violet and the PlateStream drum)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Two new CTP systems took center stage for Printware (St. Paul, MN) at the Print '05 show--the PlateStream Violet and the PlateStream DRUM. The PlateStream Violet is a 2-up metal CTP imager and processor capable of imaging plates from 11.8X14.9...

DALiM Software.(show insider)
November 1, 2005... DALiM Software (Kehl, Germany) demonstrated a full range of products at the Print show. In particular, the company highlighted its SWOP certification for various configurations of its DiALOGUE soft-proofing solution. The new application ensures...

Calender.(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... calendar DECEMBER PIA/GATF Color 4-6 Phoenix, AZ PIA/GATF, www.gain.net Management Conference SGIA Digital 8-10 Phoenix, AZ Specialty Graphic Imaging Expo Assoc.,...

CTP sets sights on smaller shops: with CTP technology well established in larger print operations, manufacturers turn their attention to the broader market with innovative 2-up and 4-up technology.(Profile: Banner Printing)
November 1, 2005... As in any market, technology tends to work its way down from the top. Early adopters and those on the "bleeding edge" are most likely to realize gains from the newest technology, but also are most likely to suffer the consequences if the...

CTP devices.(RESOURCE GUIDE)
November 1, 2005... An undeniable force in the industry, computer-to-plate equipment continues to find a home in traditional print shops. Although most predict that digital equipment will bring about the eventual demise of conventional offset hardware, CTP and...

Automation for the masses: early on, many printers had the wrong impression of JDF and assumed that it was an advantage for only large operations. But shops of all sizes are finding benefits.
November 1, 2005... Automation isn't just for the biggest printing companies and publishers. Speeding printing jobs from one process to another with little or no human intervention reduces the time the whole electronic publishing process takes. Squeezing more...

Can you see behind the mask? Global moves are usually best, but sometimes it's necessary to color-correct through a mask that reduces the impact in certain areas. Most masks are based on darkness, but you may have better luck with ones based on color.
November 1, 2005... Masking, along with skydiving, bullfighting, and bungee jumping, is an activity that rewards skill while raising questions about the practitioner's judgment. It also can be habit-forming, but fortunately, as we get better at Photoshop, we...

Collaborative tools help printer connect to customers: new tools enable Winthrop Printing to offer value-added services and to accelerate production by integrating its workflow with its customers.(in the field)
November 1, 2005... As a 90-year-old company, Boston's Winthrop Printing knows how to evolve to stay competitive. Maintaining a state-of-the-art facility, the company is implementing Agfa's collaborative software solution that connects Winthrop directly to its...

Production system streamlines workflow: to handle rapid growth, a custom publishing company implemented MetaCommunications' Virtual Ticket workflow software, and boosted productivity.(in the field)
November 1, 2005... Companies always appreciate growth, yet if growth occurs too quickly, it can disrupt the order. Redspring Communications, a custom publishing company that started in 1991, has grown more than 2000 percent in 14 years. On the one hand, the...

Paper with personality: to launch a rights-protected photography company, Planet Propaganda designed everything from the brand identity to high-end brochures, finding the right paper and printing to capture creatives.(the digital paper PLATFORM)
November 1, 2005... Dressed in black, a group of musicians play the violin, the cello, and other orchestral instruments while standing in a field of yellow flowers. Individual photographs, such as the David Maisel image just described, can make bold statements,...

Designs on an upgrade: In upgrading InDesign to the CS2 version, Adobe set its sites on increasing productivity.
November 1, 2005... With the launch of Creative Suite 2, Adobe unveiled InDesign CS2 to the creative community. The latest version of InDesign solves a number of small annoyances that, when combined, translate to a smoother, more streamlined workflow. ...

Imagery in line: StudioLine Photo 2 is a full-featured, low-cost software tool.
November 1, 2005... Increasingly, "you get what you pay for" doesn't apply. It is especially true in the area of digital photography hardware and software, which continue to increase in features and decline in price. Case in point: StudioLine Photo 2 offers...

Enfocus Software: essential PDF solutions.(COMPANY PROFILES: Advertisement)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2005... Tens of thousands of users the world over rapidly recognized the value of Enfocus' flagship plug-in application, PitStop Professional; and in 2005 it is one of the most well known and highly lauded products for PDF workflows. Today a full...

Working in wide format.(new products)(Intuos3 6X11)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... Wacom Technology Corporation (Vancouver, WA) has unveiled a pen tablet designed specifically for graphic designers, digital artists, and photographers who employ wide-screen displays or multiple monitors. The Intuos3 6X11, reported to be the...

More from Margulis.(new products)(Photoshop LAB Color: The Canyon Conundrum and Other Adventures in the Most Powerful Colorspace)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
November 1, 2005... Peachpit Press (Berkeley, CA) has announced the availability of Photoshop LAB Color: The Canyon Conundrum and Other Adventures in the Most Powerful Colorspace, the latest book by Dan Margulis. An Electronic Publishing contributing editor,...

POP products.(new products)
November 1, 2005... MacDermid ColorSpan Inc. (Minneapolis) has extended its DisplayMaker family of wide-format printers to include the 98SI and 72UVX models. The DisplayMaker 98SI solvent inkjet printer takes advantage of sixteen 600dpi Micro-Quad piezo-electric...

Modern media.(new products)
November 1, 2005... NewPage Corporation (Dayton, OH), formerly known as the MeadWestvaco Papers Group, has unveiled its 2005 Signature True, Sterling Ultra, and Anthem sheetfed swatchbooks. A reference tool for printing and creative professionals, each new...

Modern media.(new products)
November 1, 2005... Xpedx (Loveland, OH), an International Paper company, has expanded its line of Vector business imaging papers. To the DI coated offset, coated laser, and multipurpose papers in its Vector line, the company has added new laser cut sheets,...

Modern media.
November 1, 2005... InteliCoat Technologies (South Hadley, MA) has introduced its Magic DS130 Dye Sublimation Paper, designed for aqueous piezo wide-format printers using dye-sublimation inks, such as models offered by Epson, Mimaki, Mutoh, and Roland. An inkjet...

Computer-to-plate: the next wave.
November 1, 2005... Computer-to-plate (CTP) is certainly not a new concept. The ability to eliminate film and directly image a printing plate offers obvious and very beneficial advantages to print service providers as they look for ways to improve efficiency,...

Times of the signs.
November 1, 2005... As I travel the world (by foot, car, boat, and train), I have this unusual hobby of taking photos of signs: store signs, business signs, building signs; just about any sign I come across. I have thousands of these photos, from all over the...