Bodoni inkWIZE is unrivalled software for reducing ink consumption whilst maintaining colour integrity.

inkWIZE is a colour server solution that uses high quality Device Link profiles to convert from RGB and CMYK colour spaces to CMYK and reduces overall ink consumption.

inkWIZE is simple to set up, easy to use and saves money in more ways than just lowering ink bills. inkWIZE users can expect average ink savings of 25,% but will also see savings due to improved make-ready, faster drying and faster running speeds for the press.

inkWIZE uses the latest Device Link and GCR technologies in a PDF hot folder workflow. inkWIZE converting files to a standard printing condition such as FOGRA 39L(ISOCoatedv2) and reduces total ink coverage in one operation that takes seconds.

inkWIZE is a modular product that allows you to add MultiColor, AutoCurves and AutoLinks as future add-ons.

Save up to 60% of ink costs
Badly prepared files by designers and pre-press professionals costs printers thousands of pounds everyday. inkWIZE automated workflow removes these hidden costs and makes the printing process easier. PDF files that pass through the inkWIZE server are converted to the ideal printing condition and unnecessary ink coverage is removed from the separations, leaving a stronger black plate but much weaker CMY plates. Throughout the process the colour appearance of the file remains intact with a slightly better contrast.

The latest version of inkWIZE shows you how much ink you are saving.

Faster running times with inkWIZE
Reduced excess ink coverage enables the press to run faster due to the elimination of tack issues such as picking, piling, poor trapping, back trapping and the associated wash-up delays. This loss of productivity is a cost to the business that is unrecoverable from the customer and so comes straight off the bottom line. inkWIZE running as part of the workflow eliminates these issues.

Faster Make-Ready
Less ink makes duct adjustments more responsive in both closed-loop and manual set-ups. The operator will hit the perfect OK sheet that much faster and this gives additional savings in wastage and time.

Faster drying
inkWIZE reduced TAC requires less spray powder, decreases drying times and rub problems again saving time and money.

File Standarization
In any busy print shop files arrive in a wide variety of conditions that need to be resolved. inkWIZE will correct files containing RGB, the wrong or no associated ICC profile, spot color conversion. The result is PDF files that are print ready to industry standards all processed automatically at very high speed.

pressSIGN-PRO V 4.6 measures and controls the printing process for up to 6-colour printing to ensure accurate colour on press. pressSIGN-PRO V4.6 features a complete set of analysis tools to help improve press and operator performance, identifying issues of wastage and quality.

Each pressSIGN-PRO V4.6 installation comes with a free copy of pressSIGN-Trends and pressSIGN-Mobile

pressSIGN-Pro 4.6 includes 4CX technology. 4CX technology enables users to achieve accurate grey balance through tonal adjustment curves. For more details on 4CX technologyvisit our web page. These curves can be applied through the RIP workflow or withAutoCurves through the PDF workflow.

Read the full width of the press sheet with pressSIGN-PRO using the X-Rite Eye-One and pressSIGN extended ruler.

In addition pressSIGN drives

• X-Rite EasyTrax S,
• X-Rite Intellitrax S
• X-Rite SpectroEye
• Techkon SpectroDrive,
• Techkon SpectroJet
• Komori's PDC-SII
• Or import data from Heidelberg's ImageControl

pressSIGN-Pro V4.6 main features:

• uniquely predicts the best possible density - based on the press target selected and the actual ink and paper in use
• includes 4CX technology for fast grey balance tonal adjustments
• Pantone® Libraries for 5 or 6 colour printing
• creates and adjusts plate curves
• updates all common platesetter RIPs - no need to type in curve data - export directly from pressSIGN
• create your own spot colour libraries - exportable to other pressSIGN users
• uploads reports to the internet for access by other staff members or clients
• summary view shows all aspects of job including density, dot gain, grey balance, trapping, overprint and overall score
• full sheet view shows how to adjust each ink key density to achieve the lowest Delta E
• pressSIGN summary view
• identifies readings as make-ready or production mode and see how long each operator and/or press takes to get up to production mode
• Trend view windows shows overall score and score for the individual measured criteria for each reading or job
• second Trend view window shows value for every criteria by reading or by job
• creates averaged dot gain curves from multiple readings. Allows two presses to be set up with the same plate queue
• compensates for the colour shift as ink dries (dry back)
• easy to use scoring with traffic light system to monitor performance
• all International Printing Standards built-in
• input any CMYK ICC profile and make the profile the press target
• reads the actual media in use to adjust the press target export the amended ICC profile back to pre-press for accurate proofing based on the actual media in use
• makes individual readings anywhere on the press sheet for density, dot area, Lab, DeltaE comparisons
• pressSIGN provides an across the sheet consistency score. This can be part of the overall job score, giving a better assessment of the quality of the print
• receive a detailed pdf report for measurements or a production report for single or multiple jobs showing complete job or multiple job analysis
• generates the colour bar to match the press target you have selected
• searches the pressSIGN database for existing readings and jobs by date, time, client, press, operator, make ready times, comments etc.
• saves searches for re-use
• sorts jobs by name date, score, press, operator etc.
• import single or multiple jobs

proofSIGN is a fast and easy proof verification application

Be sure your proofs are colour accurate and match international printing and proofing standards. Or you may want to match your own standards.

Measure and evaluate your proofs quickly and easily with proofSIGN against the latest ISO 12647/7 proofing standards.

Three Easy Steps

• Print out the supplied control strip or FOGRA media wedge with your job and measure it with the X-Rite Eye-One spectrophotometer.
• Evaluate the results on screen.
• Print out a label and attach it to the proof. Send the proof with the pass to your client with confidence knowing that the proof is absolutely correct

You can also keep a detailed pdf about the proof for your records or email it for remote proofing purposes.

proofSIGN is compatible with the latest ISO 12647/7 proofing standard. It evaluates DeltaE and DeltaH deviations from the target ICC profile you have chosen. The default tolerances are included but you can adjust these tolerances to your individual needs.

proofSIGN comes with all the ISO standard profiles included. If you want to add any other target just select the associated CMYK ICC profile and install it within proofSIGN with just one click.

The proofSIGN screen evaluation and printed label show the DeltaE and DeltaH tolerances and the measured results for the paper colour, the primaries and an average for the secondary colours. The pdf gives you a detailed report for each colour on the control strip as well as the paper colour.

proofSIGN FREE demo go to www.presssign.com/proofsign.php
 

Remember you'll need an X-Rite Eye-One to work with proofSIGN. Click here for your fully functioning 30 day trial copy.

If you don't have an X-Rite Eye-One and you want to check out your proof then download the proofSIGN control strip and send it in to Bodoni Systems (see Contact US). We will measure your proof and email you a detailed report.

viewSIGN - softproof and digitally sign off the pdf

viewSIGN tests your monitor just as you test your proof. Attach a digital signature to the pdf just as you add a verification label to the proof.

Connect the Eye-One (Pro or Display2) and read the same colours as the Fogra Media Wedge on your screen. viewSIGN compares these with the target colours and gives the monitor a score. With the digital signature confirm to your client, supplier or co-worker how the pdf was viewed and judged.

viewSIGN reduces proofing costs and the time to approval . Move away from proofing all colour critical output. All co-workers see the same pdf without printing a proof.

viewSIGN works with theEye-One Pro orEye-One Display2 which can be purchased separately.

See below how you can download a FREE version of viewSIGN - remember you'll need an eye-one.

viewSIGN is the monitor evaluation utility that asseses the display in line with the ISO 12647 printing standards. Monitor manufacturers often quote display characteristics and gamut area that are difficult to translate to the working environment. viewSIGN tests the same colours used to test the printed output and gives a percentage pass.

Download a demo vesion from http://www.presssign.com/viewsign.php