PlateController – a new application for 1 bit tiff Proofing

PlateController has been on the market for many years. This versatile tool was initially developed for a simple step-&-repeat processes for proofing and output to CTP. But over the years, the toolset has been expanded as such, that it became a complete solution for offset, flexo and screen printers. Besides raster file formats like PGB, 1bit Tiff, Ras and Len, PlateController can now process PDF as well to meet the requirements of PDF workflow.

The latest development is for a large reputable printer in HK using PlateController for producing Blue Print on a Canon IBF printer, 3 minutes to print front and back for a 8-up sheet, that includes down sampling from a high res page image. You do not have to look far for the return on Investment.  

PlateController is intuitive and easy to use, enjoyed by many operators as a handy tool. The WYSIWYG approach allows setup of your job in minutes, you know exactly what you have put together, front and back automatically.   It would take a long time to describe all the different tools in PlateController but feel free to download the brochure from our website. 

http://www.compose.com.hk/index.php/support/download/category/3-production-applications

New features of pressSIGN 6

New features of pressSIGN 6 pressSIGN 6 Launched ♦ New devices supported ♦ Neutral Print Density Curves (NPDC) ♦ Display CMYK, Spot and Overall score for measurements and jobs ♦ Update to all new Pantone® 2014 color libraries ♦ Create jobs with only single measurements ♦ Enter full screen mode ♦ pressSIGN GPM users can sync color libraries from central server ♦ ISO 12647-2 2013 targets included ♦ New Production Mode Tab New devices supported ·  X-Rite eXact scanning option. pressSIGN has supported the eXact spectrophotometer for over a year. X-Rite recently launched the scanning option for Windows. It's simple to use, just attach the scanning trolley and quickly and easily measure single or multiple row color bars. ·  Konica Minolta FD-7 -Konica Minolta were the first manufacturer to release a M1 Spectrophotometer. The device will also measure MO, M2 and M3. An optional track is available for the measurements of strips. ·  TECHKON SpectroDenns -The TECHKON SpectroDens supports all measurement modes and can scan up to 54 patches in strip mode as well as single patches. The scanning is newly supported in pressSIGN Spot and CMYK scores separatedpressSIGN is now capable of displaying three scores for each measurement and job, the overall score the CMYK score and the Spot colour score. The new method makes it much easier to track spot color performance both for individual jobs and across multiple jobs from many sites. This is particularly true with pressSIGN Global Print Management. Synching custom spot libraries pressSiGN GPM allows users to set up a color library at the central server and distribute these libraries to specified named sites that are connected to the server. When the library is no longer needed by the remote site the central administrator can remove the library from local use. Neutral Print Density Curves (NPDC) In many territories print buyers and brand managers focus on the GRACol® and G7® methodology. Until now pressSIGN has offered 4CX as the best method of achieving accurate grey balance from any ICC profile. pressSIGN 6 adds Neutral Print Density as an alternative method of achieving consistently accurate grey balance. In addition to providing a tonal adjustment based on NPD pressSIGN reports the Maximum and Average Delta L and Delta F. New Production Mode Tab pressSIGN-Pro 6 adds a new production mode view shows the Delta E or Density readings across the sheet for each measurement. The production mode makes it easy to spot problems that may exist in particular keys as the job runs. In the example on the right we can see exactly where the problems existed on the yellow plate with all the timings for each measurement. Other features Create jobs from single spot colour measurements - Need to make a series of single measurements for use at a later time. Create a job and take the measurements and return the job for further measurements or to compare. Update the latest Pantone® libraries to include the 2014 colors - As part of Pantone's continual enlargement of their libraries a further 84 colors were added to the PLUS series in 2014 providing 1755 colors in total. All 1755 colors are included in pressSIGN 6 to make it easier to hit any Pantone® color. ISO 12647-2 2013 standard included - The ISO TC 130 committee released details of the latest update to ISO 12647-2 in December 2013. This new revised standard is included in pressSIGN 6 Full Screen Mode - Expand the pressSIGN interface to the full real estate of the monitor. Update for web browser reports - All job details included when individual jobs listed. More information on spot colors and improved performance. Please contact Compose System Ltd, Hong Kong, or sales@compose.com.hk for further detail.

Venture VP700 is supported by Compose V-Labels solution

VP700 Label Printers works with V-Labels software NOW

The VP700 is a revolutionary digital print-on-demand color label Printer,  set to raise the performance benchmark for label printing in its class.

Compose V-Labels is a Streamlined version of Label Print software, widely used for Label printing with different manufacturers around the world.  This is a great opportunity for Compose to work with this unique Printer for on demand printing.  

V-Labels  can handle Roll to Roll, Roll to sheet, depending on the application.  Not only it can handle color accurate requirement for different media, it can also match Pantone color accurately as well. 

Powered by Memjet thermal inkjet technology, the VP700 prints at a blazing speed of 18 meters per minute (or 100 - 10 cm x 15 cm labels in less than a minute), delivering exceptional vibrant color graphics and crisp text and barcodes up to 1600 x 1600 dpi. The VP700 prints on demand to exact batch quantity and real-time up-to-the-minute requirements, providing unprecedented flexibility and convenience. Ruggedly designed yet intuitive for use in in-house label production and private labeling needs, the VP700 brings fast, affordable color printing to any print environment.

KEY BENEFITS

• Digital on-demand color label printer
• Supported by Compose V-Labels  software for Imposition and Variable data printing
• Fast desktop printer with output at 18m/min
• Low Total Cost of Ownership
• Ruggedized for industrial usage
• User-friendly and extremely easy to operate
• High quality prints at 1600x1600 dpi

PERFORMANCE

Print speed                       

   Up 304.8 mm per second ( 18 m/minute, or 12 ips )

Print resolution             

   Up to 1600 x 1600 dpi

Data connectivity          

   USB 2.0 / Ethernet 10/100Base-T / GPIO

Ink                                        

   Dye ink in five individual 250 ml CYMKK color ink tanks                                             

Power supply                  

   Universal internal power supply

Barcode PQ                      

   1D barcode at least Grade B (Code 39) with 10mils bar width                                  

   2D barcode at least Grade B (PDF417) with 10mils cell size                                             

MEDIA HANDLING

Print modes                       Roll-Roll, Roll-Cut, Print & Hold (non-peel)

Label media width           50.8 – 215.9 mm (2” – 8.5”)

Max label length              Up to 1016 m (40”)

Label media thickness    0.1 – 0.3 mm

Supported media             Glossy , Semi-Gloss and matte

Detection                           Gap, continuous, black mark