Heidelberg Introduces New Version to Optimize Color Management
05/17/2000
Coloropen standardizes color communication in open workflows
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be presenting new versions of its Coloropen Tools Scanopen, Viewopen and Printopen, all of which have been enhanced ready for drupa 2000. With a completely new user interface and far greater range of functions, Heidelberg will be offering its proven Color Management know-how as a communication link across the entire workflow, with expertise ranging from data capture to printing press.
Businesses today use a whole range of applications from different manufacturers - this is in the face of increased quality requirements from users, ever smaller runs and shorter print times. To ensure that color quality also remains consistent in open workflows, Heidelberg's new versions of Scanopen, Viewopen and Printopen are designed to provide vital support tools for the entire workflow. The new versions of the three products have a standardized, completely new user interface.
Frank Kupke, Product Manager for Color Management at Heidelberg, believes that the improvements are particularly apparent in the optimized computing algorithms: "The new tools make our customers far more flexible. The ability to perform Media Mapping means that the print data can be converted in line with the particular printing process used. That means, for example, that a newspaper printing profile can now be used to convert images in true color for use in offset applications, even though the quality and scope of the newspaper data is much less. The customer thus needs far fewer correction runs than in the past, but need not compromise color fidelity in any way."
The new version of Heidelberg Color Management is ideal for print shops, repro houses and agencies, i.e. users from the entire print media arts industry where professional color fidelity is paramount. In the final analysis, however, all users of scanners, monitors or output devices such as proofers or presses will also benefit from these new products, since constant and reliable color management is only possible by applying communication standards between the various devices integrated into the workflow.
New Tools for Heidelberg Color Management
The Coloropen Tools consist of three different parts. Scanopen can be used to create a profile for any scanner in a matter of minutes and thereby generates the basis for true-color work. Improved algorithms and import of 16-bit calibration scanning data ensure high detail in shadows and extreme precision in difficult gray and white tones. Less experienced users can make use of a helpful assistant which performs simple tasks automatically and with ease, while "expert" mode also guarantees fast and reliable results for Color Management specialists.
Viewopen's key features include measuring unit supported calibration and monitor profiling. The user can choose between two profile sizes - a smaller matrix-based profile for use in e.g. Photoshop and a complex profile based on three-dimensional look-up tables. The Viewmaker from Heidelberg is a measuring head which can be connected to the workstation via USB, ADB or a serial interface. Other measuring units such as the Sequel Chroma 4, Gretag Spectrolino and X-Rite DTP-92 are also supported.
The new version of Printopen optimizes integration of proof profiles. This means that it is now possible, for example, to check the black synthesis in print as early as the proofing stage, thus enhancing both the contrast and the detail in the shadows. Media Mapping supports variable use of print profiles. In addition to the graphic display of color spaces - a means which shows the user the different color space sizes in his workflow - Printopen also calculates Delta E values. It is now possible, for example, to show the difference between a special color in the Lab color space and output via a print process.
All three products are integrated directly into the new Newcolor 7000 scanning and repro software which will also be on display at DRUPA. Adaptations have also been integrated for the latest Version 6.0 of Heidelberg's Linocolor scanning and repro software.
Scanopen, Viewopen and Printopen will be available in the new version for Windows PCs in summer 2000. The Macintosh version will be available at the same time and with the same functionality, though the new user interface will not be implemented until Mac OS X becomes available.
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be presenting new versions of its Coloropen Tools Scanopen, Viewopen and Printopen, all of which have been enhanced ready for drupa 2000. With a completely revised user interface and far greater range of functions, Heidelberg will be offering its proven colour management know-how as a communication link for the entire workflow, with expertise ranging from data capture to the printing press. The illustration shows a calibrated test form for profile calculation in professional Printopen use. The ICC output profile will then be calculated from the measured data.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Thomas Fichtl
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 47 47
E-mail: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be presenting new versions of its Coloropen Tools Scanopen, Viewopen and Printopen, all of which have been enhanced ready for drupa 2000. With a completely new user interface and far greater range of functions, Heidelberg will be offering its proven Color Management know-how as a communication link across the entire workflow, with expertise ranging from data capture to printing press.
Businesses today use a whole range of applications from different manufacturers - this is in the face of increased quality requirements from users, ever smaller runs and shorter print times. To ensure that color quality also remains consistent in open workflows, Heidelberg's new versions of Scanopen, Viewopen and Printopen are designed to provide vital support tools for the entire workflow. The new versions of the three products have a standardized, completely new user interface.
Frank Kupke, Product Manager for Color Management at Heidelberg, believes that the improvements are particularly apparent in the optimized computing algorithms: "The new tools make our customers far more flexible. The ability to perform Media Mapping means that the print data can be converted in line with the particular printing process used. That means, for example, that a newspaper printing profile can now be used to convert images in true color for use in offset applications, even though the quality and scope of the newspaper data is much less. The customer thus needs far fewer correction runs than in the past, but need not compromise color fidelity in any way."
The new version of Heidelberg Color Management is ideal for print shops, repro houses and agencies, i.e. users from the entire print media arts industry where professional color fidelity is paramount. In the final analysis, however, all users of scanners, monitors or output devices such as proofers or presses will also benefit from these new products, since constant and reliable color management is only possible by applying communication standards between the various devices integrated into the workflow.
New Tools for Heidelberg Color Management
The Coloropen Tools consist of three different parts. Scanopen can be used to create a profile for any scanner in a matter of minutes and thereby generates the basis for true-color work. Improved algorithms and import of 16-bit calibration scanning data ensure high detail in shadows and extreme precision in difficult gray and white tones. Less experienced users can make use of a helpful assistant which performs simple tasks automatically and with ease, while "expert" mode also guarantees fast and reliable results for Color Management specialists.
Viewopen's key features include measuring unit supported calibration and monitor profiling. The user can choose between two profile sizes - a smaller matrix-based profile for use in e.g. Photoshop and a complex profile based on three-dimensional look-up tables. The Viewmaker from Heidelberg is a measuring head which can be connected to the workstation via USB, ADB or a serial interface. Other measuring units such as the Sequel Chroma 4, Gretag Spectrolino and X-Rite DTP-92 are also supported.
The new version of Printopen optimizes integration of proof profiles. This means that it is now possible, for example, to check the black synthesis in print as early as the proofing stage, thus enhancing both the contrast and the detail in the shadows. Media Mapping supports variable use of print profiles. In addition to the graphic display of color spaces - a means which shows the user the different color space sizes in his workflow - Printopen also calculates Delta E values. It is now possible, for example, to show the difference between a special color in the Lab color space and output via a print process.
All three products are integrated directly into the new Newcolor 7000 scanning and repro software which will also be on display at DRUPA. Adaptations have also been integrated for the latest Version 6.0 of Heidelberg's Linocolor scanning and repro software.
Scanopen, Viewopen and Printopen will be available in the new version for Windows PCs in summer 2000. The Macintosh version will be available at the same time and with the same functionality, though the new user interface will not be implemented until Mac OS X becomes available.
Image:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will be presenting new versions of its Coloropen Tools Scanopen, Viewopen and Printopen, all of which have been enhanced ready for drupa 2000. With a completely revised user interface and far greater range of functions, Heidelberg will be offering its proven colour management know-how as a communication link for the entire workflow, with expertise ranging from data capture to the printing press. The illustration shows a calibrated test form for profile calculation in professional Printopen use. The ICC output profile will then be calculated from the measured data.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Thomas Fichtl
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 47 47
E-mail: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com
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