NewColor 7000 Available for MacOS X
04/08/2002
16-bit scan software replaces LinoColor
At this year's Ipex in Birmingham, UK, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced that it is replacing the well-known LinoColor scan and repro software with the new NewColor 7000. The solution provider for the entire print and media industry is introducing a MacOS X version of its high-end scan software first launched at Drupa 2000, bringing the benefits of 16-bit processing to the Mac platform for the first time.
Full Java implementation now makes NewColor 7000 version 2.5 available to Macintosh users too and enhances the quality of corrections and processing on the creative side of the prepress. NewColor was first introduced for PC at Drupa 2000. The Macintosh version replaces the well-known LinoColor scan solution which only allows 8-bit processing. As well as porting to Mac, the former NewColor PC version now also supports additional CMYK corrections and features such as use of the right mouse button for Mac.
DOIT and ColorStation increase efficiency
The new 16-bit processing feature also makes the DOIT concept (Digital Original Image Technology) accessible to Mac users. DOIT is based on Heidelberg's ROOM concept (Rip Once Output Many) from the workflow sector - the original is scanned just once, then the stored source data is used to generate required image data with corrections.
This further increases the productivity of a Nexscan or Primescan. Scanning is performed at maximum resolution and 16-bit source data can be stored, for example, uncorrected in LAB on the server or in an image database. When the image data is needed for a job, the data is prepared at a workstation with NewColor 7000 ColorStation, another new product. This way of working is ideal for jobs where digital data from all sorts of different sources needs to be processed and mapped to one printing standard, e.g. in newspaper editorial offices. One of its advantages is an increase in productivity thanks to image processing not being slowed down by scanning procedures.
NewColor 7000 ColorStation is being launched on the market in conjunction with the new NewColor 7000 and, because it does not need a scanner connection, boasts a very attractive price/performance ratio.
The features of ColorStation are identical to those of NewColor 7000 (with the exception of the scanner connection that is no longer needed), and the software is available for PC (NT/4 and Win2000) and MacOS X. The basic version of ColorStation includes LCH and RGB correctors. NewColor 7000 Professional ColorStation also features high-performance CMYK correctors and mask-controlled sharpness and color correctors. The functions can be expanded with ViewOpen and PrintOpen options in both cases.
The software
NewColor 7000 is more accessible to inexperienced users than LinoColor thanks to its professional assistants, state-of-the-art user interface, interactive help functions and tool tips. Integrated Coloropen tools make Newcolor 7000 the heart of a color-management-based workflow. With end-to-end 16-bit processing from the scanning stage right through to storing the image data, the new scan software offers enhanced sharpness, rotation and scaling functions compared to LinoColor. Up till now, this high standard of data quality was only possible on the Mac using scanner hardware. Now, Prescan and fine-scan data can be edited without any difference in quality and the software provides access to new applications in the fields of image databases, generation of second originals, multimedia and the Internet. Multitasking / multiprocessing features enable all functions to be performed for the most part in parallel, thus increasing productivity.
NewColor 7000 will be available in version 2.5 for Mac OS X .1.3 in May 2002. ColorStation for the Mac will appear at the same time. The PC version 2.0 has been available since March. The Primescan and Nexscan series and units from the Tango, Topaz II and TOPAZ iX range are all supported.
NewCopix 7000 for redigitization
The new NewCopix 7000 version 2.5 is also available for the Macintosh as an optional redigitization solution for Heidelberg's high-end scanners. It features a clearly-arranged user interface, is easily integrated into NewColor 7000 and includes a whole raft of new functions such as WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) register control. High-performance assistants support the user through all the important stages. Copix Assistant automatically calculates important parameters such as screen frequency, screen angle and film density. The integrated BestCopix function ensures high quality even for difficult jobs. Separations can also be assembled "by eye" - the Register Assistant automatically ensures precise alignment. For checking, register marks can be displayed enlarged to pixel level and can be corrected manually, if required.
NewCopix 7000 is available for the entire Primescan and Tango series, TOPAZ iX and the Nexscan F 4200.
Image:
NewColor 7000 is now also available for Macintosh and replaces Heidelberg's well-known scan solution LinoColor. An end-to-end 16-bit workflow improves image quality.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Matthias Hartung
Corporate Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 77
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
At this year's Ipex in Birmingham, UK, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) announced that it is replacing the well-known LinoColor scan and repro software with the new NewColor 7000. The solution provider for the entire print and media industry is introducing a MacOS X version of its high-end scan software first launched at Drupa 2000, bringing the benefits of 16-bit processing to the Mac platform for the first time.
Full Java implementation now makes NewColor 7000 version 2.5 available to Macintosh users too and enhances the quality of corrections and processing on the creative side of the prepress. NewColor was first introduced for PC at Drupa 2000. The Macintosh version replaces the well-known LinoColor scan solution which only allows 8-bit processing. As well as porting to Mac, the former NewColor PC version now also supports additional CMYK corrections and features such as use of the right mouse button for Mac.
DOIT and ColorStation increase efficiency
The new 16-bit processing feature also makes the DOIT concept (Digital Original Image Technology) accessible to Mac users. DOIT is based on Heidelberg's ROOM concept (Rip Once Output Many) from the workflow sector - the original is scanned just once, then the stored source data is used to generate required image data with corrections.
This further increases the productivity of a Nexscan or Primescan. Scanning is performed at maximum resolution and 16-bit source data can be stored, for example, uncorrected in LAB on the server or in an image database. When the image data is needed for a job, the data is prepared at a workstation with NewColor 7000 ColorStation, another new product. This way of working is ideal for jobs where digital data from all sorts of different sources needs to be processed and mapped to one printing standard, e.g. in newspaper editorial offices. One of its advantages is an increase in productivity thanks to image processing not being slowed down by scanning procedures.
NewColor 7000 ColorStation is being launched on the market in conjunction with the new NewColor 7000 and, because it does not need a scanner connection, boasts a very attractive price/performance ratio.
The features of ColorStation are identical to those of NewColor 7000 (with the exception of the scanner connection that is no longer needed), and the software is available for PC (NT/4 and Win2000) and MacOS X. The basic version of ColorStation includes LCH and RGB correctors. NewColor 7000 Professional ColorStation also features high-performance CMYK correctors and mask-controlled sharpness and color correctors. The functions can be expanded with ViewOpen and PrintOpen options in both cases.
The software
NewColor 7000 is more accessible to inexperienced users than LinoColor thanks to its professional assistants, state-of-the-art user interface, interactive help functions and tool tips. Integrated Coloropen tools make Newcolor 7000 the heart of a color-management-based workflow. With end-to-end 16-bit processing from the scanning stage right through to storing the image data, the new scan software offers enhanced sharpness, rotation and scaling functions compared to LinoColor. Up till now, this high standard of data quality was only possible on the Mac using scanner hardware. Now, Prescan and fine-scan data can be edited without any difference in quality and the software provides access to new applications in the fields of image databases, generation of second originals, multimedia and the Internet. Multitasking / multiprocessing features enable all functions to be performed for the most part in parallel, thus increasing productivity.
NewColor 7000 will be available in version 2.5 for Mac OS X .1.3 in May 2002. ColorStation for the Mac will appear at the same time. The PC version 2.0 has been available since March. The Primescan and Nexscan series and units from the Tango, Topaz II and TOPAZ iX range are all supported.
NewCopix 7000 for redigitization
The new NewCopix 7000 version 2.5 is also available for the Macintosh as an optional redigitization solution for Heidelberg's high-end scanners. It features a clearly-arranged user interface, is easily integrated into NewColor 7000 and includes a whole raft of new functions such as WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) register control. High-performance assistants support the user through all the important stages. Copix Assistant automatically calculates important parameters such as screen frequency, screen angle and film density. The integrated BestCopix function ensures high quality even for difficult jobs. Separations can also be assembled "by eye" - the Register Assistant automatically ensures precise alignment. For checking, register marks can be displayed enlarged to pixel level and can be corrected manually, if required.
NewCopix 7000 is available for the entire Primescan and Tango series, TOPAZ iX and the Nexscan F 4200.
Image:
NewColor 7000 is now also available for Macintosh and replaces Heidelberg's well-known scan solution LinoColor. An end-to-end 16-bit workflow improves image quality.
For further information:
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Matthias Hartung
Corporate Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)6221 92 50 77
Fax: +49 (0)6221 92 50 46
E-mail: matthias.hartung@heidelberg.com
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