System offers inline color density measurement.
Press Release Summary:
Comprised of four 9-channel densitometers with handheld-compatible optics, controller, and system software, vipPAQ v2.0 controls optical density of any spot color, enabling accurate ICC color management. System is fully networkable and integrates into every stage of flexographic printing workflow. Throughout print run, vipPAQ monitors density and dot variations due to deviations in substrate, viscosity, speed, pressure, temperature, and ink impurities so that corrective action can be taken.
Original Press Release:
X-Rite Announces Immediate Availability of vipPAQ 2.0
New features help reduce make-ready, correct errors in real time and
increase productivity
DRUPA 2008 DUSSELDORF (Hall 5, Stand DO2) - May 29th, 2008 - X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies, today announced the immediate availability of vipPAQ version 2.0, the industry's first inline color density measuring system for flexographic and gravure printing. Designed to optimize production control and quality assurance, vipPAQ is the only on-press solution able to control the optical density of any spot color, enabling faithful and accurate ICC color management and allowing consistent reproduction of targeted printing conditions. With version 2.0, vipPAQ introduces a host of new features and enhancements that help reduce make-ready for print runs and ensure press operators recognize and correct errors before they become costly.
vipPAQ version 2.0 is fully networkable and designed to be integrated into every stage of the flexographic printing workflow, from pre-press to pressroom and QA. In pre-press, reference values can be measured with an X-Rite handheld spectrophotometer or imported from other applications (e.g., from X-Rite InkFormulation software) with the new "vipPAQ Import Tool" application. The color data obtained can then be forwarded directly through the network to the vipPAQ system in the pressroom, thereby shortening make-ready time and delivering accurate color on time, every time.
vipPAQ performs quality checking in the actual print situation at the control console, for true real-time job control with no need to slow down the press. Throughout the print run, vipPAQ monitors density and dot variations due to deviations in substrate, viscosity, speed, pressure, temperature and ink impurities so that immediate corrective action can be taken. Jobs run at higher speeds, producing better quality output with less wasted consumables. In QA, measurement data of the print runs can be viewed and analyzed with the new "vipPAQ Job Viewer" application.
vipPAQ version 2.0 features of up to four 9-channel densitometers with handheld-compatible optics, a controller and system software. To ensure accurate future reprints, vipPAQ 2.0 can also record the exact print conditions and archive the job data for optimum long-term quality control.
Other new key features in vipPAQ 2.0:
o New "Multi-Trigger" feature allows control elements to be split when limited space is available on-print
o Displays dot area values to control halftone patches, in addition to density values for solid tone patches
o Continuous measurement without trigger marks, e.g., to capture data from a coating line
o Alarm capability option to connect optical signal tower (flashing light or sound) to the host computer to increase visibility of out-of-tolerance warnings
About X-Rite
(NASDAQ: XRIT) X-Rite is the global leader in color science and technology. The company, which now includes design industry color leader Pantone, Inc., develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite's expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. For further information, please visit www.xrite.com
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