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TAGGED: PROOFING

Softly softly: soft-proofing

FEATURE: One of the biggest areas of saving for commercial printers has been the shift from hard to soft copy proofing. But how useful is soft-proofing for printers of wide-format work?

Soft options: soft proofing

FEATURE: Laurel Brunner looks at soft proofing equipment and how to use it to get the best results.

Colour me right

FEATURE: No-one will dispute that a big minefield in today's wide-format production lies in getting the colour right.

A clear winner: the benefits of ink-jet varnish

FEATURE: Sophie Matthews-Paul looks at the applications and advantages for clear varnish in ink-jet printers.

GMG releases ColorServer 4.8

NEWS: GMG has revealed the latest updates to its ColorServer colour management software.

YPS heads to Harrogate with trade-in offer on new kit

NEWS: Your Print Specialists (YPS) reports that it has taken out its largest show presence to date with a stand exceeding 70sq m at next week's North Print and Pack.

Going local: North Print and Pack preview

FEATURE: Laurel Brunner previews North Print and Pack, and highlights the technology and show features that visiting PSPs won't want to miss.

OpenColor to make UK début at North Print and Pack

NEWS: GMG's OpenColor packaging proofing solution will be demonstrated for the first time in the UK at North Print and Pack.

Ilford strengthens proofing portfolio with CMA Graphix acquisition

NEWS: Swiss media manufacturer Ilford has acquired CMA Graphix Group as CMA's managing director, Gerardo Cerros, joins Ilford as CTO for colour management.

Ilford to distribute Kodak Matchprint media world-wide

NEWS: Ilford has acquired the license to distribute Kodak's Matchprint proofing media world-wide; transition has already begun in Europe and the USA.

Roland to showcase Flex Pack proofing solution at European Packaging Summit

NEWS: Roland DG will make its first appearance at the European Packaging Summit in Berlin, Germany next week.

GMG partners with matchmycolor for 'accurate and efficient global colour management'

NEWS: Colour management software developers GMG and matchmycolor have partnered to 'enhance precision in global colour management'.

CGS launches 'turnkey' Oris Flex Pack Web proofing solution

NEWS: Following its début at the Packaging Innovations show last month, the ORIS Flex Pack // Web contract proofing solution has been officially launched by CGS Publishing Technologies.

Gravure company moves into packaging proofing with EFI and Roland

NEWS: Bristol-based gravure cylinder engraver Apex Cylinders has diversified into the packaging proofing market with a new company, Studio404.

Digital Information to unveil 'unprecedented' double-sided solution at drupa

NEWS: Digital Information will present a new double-sided printing system designed for photobooks, posters and POS applications at drupa from next week.

Proofing bundle from EFI and Epson launched in Europe

NEWS: EFI and Epson have announced the launch of its joint Designer Edition proofing software and printer bundles to European companies, following success in North America.

GMG announces support for HP Designjet

NEWS: GMG has announced its ColorProof proofing product now supports HP's new Designjet Z6200 heavy-duty photo printer.

GMG proofing software now supports Roland VersaCamm

NEWS: GMG has announced its ColorProof proofing software now offers full support to the Roland VersaUV LEC-540 and VersaCamm VS.

Canon extends imagePrograf range with two new additions

NEWS: Canon has added two additional units to its imagePrograf large-format printer range, designed for proofing, photography and in-house display production.

Image2Output turns to Roland VersaCamm to expand into packaging

NEWS: Image2Output has added Roland VersaCamm VS and VersaUV LEC machines to its offering.

GMG introduces remote proofing network

NEWS: GMG has officially launched its new remote proofing network, Proofr.com, this week.

Epson releases 'proofing workhorse'

NEWS: A new 17" production printer has been launched by Epson designed to set 'new standards in colour precision'.

GMG now supports Roland VersaUV

NEWS: GMG has announced the availability of the GMG printer driver for Roland DG's printer/cutter VersaUV LEC-330, which it says will enable the production of 'perfect mock-ups'.