ReelColour integrates with PrintExpress or RipExpress to provide a RIP Once Output Many (ROOM) proofing system for newspapers, magazines, inserts etc. The ReelColour advantage is to easily match proof output to that of a particular press. As well as colour balance, all aspects of the final output are reproduced on the proof including screen angles, screen rulings and halftones. It will even show problems with the image such as moirŽ and poor highlights and shadows.

This is all possible because ReelColour takes the actual RIPed file from the RIP that will eventually be sent to drive the imagesetter or CTP recorder. These files are in the form of standard 1 bit G4 TIFF. Once a proof is approved for final output the same TIFF files are used for the actual output to any recorder. Halftone proofs can be at 85, 100, 110, 120, 133 and 150 line screen.

ReelColour uses press match settings, several of which can be stored, and then no further colour adjustments or profile updates are required. Printer linearization software provides balancing between several proof printers, thus when combined with press match settings it can provide faithful proofs at several origination sites for multiple print sites. Separate queues on a single system can target separate printers with simultaneous processing and output.

ReelColour uses standard platforms both for the software and the proofing engine. The HP DesignJet range is used to provide a choice of output performance. The 1050c and the 1050cm can be used for screen rulings of 85, 100 and 110 lpi. An important feature here is that newsprint butt-end rolls can be used as the print media to reduce cost. The DesignJet 10/20/50 PS printers can image up to A3+ cut sheet material. The DesignJet 5000 can be used to print onto glossy paper at 120, 133 and 150 line screen. The connection to the printer is via Ethernet and so either new or existing printers can be used.

ReelColour software runs on a PC under Windows NT which with optional software expansions can provide proofs to several printers.

One bit TIFF file formats supported are CCITT Group 4, Group 3 and LZW.

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