EFI Colorproof XF/Satellite Overview

Colorproof XF Current version: 3.1 (available since March 12th, 2007)

Colorproof XF Satellite Current version 1.3 (available since November 19th, 2007)

EFI Colorproof™ XF delivers a versatile solution for proofing, large-format production and photographic printing that combines the company’s latest colour technology with industry-standard off-the-shelf hardware. The solution offers fast, flexible workflow, power, expandability and affordability. The basic package starts with the EFI Colorproof XF Server, an unlimited number of Client Options and Printer Option M. By adding extra output and product options, the solution meets growing businesses needs. EFI Colorproof XF caters to digital, commercial and hybrid printers, prepress providers, publishers, creative agencies and photographers.

Colorproof XF Satellite Feature Highlights

EFI Colorproof XF Satellite is a cost effective satellite application for a remote proofing or printing environment where only RPF files (Remoteproof Container) can be processed, printed and verified. Includes Color Verifier option. Customers who want to get the full functionality (support for all input formats and device links) can convert to the full Colorproof XF version. MAC OS X 10.4 fully supported.

Colorproof XF Feature Highlights

• Multi-format support. The solution offers additional customer value through its international support for accepted formats such as PostScript, PDF, JPEG, JPEG 2000, TIFF, TIFF/IT, PSD, Scitex CT/LW, Delta List and DCS.
• Advanced colour management. EFI Colorproof XF manages colour based on universally accepted ICC profiles, enabling users to build in colour-controlled proofing throughout the prepress and printing process.
• Expanded workflow. Compliance with the latest JDF data exchange format opens EFI Colorproof XF to the widest range of workflows — maximising efficiency through a two-way digital information exchange.
• Seamless cross-platform integration. EFI Colorproof XF delivers the ultimate flexibility by enabling the use of Macintosh® workstations with Windows-based servers.
• Flexibility for different applications and tasks. Users can produce convincing proofs for large-format printers that perfectly simulate the final print run for cost-effective posters, banners and brilliant, vivid photos.

Output Option Highlights

• Mix n’ match output options. Printer Options M, XL* and XXL* offer three output options depending on the printer size, making the output options unlimited.
• Extended proofing capabilities to Fiery. EFI Colorproof XF’s Fiery Option* allows graphic professionals to harness the power, performance and speed of Fiery technology in the proofing process. This feature enables users to print their proofing jobs directly from Fiery-driven devices and to build multi-purpose printer pools to do contract, content and concept proofing and digital print production.
• Ability to export colour-managed files. With the File Export Option*, users can achieve a more flexible workflow and export colour-managed TIFF and PDF files. With the Gravure Option*, they create separated greyscale TIFFs for digital engraving of gravure cylinders.

Product Option Highlights

• Advanced functionality for specific needs. Spot Color Option* enables users to process and output accurate colour proofs of supported formats with spot colours. The Color Manager Option* provides a suite of ICC-based tools for managing colour and optimising the system for the unique characteristics of a well-defined environment, while the Color Verifier Option* assures consistent colour quality by measuring and comparing colour values.
• Identical proof and final print output. The OneBit Option* eliminates the screening challenge by reading the same data that drives the final output device — one-bit files produced by the leading imagesetters and platesetters. With this option, RIPing takes place before proofing, maintaining the exact content of the one-bit file. EFI's Dot Creator Option* tackles the screening challenge from a different angle. The solution reads continuous-tone data and rasterizes it for output on DOD inkjet printers without the need for an imagesetter and platesetter RIP.
• Expand services with large-format printing. The Production Option* transforms large-format printers into fast solutions that produce additional services such as poster or banner production for generating new revenue streams. The option provides cutting-edge production features such as expanded step & repeat for easier and quicker pattern creation, and a tiling function, which enables the processing of print jobs that are larger then the printer width. It also allows users to make real-time colour adjustments.

Find out more - detailed information on Colorproof XF options

* = Optional features do not come standard with all products.