Star Proof - Introduction
The ability to deliver an accurate proof, particularly for challenging printing processes such as Gravure, Flexo or Letterpress, is a daunting task. Existing proofing solutions are either expensive, complicated to use, produce unrealistic proofs or a combination of the above.
One bright alternative is Star Proof, an innovative dot proofing solution which has the ability to produce between 65-200 lpi screen, high quality proofs on inkjet printers.
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The Star Proof concept
Star Proof produces proofs using either the original PDF or Postscript data or the ripped files which will be used to image the final film or plate. Using these 1 Bit Tiff or Barco Len file formats brings a number of benefits. It's Actual Dot system replicates original screening and dot patterns at proofing resolutions, enabling Star Proof to deliver contract quality proofs with a hard dot, sharp images, accurate color and fine detail - just as they will appear on the press. And with ROOM proofing architecture which resamples the same set of high resolution separations that are sent to the platesetter/imagesetter, Star Proof ensures data integrity between proof and print. |
Screened contract proofs produced quickly and economically
Star Proof gives provides all the controls necessary for faithful reproduction of images on inkjet printers. To maintain image sharpness, Star Proof uses the actual dots of the original RIPped 1-bit data, preserving dot patterns, screening and rosettes on the proof. The results on high quality inkjet printers are stunning, contract-quality proofs.
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Star Proof color management tools are designed for actual dots proofing to simulate the printing press process characteristics, which ensures the production of color proofs that truly match final press sheets. With a powerful set of productivity features for managing special spot colors, oversize printing, soft proofing, progressive proofs, simulation of misregistration and remote proofing, Star Proof delivers a complete and cost-effective solution for today’s demanding proofing requirements.
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Calibration to simulate printing press processes
Star Proof’s Isi Calibration System (ICS) provides a comprehensive set of tools to achieve excellent color matching between proof and press, offering traditional color calibration and fine controls for matching inks via color shade, calibration curve and dot gain compensation.
With superb reproduction of blacks and grays and options for handling UCR and GCR, users can easily achieve quality levels that are difficult for many systems based solely on ICC profiling.
At the heart of ICS is a straightforward, yet powerful process for color calibration - one which is intuitive to press operators. ICS uses spectrophotometer readings to analyze and compare printing press target charts and proof printer calibration charts. The readings are input to Star Proof and a system profile is created for the specific press, which is then saved for future use.
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Efficient remote proofing for faster approvals
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Efficient remote proofing for faster approvals Star Proof Remote Print Station gives print companies a cost effective solution to provide customers with the capability to print contract proofs locally on inkjet printers in their own offices - shortening approval cycles and improving the service to customers.
Using an ftp server running under Mac OS X, Remote Print Station takes color corrected proofs over the Internet from the print company’s master Star Proof station and controls output to the local printer. Files can be compressed for transmission and then decompressed at the remote print site. With a Remote Print Station to control each printer, Star Proof is also capable of proofing simultaneously on multiple printers which may be sited locally or remotely - enhancing throughput and increasing flexibility of workflow. |
Files created in Star Proof can be transferred to single or multiple remote devices over LAN, WAN or FTP |
