Star Product: Alwan CMYK Optimizer 3.5

The updated version of Alwan Color Expertises colour management and standardisation software CMYK Optimizer will be unveiled at Drupa 2008, as part of a new series of ICC colour management tools.

During the event, the firm will present its full range of CMYK Optimizer software, focusing on technical strengths such as preflight features, problem-free printing, dynamic analysis and calculation of optimal total area coverage of ink, via the use of its ICC device and Dynamic DeviceLink profiles.

“ICC colour management still generates a lot of confusion in the industry,” explained Elie Khoury, president of Alwan Colour Expertise. “Alwan will continue to develop ICC profile-based solutions that address the needs of the graphics arts industry.”

Version 3.5 features a new user-friendly interface, allowing non-experts to automatically define the correct colour settings in order to produce ISO-compliant and colour-accurate PDF/X files.

Handling the colour separation of PDF files, the updated version also has optimisation capabilities in its Adobe PDF embedded library, increasing operation speed by up to 10 times, depending on file content.
The firm has also updated is four CMYK Optimizer packages. These refreshed editions are adapted to address the different colour management and standardisation needs of each segment of the graphics arts industry.

The CMYK Optimizer product range consists of CMYK Optimizer Photo, Prepress, Press and Eco.
“Along with new pricing, we will also facilitate set-up with the support of pre-defined settings included in the installation procedure. Even for on-experts, the product will be much easier to use” said Patrick Van Dam, worldwide marketing and sales director for the firm.

Specifications

  • Description: Colour management and standardisation software
  • Features: User-friendly interface, preflighting, colour-separation and optimisation tools
  • Packages: CMYK Optimizer Photo, Prepress, Press and Eco
  • Price: From euro 1,990 (£1,580)
Contact: www.alwancolor.com