Software - RIPs/DFEs

EFI has introduced two EFI Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) for the new Xerox Versant 2100 press—the Xerox EX 2100 and EX-P 2100 Print Servers. "The introduction of EFI's new servers, coupled with the new Xerox Versant 2100 production color digital printer, could not be timed better to handle the exponential processing power required to correctly render complex design capabilities, such as transparency reveals and gradual shadow transitions," noted Marco Boer, vice president, IT Strategies.

A new iQueue 9 RIP workflow has been released by Xanté that has simplified the process for handling variable data printing, sequential numbering and Intelligent Mail barcodes. The Variable Data Manager allows users to import personalized data and generate print-ready digital files.

Beginning in April and continuing throughout the year, EFI is offering a 2014 World of Fiery free, educational webinar series, for color professionals and for owners and managers of print businesses and in-plant/CRD operations. The series addresses topics related to color management, variable data printing, print job preparation and digital printing workflow, providing actionable tips for improving productivity, quality and profitability; reducing costs; and gaining new business.

EFI and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., announced the availability of two new digital front ends (DFEs)—the EFI Fiery IC-308 and IC-415—designed to drive the Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C1060, C1070 and C1070P family of digital presses. The EFI Fiery DFEs provide sharp performance, color management and workflow automation tools.