New virtual proof that DES has all the solutions
DES is pleased to announce a new addition to its proofing range - the Quato Colour Accurate Intelliproof Monitors from Germany. DES will be demonstrating its diverse range of proofing solutions at PacPrint stand 939, and will also feature international guests, managing director Mr Balkenhol and marketing director Mr Kuhnen-Burger from Quato Germany, who will be available to discuss the colour accurate monitors.
The Quato Colour Accurate Intelliproof Monitors will eliminate the need for hard-copy checking, providing professionals with a time and cost efficient alternative to complete their workflow. The Quato soft proofing solution will be particularly valuable for professionals who need to retouch images and have complete confidence with the accuracy of their screen.
“Combined with our EFI Colorproof XF,” claims managing director Ian Clare, “the Quato Intelliproof monitor gives the industry a complete solution for both hard and soft copy proofing. We are encouraging people to come and see the impressive soft proofing results at PacPrint.”
Quato Intelliproof displays (pictured right) are suited to the needs of graphic professionals, and have been developed with the demands of the graphic arts business in mind. The integrated direct USB-hardware calibration adjusts whitepoint, gamma and luminance with 30-bit precision, based on 36 bit numerics. The user-friendly iColor Proof IP software is easy to use and makes the complete calibration process a snap. The sophisticated software and hardware - combined with the 30-bit colour output - ensures highly precise soft proofs.
“To save time and costs, it is important to see how the job will print as early as possible in the process,” claims sales director Russell Cavenagh. “The accuracy of the Quato monitors will be a real benefit to our clients looking for further efficiencies in their workflows.”
The results are in…
The Seybold Report Vol. 4, No. 22, February 23 2005, featured an in-depth article on the testing of Color proofing monitors. AGI Sweden set up a test to see how some of the leading monitors compare for prepress colour-critical proofing. The better-known manufacturers and vendors of high-quality monitors were invited to choose one LCD monitor they thought would be suitable for high-quality image evaluation and proofing. Each monitor was calibrated and characterized, and an ICC profile was built. The maximum colour gamut, extracted from the resulting ICC profile, was compared to those of Adobe RGB 1998 and ECI RGB 1999.
When testing colour accuracy, the Monaco Optix Pro software validation process was used. Since the calibration and characterization can only be performed using a single spot on the monitor surface, normally in the centre of the screen, the uniformity of each screen was also tested - colours must be accurate all over the surface.
Therefore, a second test was introduced, measuring the colour in the upper and lower corners of the screen, the centre point as a reference measurement the background colour was set to be a light grey equal to the value CIELab L90.
In paper-based proofing, an average DE of 4 is considered accurate enough, so in this test it was stipulated that the total average deviation based on the results from both tests shouldn't exceed DE 4. The Quato Intelliproof 21 was only of only two monitors tested that achieved this.
The Quato Intelliproof 21 also received "Best in Test", in MACup Magazine Issue 12/2004.
The Quato Monitors will be available in both 19” and 21” models, complete with iColor Proof IP software and hoods. IColor Proof IP forges the link between the calibration device and colour management, its straightforward and intuitive user interface making the calibration process a breeze fir even beginners. In addition, it is the only software available today that supports hardware gamma adjustment and features unique certification features.
iColor Proof Retail is compatible with Mac OS 9, Mac OS X and Windows and supports a variety of measurement devices.
For more information, contact DES marketing & communications coordinator Sarah Weightman on (02) 97436708, or via email on sarah.weightman@des-pl.com.au.
DES is pleased to announce a new addition to its proofing range - the Quato Colour Accurate Intelliproof Monitors from Germany. DES will be demonstrating its diverse range of proofing solutions at PacPrint stand 939, and will also feature international guests, managing director Mr Balkenhol and marketing director Mr Kuhnen-Burger from Quato Germany, who will be available to discuss the colour accurate monitors.
Quato Intelliproof displays (pictured right) are suited to the needs of graphic professionals, and have been developed with the demands of the graphic arts business in mind. The integrated direct USB-hardware calibration adjusts whitepoint, gamma and luminance with 30-bit precision, based on 36 bit numerics. The user-friendly iColor Proof IP software is easy to use and makes the complete calibration process a snap. The sophisticated software and hardware - combined with the 30-bit colour output - ensures highly precise soft proofs.