Onyx Graphics integrates PANTONE colour libraries

This added capability offers Onyx users a fully automated PANTONE colour function, saving operators time by eliminating manual input of colour definitions, reducing inaccuracies in the final output and increasing efficiency of the printing process.

Pantone is the global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design and print industries. With PANTONE colour definitions incorporated into Onyx software, operators can process print jobs containing named PANTONE spot colours and have the software automatically match output as closely as possible.

The PANTONE colour capability extends to all printers supported by Onyx Workflow software including CMYK, CMYKOG and RGB photo imaging print devices. Onyx currently supports more than 200 of the leading large and grand format printers.

In addition, the Onyx Media Manager application now shows users how accurately PANTONE colours can be matched on each printer, ink and media combination, enabling operators to see how accurately the RIP colour engine can match PANTONE Colours before printing. Onyx Media Analyzer, a tool that helps qualify new media, also incorporates the PANTONE colour library, giving operators the ability to assess which PANTONE colours are within the gamut of a media even before the media has been calibrated or profiled.

"We strongly support the philosophy of industry standardization and see the benefits this can bring to large format printing environments," said Don Feagan, general manager of Onyx Graphics. "By working with Pantone we are confident that we are offering our customers a superior printing solution that will ensure reliable and consistent high quality output that adds to the overall efficiency of their production workflow."

The update for PANTONE colour capability is available now at no cost to registered users of Onyx Graphics standard workflow products including Onyx RIPCenter, Onyx PosterShop, and Onyx ProductionHouse Version 6.0. The PANTONE colour libraries are not available for any OEM or co-branded versions.

Onyx users can access the free update via the on-line AutoUpdate System. Users simply run the AutoUpdate application, which will automatically install the PANTONE Colour Libraries and any necessary software updates. To download the free AutoUpdate application or learn more about Onyx PANTONE Colour capabilities, visit the Onyx Graphics website at www.onyxgfx.com

Onyx Graphics is an Océ company.