Re: Proofer of Your Dreams
Hi Rob,
That's easy:
1. Either Samsung XL20 (£524) or Eizo CG241W (£1,000) - probably the former as it has a wider gamut and is much cheaper.
2. FirstPROOF Pro v5 CM (£995).
3. XRite Eye-One Pro (£495).
> It should be quick
It's quick to set up & configure - to profile the press you take 5 measurements with the Eye-One Pro, taking around 40-60 seconds.
A full color accurate proof of a page circa 20" x 26" at 2400 dpi takes around 30-60 seconds (one-off), with non-color-accurate variable zoom well before that, can easily go up to an 8-page imposition (with full color accurate zoom).
> hold color well
Color drift is marginal (you can re-calibrate the monitor easily every week).
> be able to proof an 8 page imposition at a minimum
Can easily go up to an 8-page imposition (with color accurate zoom). In fact can go up to almost any size limited by 64 bit integers - that's very large.
> have a large color gamut
The Samsung XL20 has a gamut that covers most printing process color (CMYK) inks. The Eizo CG241W is not too far behind.
> be driven from Prinergy
Accepts (Harlequin PGBs, Esko LEN and) TIFF files from Prinergy.
> any other useful features
And certainly has lots of other useful features -
a) Duplex mode - for checking front-to-back alignment.
b) Progressive proofs.
c) Lots of tools to check traps, overprints, screening, moire, ink limits,...
d) Plate delete, merge, rotate,...
e) Any much more...
And one of the most important things, is that once you've bought it:
a) Has a very low cost per proof... $0
b) No need for consumables...
c) Doesn't need servicing...
d) Doesn't break down...
e) Takes up no additional space...
f) And more I'm sure...
I wouldn't call it my dream, but it certainly works well.
Regards,
Andy.
Andy Cave,
Chief Executive Officer,
Hamillroad Software Limited.
www.firstproof.com
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