FUJIFILM Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc. and X-Rite Incorporated have come together to bring the power of Taskero Universe 2.0 – a suite of performance analysis and monitoring tools – from the prepress area and into the pressroom. Available immediately, the powerful solution combines the strength of X-Rite’s IntelliTrax 1.5 – the industry's fastest, automated color measurement system for press-side color control – with Taskero Universe’s enterprise capabilities.
X-Rite’s ultra-fast IntelliTrax automated color measurement system automatically scans the color bar of a typical press sheet in seconds and immediately sends the data to the Taskero Universe 2.0 web site for verification and analysis. The integration of the two technologies creates a much needed solution for the printing market that enables users to monitor hardware performance from prepress through to the pressroom, while getting real-time color measurement and aggregation of the entire press run, live on the web, at the user or management’s fingertips.
“X-Rite devices are renowned for their precision and ease of use and IntelliTrax is no exception,” said Don Schroeder, Fujifilm’s director of solutions development. “We’ve worked closely with X-Rite over the past year in developing this solution to ensure that it fits seamlessly and simply into existing pressroom operations. In combining Taskero Universe 2.0 with X-Rite’s IntelliTrax 1.5, we’ve created a powerful solution that helps printers achieve the ultimate in quality control as well as increases profitability and reduces waste.”
“As a result of our close cooperation with FUJIFILM, we have created a new industry benchmark in press control and color measurement integration, comments Laura Pursley X-Rite’s senior product manager for pressroom solutions.
Taskero Universe 2.0 will be demonstrated live at Graph Expo 2008 at the Fujifilm booth (Booth #4404) or visit the X-Rite booth (Booth #5214) for an in-depth demonstration of IntelliTrax. For more information, please visit Fujifilm and X-Rite at Graph Expo 2008 or on the web at www.fujifilmgs.com or www.xrite.com.
About FUJIFILM Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc.
As the nation’s largest distributor of equipment, consumables and technical services for the graphic communications industry, FUJIFILM Graphic Systems U.S.A., Inc. has assembled best-in-class solutions – including products and technical support – to deliver exactly what our customers need to stay in control and ahead of their competition.
We deliver solutions for workflow, process control, remote monitoring, color standardization, pressroom products, CTP, proofing, digital printing, wide format and more. Only Fujifilm can bring an integrated approach to your technology, hardware and software. Only Fujifilm can put you in control. For more information, please visit www.fujifilmgs.com.
About FUJIFILM
FUJIFILM Corporation brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of imaging industries including medical, life sciences, consumer electronic, chemical, graphic arts, information systems, photography and office products based on its vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. It was ranked number 15 for U.S. patents granted in 2006, employs more than 75,000 people worldwide and in the year ended March 31, 2007, had global revenues of $23.6 billion. Fujifilm ADRs (American Depository Receipts) are traded in the U.S. on the NASDAQ exchange (NASDAQ:FUJI). For more information, please visit www.fujifilmholdings.com.
About X-Rite
(NASDAQ: XRIT) X-Rite is the global leader in color science and technology. The company, which now includes design industry color leader Pantone, develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite’s expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. For further information, please visit www.xrite.com.
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