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Solution demonstrates successful combination of ink optimization and color accuracy

Tuebingen (June 28, 2010) – GMG, developer and supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, reports that its GMG InkOptimizer solution excelled during the recently concluded IPA/IDEAlliance 2010 Ink Optimization RoundUP. In the Ink Optimization RoundUP, participating systems were put through a series of tests designed to assess their capabilities, as well as educate printers and print buyers on the use, benefits and pitfalls of ink optimization software. According to the study, “ink optimization works – the systems are able to process files in real time, the new optimized files have lower CMY values, reduce ink consumption on press, are more stable on press, yet files still retain colorimetric accuracy to the original.” The study concluded that the “user should seriously consider implementing this technology; this technology is ready for prime time…”

GMG InkOptimizer — one of the early modern ink optimization software solutions, released during DRUPA 2004 — demonstrated consistently competitive results, both in predicted ink savings as well as in accuracy, measured as a deviation from the unoptimized original and during density drift — a common occurrence during any extended press run. Also, a panel of judges rated the GMG InkOptimizer well during a visual test.
“The comparatively recent entry of many ink optimization software solutions has increased the range of options for customers, but has also created confusion and, some misconceptions about what the software does and what its benefits are. While cost savings is an important economic benefit, GMG’s experience from installing solutions for thousands of customers worldwide in virtually every four-color printing process has shown that good ink optimization processes allow printing closer to specifications, with greater stability throughout the production run. In fact, many GMG InkOptimizer customers have reported that their first objective was to ensure consistent print results, and that costs savings from reduced ink, drying, shorter make-readies, and other ancillary benefits were a bonus,” explains Jim Summers, GMG Americas president. “Optimizing files in a way that considers the dynamics of the specific printing process requires considerable skill and knowledge of printing and all aspects of the customer’s environment, from equipment and consumables, to people, training and quality control practices. When implemented using a holistic approach, ink optimization is a win-win for print providers and their customers alike.”

“To ensure the best possible results, GMG offers an integrated bundle of software, services, profiling and post-sales support to ensure that all objectives are achieved,” adds Summers. “For example, in case of a web offset implementation, GMG assists the print provider in fingerprinting and press tests, and will custom-engineer three levels of ink optimization for the company’s particular press conditions.”

Besides ink optimization GMG offers all kind of color management solutions for the press room, digital printing and proofing, thus allowing the customers to buy all color management related products from one source.

GMG InkOptimizer software is available as a free trial from GMG authorized resellers, or by visiting and registering for a test at http://gmg-inkoptimizer.com/index.php?id=275&L=0.

The 69-page Ink Optimization RoundUP – 2010 Results Report, complete with printed samples submitted from each solution, is available from IPA/IDEAlliance at http://www.printtools.org/pt/publications/inkoptimization.

About GMG: The software company founded in 1984 and located in Tuebingen, near Stuttgart, Germany, has a worldwide distribution network with local presence in France, Spain, Benelux, Nordic, the UK, Asia and the Americas. GMG has specialized in high-end color management for the entire graphic arts industry. Today, more than 10,000 systems have been sold across the industry spectrum from ad agencies, prepress houses and offset printers to newspapers, flexo converters and international gravure printing plants. In fact, the GMG ColorProof system has become the de-facto standard of Europe’s extensive gravure printing industry.

About the GMG family of products: GMG ColorProof, a color management software system, provides the most accurate way of calibrating digital inkjet proofing engines to produce digital contract color proofs, precisely matched to the printing press. GMG DotProof® enables users to generate contract quality halftone proofs, using the original bitmap data of the output RIP. Specifically tailored to the needs of the packaging industry is GMG FlexoProof, which supports specific flexo file formats and includes a complete Pantone® spot color library, along with other functions. GMG ColorServer is a tool for automatic color conversions – CMYK-to-CMYK, RGB-to-CMYK and RGB-to-RGB – for more efficient workflows. The GMG SmartProfiler wizard allows the profiling and calibration of different output devices, such as digital presses or large format systems, easily and quickly. GMG InkOptimizer automatically reduces chromatic colors, thus providing cost savings by reducing unnecessary ink usage, along with better print stability on press. GMG ProofControl is the ideal solution for instant, color-accurate verification of proofs. GMG PrintControl is one single software for standardizing the press from start to finish. GMG Media is a range of proofing-specific papers and films for the most popular inkjet printers. They are manufactured to high tolerances for color critical applications, available in a range of sizes.

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For more information see www.gmgcolor.com

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GMG GmbH & Co. KG
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