manroland AG - manroland presents the latest PressProof TC at IPEX

printnet brings the softproofing technology into the commercial printing pressroom. The new PressProof TC (True Color) version focuses first on user-friendly operation as well as providing the best possible color viewing of large format proofs. The system enhances quality as well as production security and at the same time reduces costs.

Together with its partner for monitor proofing software and color management, ICS Inc. (Integrated Color Solutions), manroland is launching PressProof TC technology, already successfully working in newspaper printing, to address the special conditions of commercial printing. The system is suitable for very large formats, can be retrofitted easily, and is available in different product configurations according to the technical requirements. The new PressProof TC will be presented for the first time at IPEX in Birmingham from 18 until 25 May 2010.

Color-proof, intuitive, holistic
The prerequisites for color-consistent softproofing are state of the art calibration and profiling software, color viewing technology, and adequate control of standard light illumination. PressProof TC features automatic and software-aided control of viewing conditions and proof navigation. As a basis for the calculations, the system considers the luminance of the proofing monitor and automatically adjusts the lightness of the standard light system, which is integrated in the control console, for optimum observation conditions. To cope with the large formats in commercial printing – e.g. the LITHOMAN’s 2,860 millimeters – the printer can now proof color-consistent subsets of the web surface. Instead of navigating with the touch screen or mouse, he can move a proofing monitor running on roller bearings directly along the printed sheet. The system recognizes the monitor position through a sensor and precisely presents the appropriate part of the press sheet to align with the position. Processing works intuitively via a touch screen operating unit: simple switch between first and last page of an order, fast selection by tapping once, high-tech calibration of different monitor sectors or quick moving of the picture subset via intelligent picture data caching. Fast and easy access to the necessary functions needed makes the softproofing process intuitive to an operator and less complex while reducing costs and time, and improving proof quality and stability over traditional hard proofing solutions.

With PressProof TC, printnet follows a holistic workflow approach. The system can be connected to current prepress workflow systems and will accept multiple data formats from TIFF to PDF. Depending on whether there is already a softproof system or a central proof server in a printshop, printnet provides the necessary hardware and software.

manroland AG is the world’s second largest printing systems manufacturer and the world’s market leader in web offset. The group with its production sites in Offenbach, Augsburg, and Plauen employs almost 8,000 people and has annual sales of some Euro 1,7 billion with an export share of approximately 80 percent (fiscal year 2008).

Webfed and sheetfed offset presses provide tailor-made solutions for publishing, commercial, and packaging printing – from brochures to newspapers with circulations running into the millions. A worldwide network of about 100 sales and service centers markets manroland’s products as well as process compliant system components and pressroom products.

Web offset presses for newspapers and high-quality commercial printing of brochures, catalogs, magazines, supplements, and books are manufactured at the Augsburg site (founded 1845). manroland’s Plauen site (founded 1896) is renowned for newspaper presses and paper supply systems. The sheetfed press product range built in Offenbach (founded 1871) comprises system families in small, medium, large, and extra-large formats for commercial printing, posters, books and packaging. Some models are available with the revolutionary direct drive system.

manroland is designing, planning, building, equipping, and commissioning sheetfed and web offset printing plants – from prepress through printing right up to finishing and offers added value with PRINTVALUE. manroland is a provider of customized 24/7 service and maintenance packages plus integrated services and training measures (printservices). The portfolio includes a certified range of pressroom products (printcom) as well as software products and workflow management systems (printnet). The group provides consultancy services covering all aspects of investment and building planning, organization, management, systems engineering and process optimization (printadvice).