ONYX Graphics Certification

ONYX Graphics Inc., a leader in wide format digital printing solutions, today announced that ONYX(R) workflow software products can be used to produce press proof output that complies with G7(R) Certification Level 1 standards. G7 is a proof-to-print process based on a set of color criteria developed to ensure digital print technology elements -- RIP, printer, media and ink -- can reproduce a typical offset lithography sheet. Certification ensures users can confidently use digital press proofs with the assurance of matching Standard Web Offset Printing (SWOP(R)) criteria.

The certification was awarded to ONYX ProductionHouse(TM) software driving the Epson Stylus(R) Pro 11880 printer with Epson(R) Premium Luster Photo Paper 260g and Epson Ultrachrome(R) Ink. The certification standards measure color reproduction through the use of International Color Consortium(R) (ICC) color matching profiles for primary and secondary colors and specific grey values. The ICC profile created in ONYX Profile Generator -- a key element available only in ONYX ProductionHouse software -- exceeded all testing standards and achieved a certification category of GRACoL(R) Grade 1, the highest available (to view a copy of the certificate detailing the measured values, visit http://www.onyxgfx.com/).

"This certification reinforces our proof-of-concept that ONYX Profile Generator is a high quality, extremely accurate tool for generating ICC profiles, giving users tremendous confidence that their output will be on-target," said Jon Reese, Director of Marketing for ONYX Graphics, Inc. "Given a similar starting point with paper white point values and ink gamuts, it's feasible that ONYX Profile Generator can create proof-worthy prints using other printer hardware and inks. Users don't have to spend thousands of dollars on a separate color management system when the capability already exists in ONYX ProductionHouse software."

Certification was awarded to this specific combination of ONYX workflow software and Epson hardware, ink and media. The ICC profile that earned certification can be used with any ONYX workflow software product including ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop(R), ONYX RipCenter(TM) and ONYX GamaPrint(TM) software. The ICC profile, as well as the printer driver with the profile, is available on request from ONYX Graphics.

The G7 process specifies a simple calibration method that helps printers reliably achieve a close "visual match" from proof to press. Consistent and accurate proofs can reduce costs, decrease turnaround times and eliminate re-makes of a print job. Commercial printers that employ G7 certified systems can develop internal guidelines for reliable process controls and assure print predictability before going on press. Print buyers can be assured of proof accuracy when working with a G7 certified supplier.

ONYX Graphics

ONYX Graphics, Inc. develops and markets commercial printing software and solutions for the digital color printing marketplace. The ONYX software suite serves a broad range of digital production devices with high quality output. Its award-winning and market-leading products include ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop, ONYX RipCenter and ONYX GamaPrint, which support more than 500 popular printer models from small to large, from grand format inkjets to flatbed printers. ONYX is the leading developer of large format digital color printing software with the largest installed base worldwide.