January 2017
January 2017
e-VIBES
ink on presses . General ink optimization software has been with us for some time , but most printing plants do not get the full value out of it . Ink optimization software uses Gray Component Replacement ( GCR ) to change the separation of the image . The software will take color ( CMY ) from the file , and increase the black channel ( K ) without affecting the quality of images . GCR software also typically adjusts the total ink limit ( TAC ). Please note that the software is a heavy resource hungry desktop based application and we need to procure individual site licenses to use this in every location . But during our interactions with the CEO of M / s . ProImage , Israel , we requested him to offer a cloud based solution , in SAAS ( Software As A Service ) model so that we could use the said application in all our printing locations without incurring any major CAPEX investment . He took this as a challenge and developed a cloud based solution in the last 6 months . We are using this in a full-fledged manner from 1st September 2016 . Please note that this is an unique cloud based solution developed exclusively for us for a heavy desktop based application . To understand the technology used in this solution better , please go through the attached PDF file .
Benefits of On Colour ECO software :
1 . Saves significant amount of colour ink . Expensive CMY inks are replaced by a cheaper K ink . 2 . Show through problem on printed pages is eliminated or minimized due to better ink control . 3 . Eliminates ink set-off by use of less ink on the newsprint . Faster ink drying time is achieved due to reduced amount of ink . 4 . Due to increase in the usage of Black ink , better registration and higher printing stability is ensured . 5 . Improved print quality and uniform colour reproduction . Better and more stable grey balance . 6 . Flooding of ink on pages is not possible . 7 . 220 Ink trapping level ( suitable for 42 gsm and 45 gsm newsprint ) is set for the entire page by using this software . 8 . We are also working on profiles with 200 and 180 ink trapping levels in order to opt for much lower gsm newsprint . 9 . 15 % - 20 % savings on colour ink .
In the cloud based solution , we need to copy the pdf version of the colour pages in IN – HOT folder in cloud and within a minute the processed page will be available in OUT – HOT folder .
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Mr . N Ravindran is the Vice President of The New Indian Express Group of Publications . He is a Bachelor of Engineering ( Electronics & Communications ) ( 1988 batch ) with over 26 years ’ experience in cross-functional areas including IT Infrastructure Administration , Communication Engineering , Operations , Project Management , Software Development and Technical Support with The New Indian Express Group . ( ravindran @ newindianexpress . com )
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