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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