FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2005
Caldera Graphics: first-class Print-to-Cut solutions to drive Graphtec cutters
Caldera Graphics has stepped up again, delivering work-saving capabilities for sign users. Version 7 is a major upgrade, polishing the software and providing a complete Print-to-CUT solution.
VisualCUT
Caldera Graphics is now skilled to drive cutters and offers a comprehensive Print-to-Cut workflow.
Operators can process all their jobs with the same solution, from the scanning to the printing and the finishing of the document. Even the saving of the document can be processed with the Caldera Collection web-connected image database!
VisualCUT automatically recognizes contour lines in the file and is available as an option of the Visual range. VisualRIP and VisualRIP+ are able to set-up hotfoders and workflows for task automation. VisualRIP+ has in standard the Caldera Lay-out and Tiling modules and a set of raster image processing and color correction features. The Visual range has a PostScript, EPS and PDF RIP engine.
VisualCUT offers several cutting modes : - a mode with contours contained in a vector file (PS, EPS or PDF) - a mode with a contour file associated thanks to compose Users can create contours themselves in the Compose module included in VisualRIP+
The combination of this printing and cutting tool drastically improves production speed and ease of use.
A unique automatic code bar recognition tool
Users can print the job the way they want and the cutter automatically recognises where to cut, thanks to 4 code bars automatically inserted in on every job. No matter how the paper is placed in the cutter, the top, bottom and the sides of the papers are recognised by VisualCUT through a code bar scanner !
This is very useful to print and cut big series and to get even more productivity.
The Graphtec Cutting Plotters
Graphtec cutting plotters are designed specifically to meet the demanding needs of design professionals in the sign and graphics industries. The diversified line of cutting plotters accommodates any project, big or small. You can depend on unparalleled performance from our fast, high-end professional series designed to execute the toughest cutting requirements on a variety of materials including vinyl, heavy and thick material, sandblast resist rubbers, and more. Or choose from our affordable, user-friendly desktop models - the perfect choice for businesses with a limited budget or for high-volume, sophisticated operations to manage overflow.
CE3000 Available in 15", 24" and 48" model sizes, Graphtec's engineering class CE3000 series cutting plotters incorporate features that have only been available with higher-end cutting plotters in the past. This entry-level series is perfect for new sign businesses that want quality and reliability without a large investment.
FC5100A More digital compatible than ever before, the newly upgraded FC5100A series now feature a standard registration mark sensor system for contour cutting of digitally printed images. This series is fully compatible with the media sizes commonly used in digital imaging applications, with 30", 42", 54" and 60" models to choose from. All FC5100A Series cutting plotters feature a maximum cutting speed of 55.7 in./sec., 4.0G maximum axial acceleration, and 20 to 500g selectable cutting force.
Applications
VisualCUT is the ideal tool to create advertisement stickers, labels (stickers for doors/windows and bar codes labels), interior and external indication (plans...), industrial marking (guarantee... electric scales, diagrams, plates manufacturer), reproduction of diplomas, elements of presentation for museums, zoos...
To provide a full print-to-cut workflow, Caldera has selected Graphtec as a partner of exception.
"Caldera software with Graphtec cutting plotter is a unique solution in Mac/Linux environment for sign specialists, copy bureaus, commercial printing offices and corporate reproduction departments. We are very pleased with the superb productivity and flexibility that Caldera provides", underlines Yuichi UGAI, European Liaison Office Manager at Graphtec.
"Customers of Graphtec and Caldera will find this complete solution helpful and it will answer their specific needs." said Joseph MERGUI, president of Caldera Graphics, France.
About Graphtec
Graphtec Corporation is a leading manufacturer of precision imaging products for the signage, graphics, and computer-aided design industries having more than 60 distributors in worldwide. With the exceptional high quality and functionalities, all of Graphtec products are regarded as equipments for professionals. For more information, please visit www.graphteccorp.com .
About Caldera Graphics
Caldera Graphics is a software company for the Mac OS X, Unix and Linux platforms specialized in color management, imaging and driving of large format peripherals. Caldera software packages are "production oriented". The Caldera solutions have been broadly adopted in the reprographic and screen printing markets and many success stories testify there is a clear market need in production-oriented solutions. With the experience of 13 years in imaging technology development, Caldera Graphics counts more than 4,000 customers worldwide. More information under www.caldera.fr
CALDERA GRAPHICS
Phone: +33 388 21 00 00
Fax: +33 388 75 62 42
Website URL: www.caldera.fr
