Epson Proo?ng Edition Series User manual

Epson Professional Imaging Division
Sales Reference Guide Version 1.0aE
Introducing the Epson Proofing Edition Series
To Be Used with the Basic Epson Stylus Pro 900 Series Sales Reference Guide

When Epson America and EFI joined forces to develop a next
generation proofing solution, we knew something great was
about to happen. After all, two innovators within the
printing industry were combining resources for the first
time, dedicating ourselves to one goal – to create the most
powerful and complete digital proofing solution available.

Epson Proofing Edition Series
Contact your local reseller for the latest pricing information.
(Pricing shown is MSRP. RIP Not Sold Separately by Epson)
Epson Stylus® Pro 7900 Proofing Edition $7,995
Epson Stylus® Pro 9900 Proofing Edition $9,995
Proofing Editions Ship with EFI Colorproof XF v4.0
for Epson, Printer, Printer Stand, Media Catch Bin,
Full Roll of 24” Epson Standard Proofing Paper 240,
and 110 ml Starter Ink Cartridges.
Complete Compatibility with Epson Proofing Media
True Adobe® PostScript® Level 3 – Multiple CPSI Engine
True Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0
Incorporates Epson AccuPhoto HDR Screening
Powerful OneBit File Support for Truer Screened Proofs
EFI DynamicWedge™ Color Verification Technology
Automatic Workflow Color Optimization – 3CC Technology1
Automatic Printer Linearization and Ink Limiting1
Automatic Proof Verification and Label Printing1
Enhanced 16-bit Spot Color Simulation
Flexible Job Ticket and Control Strip Printing
Newly Designed Simple User Interface
Automatic JDF Connection to Various MIS Solutions
Automatic RIP and Media Updates via Internet
Full Compatibility with Epson SpectroProofer™
World-Class Service and Support Directly From Epson
EFI Colorproof XF Version 4 Feature Set Highlights
1- Automatic when used with optional Epson SpectroProofer

Why to Buy?
The Most Complete Proofing Solution Available
The Highest Color Accuracy in the Industry – Process or Spot
Complete Support for Epson Professional Proofing Media
Fully Automated Color Management & Proof Verification with Epson SpectroProofer™
Powerful Workflow-Based RIP Solution for Superior Compatibility
Both Adobe Postscript 3 and Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0 Interpreters
Powerful OneBit File Support for True “RIP Once Output Many” Workflows
Simplified User Interface
The Perfect Solution for Both In-house and Hardcopy Remote Proofing
Ready for the Future of Your Printing Business
Aggressively Priced
Epson Proofing Edition Series

EFI Colorproof XF Version 4.0 Feature Set for Epson
Color Verifier Spot Color OneBitColor Manager

True Adobe PostScript 3
Epson Proofing Edition Series
The Latest Adobe CPSI 3018 Core
–Complete compatibility with the latest design software suites from Adobe
–Handles virtually every industry file format including - EPS, TIFF, PDF, PS, JPEG, Scitex, and Layered PSD
Multiple CPSI Technology
–Normally only one PDF/PS file can be processing at a time
–With Multiple CPSI technology, up to four separate files can be processing at the same time
–If running on a multiple-processor CPU, processing times are significantly reduced
Intelligent PDF Processing
–Capable of processing only the pages you’re printing, not the entire multi-page PDF
–All forms of PDF cropping are now supported
Capable of Displaying Information about Unknown File Formats

True Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0
Epson Proofing Edition Series
Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0 Drives Integrated End-to-End PDF Workflows
–User selectable between standard CPSI and Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.0
–Complete compatibility with the latest design software suites from Adobe
–Superior compatibility with Variable Data Printing workflows
–Elimination of redundant Processing
–Improved cost savings for all job types through faster processing, cleaner handoffs, and JDF automation
Complete JDF Connection to Various MIS and Web-to-Print Solutions
–EFI PrintSmith and Hagen MIS solutions
–EFI Digital Store Front web-to-print solutions
–EFI Web Control Center web-based job distribution and control solutions
–Including many other third-party workflow solutions
“PDF Print Engine gives us a lot more options for producing the best
output possible. In the past, we found ourselves asking our customers for
new files more often, now this is no longer the case.”
James Wamser
Sell Printing Company

Powerful OneBit File Support
Epson Proofing Edition Series
True ‘RIP Once Output Many’ Concept by Utilizing the Same Screened Data for the Press
–Ensures the proof has the same screen structure as the production run - dot shape, screen angle, etc.
–Capable of finding moires, artifacts, and trapping errors early in the production process
–The digital color proof is truer to the final exposure generated
Supports Virtually All OneBit File Formats
–TIFF G4, TIFF G3, Packbit, LZW Compressed TIFF, Uncompressed TIFF, Presstek, Huffman, PCX, Len,
Harlequin Pagebuffer, Founder, Brainnew, DCS1 and DCS2 (Copy-dot Format)
Takes Full Advantage of Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Technology
–Due to extreme dot placement accuracy, you can produce clean dot proofs up to 150 lpi
–Depending upon the print job, you can produce good dot proofs up to 175 lpi

Automatic Printer Linearization
Epson Proofing Edition Series
Intelligent Printer Linearization and Ink-Limiting
–You set the schedule for the printer color calibration process - Per Day, Week, Month, etc.
–You set the delta-E threshold for pass or fail
–If above threshold, EFI intelligently launches the proper color optimization method for correction
The Optional Epson SpectroProofer Completely Automates this Process
–Extremely powerful way to ensure your printer hardware, ink, and media are always within specification
–Dramatically reduces your labor costs for re-linearizing multiple printers
No More Ink or Media Lot Verification Required
–Automatically compensates for printer drift over time, ink and media lot variations, and environmental changes
Actual Color Verification Targets for Printer Linearization and Quality Control

Automatic Workflow Color Optimization - 3CC Files
Epson Proofing Edition Series
Optimize Any Input-to-Output ICC Workflow to Extreme Color Accuracy
–For extreme color accuracy, EFI has fully implemented the use of 3CC files
–Aggressive new math is now used to optimized the overall workflow to exacting standards
–Capable of reducing overall delta-E to levels of accuracy previously not possible
Automatic Creation of Advanced Three-Dimensional Color Correction Files (.3CC)
–Using the optional Epson SpectroProofer, EFI has automated the complete creation process
–Simply chose the workflow requiring optimization and go to lunch
Actual Example of Color Accuracy Using 3CC Technology
Label Automatically Created and Printed by EFI