Pre-media

Callas claims PDF/X-4 first with layers capability in pdfToolbox

Callas Software has released an update for its Adobe Acrobat plug-in pdfToolbox, which it hopes could speed up the packaging industry's transition to PDF/X-4.

Colour Systems awarded pre-press contract for Show Media

Fresh Media Group-subsidiary Colour Systems has been awarded the sole pre-press supplier contract for creative agency Show Media.

DAL and LCC join forces for mentor scheme launch

Digital Ad Lab (DAL) and the London College of Communication (LCC) have launched a student mentoring scheme with the aim of encouraging enthusiastic young people to join the print industry.

MNA achieves UK first by publishing with QuarkXPress 8

The Midland News Association (MNA) has claimed a UK first after becoming the first newspaper group to begin publishing with QuarkXPress 8.

Victoria Litho first UK owner of Agfa Avalon N36 VLF

Victoria Litho has boosted its plate production capacity after it became the UK's first company to install Agfa's Avalon N36 VLF platesetter.

LCC and Inca hail success of knowledge transfer scheme

The London College of Communication (LCC) and Inca Digital Printing have been praised for their outstanding achievement after collaborating on a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).

Print Standardizer offers printers automated ISO 12647 compliance

Alwan Color Expertise has launched a tool to automate ISO 12647 compliance on press.

EFI launches automatic proof-verification technology

EFI has unveiled a technology to automate proof verification and calibration.

DAL meeting briefs members on late binding colour

February's Digital Ad Lab (DAL) meeting at Publishing Expo gave members an update on the late binding colour initiative, as well as the importance of job tickets.

QuarkXPress 8 'better for Flash than InDesign CS4'

QuarkXPress 8 provides a greater level of Flash support than Adobe InDesign CS4, according to a new report from the website IT Enquirer.