Version 24 of the US company’s RIP software, which is due for release in May, includes automated multi-layer preparation for spot colours and effects, mobile spectrophotometer calibration, and embedded workflows for colour verification.
“Effortless multi-layer printing” is achieved through the automated generation of layers based on spot colours, varnish, or other special printing effects, Onyx said.
This feature streamlines complex file preparation by eliminating the manual separation of elements across layers.
The release has also introduced native support for the Nix Spectro 2 and Spectro L spectrophotometers via Bluetooth.
Additionally, users can now also add a ColorCheck Baseline Swatch to newly created profiles to verify the accuracy of future prints. This is achieved by incorporating a ColorCheck Strip at the time of profile generation, subsequently establishing a quality baseline for printers.
When future print jobs utilise this process control feature, the same patches can be measured in order to verify that the prints continue to adhere to colour quality benchmarks, allowing for the detection of drift over time and to prevent errors.
“Onyx 24 marks a major milestone in our commitment to address practical challenges faced by the printing industry,” said Onyx Graphics CEO Matt Crawford.
“With this release, we’re fully ready to roll out our most innovative RIP solutions to our European customers, empowering our users with the tools they need for unparalleled efficiency and success.”
Meanwhile, Onyx Sync is a Rest API that is available now and has been developed to enable users to fully streamline and align their print production processes with various business tools, and to connect Onyx Thrive with users’ existing business management software to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.
This API integration can help to eliminate manual tasks, minimise operational errors, and conserve production time.
“Onyx Sync drives tremendous sustainability gains through automated production efficiency,” said Crawford.
“The seamless integration with Onyx Thrive optimises workflows to minimise waste, create circular material usage, and provide robust analytics for carbon and environmental impact management. By embracing API and IoT technologies to reduce print resource intensity, we firmly believe Onyx Sync creates a greener model for the future.”
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