Artwork Systems Symphony™
Symphony™ is a total solution for device calibration, press compensation and range optimization synchronized with color management.
The Symphony calibration system is based on two principles. First is the principle of multiple and independent curve selection. Second, is the separation of powers. With Symphony, the curve creation function is separated from the curve selection function.
The result is a dramatic increase in simplicity and accuracy!
Multiple Curve Selection
The final curve to be applied to digital data is a function of many variables – not just the press. Symphony makes it simple.
Traditional Approach (single curve) — The traditional approach is for the operator to make a single curve (or at most an imagesetter calibration curve and a press cutback curve) to compensate for the entire pre-press and printing process. If any component of the system changes – even the screen ruling – the entire system from pre-press through press must be re-characterized.
Symphony Approach (multiple curve) — Up to five separate curves can be selected independently. Functionality is effectively divided into two categories: pre-press and press. A separate curve for range optimization is accessed through the click of a button. Individual curves are combined in the Nexus processor to create a final curve with unprecedented accuracy and smoothness. When one step in the process changes, only that step – not the entire process – is recalibrated.
Modules
- PowerCalibrator™
With Symphony, all curves are created in PowerCalibrator™ a powerful application designed specifically for curve creation. PowerCalibrator is light years ahead simple 'connect-the-dots' calibration programs. Advanced OptiCurve™ curve fitting and FastCal™ automatic calibration technology combined with AutoMatch™ true hierarchical database functionality enable curves to be made for imagesetters, CTP devices, proofers, presses, or anything else!
- OptiCurve™
PowerCalibrator’s unique curve fitting technology reduces the number of measurement points and assures a smooth curve. Many curves can be accurately created from as little as three sample points; extreme curve from as little as 5 to 7 points!
- FastCal™
This unique technology enables curves for all screen rulings to be calculated based on the curves from as little as two screen rulings. This reduces calibration time from hours to minutes and assures that a curve for each of your screen rulings is available.
- Cal Shift™
Based on the measurement of a single point, all points on all curves can be recalculated for on-going changes in calibration. Reduce recalibration time to seconds.
- AutoMatch™
Eliminate the need for operators to search the database to find a curve for their specific screen ruling. With AutoMatch, the Nexus workflow automatically finds the right curve.
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