KPS (Kodak Proofing Software) v4.2

KPS (Kodak Proofing Software) v4.2

Kodak’s line of proofing software has undergone a remarkable advancement in the last year. Kodak Proofing Software v3.3 was released late last year and already Kodak has advanced the capabilities even further with Kodak Proofing Software v4.0. Kodak Proofing Software v4.0 offers a suite of new features and enhancements for both Matchprint Inkjet Systems users and Approval System customers. New enhancements and features for both Matchprint Inkjet and Approval System customers in this latest release include:

• Polished Interface: Enhanced with the common gold theme for Kodak applications.

• Usability Enhancements:

   • Hi-Resolution Preview: Expanded to include support for 10 color printers

   • Notification: Receive automatic notification of specified events

   • Wide Gamut Color Support: Supports for 10-color expanded gamut proofing

• Expanded and Enhanced Color Control:

   • Calibration Scheduling: Now it is easier than ever to maintain constant color balance with the ability to schedule regular occurrences for color calibration

   • Iterative Color Calibration: Tighter delta E tolerances for increased color accuracy and ongoing color stabilization

   • White Point Spectral Adjustment: Achieves balance between handheld and in-line spectrophotometers to achieve compliance with common industry standards

   • n-Color Media Configuration Wizard: Support for 10 color inks (Epson x900 printers) • Expanded Spectrophotometer Support:

   • Filters: Support for both UV and non-UV (unfiltered) spectrophotometers

   • In-Line Spectros: Support for new Epson SpectroProofer for Epson x900 printers

 • Adjusted Inkjet Printer Support:

   • Support for new Epson x900 series printers

   • Removed support for HP 130nr and MP2610 printers (still available with v3.3)

 • Specific Features for Packaging

   • Flexo cut-off curve management

   • Print color keys with Kodak Matchprint Inkjet Clear Film Media

 • Tighter integration with the Approval System:

   • Virtual Printer Support

   • Approval errors captured in Kodak Proofing Software Events log

   • Remote Monitoring of Approval System Donors through the Kodak Proofing Software client

  • Sheet page mark capabilities 

New features streamline halftone proofing Kodak has made operation of the Kodak Approval Digital Color Imaging System even easier. Our newest version of Kodak Proofing Software includes automatic updating Kodak Recipe Color Technology libraries, as well as automatic placement of color bars.  

Support for halftone and inkjet proofing devices Kodak Proofing Software provides a common user interface for both the Kodak Approval System and Kodak’s inkjet proofing systems, which can generate proofs on actual production substrates for highly accurate prediction of press results.

One-click proofing with more media than ever Kodak Proofing Software is now compatible with a wide range of proofing media. The software helps ensure optimum performance and consistency by providing online  access to well over 100 media  profiles, including over 50 industry standard certifications, making it easy to download the media configurations specific to your proofer and media, and to print. New media and profiles are added weekly. 

Accurate imposition proofing Kodak Proofing Software now offers the ability to substantially improve double-sided imposition proofing. By using new algorithms that correct for paper skew and a newly designed double-sided media guide, the software attains exceptional front-to-back registration  of +/– 1 mm with Epson 9900 Printers.

Productivity and advanced features 

• Iterative color calibration

• ICC DeviceLink creation for Kodak from imported profiles

• Wide-gamut color support• Color key production

• Scatterproofing to optimize media

• Tiling of oversize jobs

• Manual editing of layouts

• Halftone screen emulation to emulate the effects of low line screens

• Manual color gradation adjustment

• Import and export color libraries

• Paper graininess simulation to emulate the grain and mottle of the final printed piece

• ICC-compliant color management including full ICC devicelink support, advanced profiling technology and sophisticated black channel management.

• Advanced features for proofing flexographic printing, including highlight cutoff and bump and spot color tint handling