SINGAPORE, November 30, 2011 – Three digital colour press configurations of Fuji Xerox Co. Ltd. received FograCert Validation Printing System ( VPS ) certification from Fogra, a graphic technology research association in Germany, fulfilling the requirements based on ISO 12647-8*1.
The certified configurations are:
- DocuColor 1450 GA + PX140 Print Server + Color Profile Maker Pro
- Xerox iGen4® + FreeFlow Print Server + Oris Press Matcher//Web*2
- Color 1000 Press + FreeFlow Print Server + Oris Press Matcher//Web*2
Additionally, to enhance its Production Services business in the Asia-Pacific region, 30 Fuji Xerox sales analysts from eight countries were certified as Fogra Digital Print Expert ( DPE ), who will be able to provide colour management consultation to customers.
Fogra recognizes printers that demonstrate commitment to ISO standards, based on measurable criteria for proofing and printing in a production environment for the printing industry. The criteria for the FograCert VPS certification includes proofing substrate colour and gloss, fading and colour accuracy. ISO-12647 sets measurable process standard criteria for different printing processes, such as sheet and web offset printing, coldset printing ( newsprint ), and digital printing ( focusing on proofing ).
The recognition underscores the accurate colour reproduction, uniformity and high stability of the presses as well as performance of print server and colour management system software. These provide a consistent, accurate and high-class colour output, instrumental for the professional businesses and organizations where image quality is the most important.
Furthermore, Fuji Xerox aims to increase the certified Fogra DPE and encourages customer engineers to obtain the certificate as well. This enables customers to receive colour management consultation in an entire process from the introduction of digital color presses to the implementation.
Providing both certified devices and experts, Fuji Xerox continues to offer value-added solutions in the graphic art market.
*1: ISO 12647-8: Draft standard- Process control for the production of half-tone colour separations, proof and production prints. Validation print processes working directly from digital data.
*2: Oris Press Matcher//Web is available only in Asia Pacific regions
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About Fuji Xerox
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. is a 75-25 joint venture between FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation and Xerox Corporation (U.S.A.) that develops, manufactures and markets world-class office and publishing equipment/systems, digital colour/monochrome multifunction devices, as well as document management software, solutions and services in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. It also manufactures digital copiers, multifunction devices and printers for worldwide distribution.
Fuji Xerox's focus on research and development has led to many breakthroughs and a large number of patents, making it a global leader in technology.
Founded in 1962 with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, the Company currently employs 42,000 people globally, and has more than 70 domestic and overseas affiliates and sales subsidiaries. More information of Fuji Xerox is available at www.fujixerox.com.