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Page 10 March 2001
Color Business Report
the software addresses is differences in the appearance of
prints of the same image file made with different software
packages. In addition, according to Epson, the wider color-
space capabilities of many digital cameras is thwarted by
capturing images optimized for monitor gamuts, rather
than printer gamuts.
With PRINT Image Matching, camera makers can
set parameters such as gamma level, color space,
contrast, sharpness, brightness, shadow point, highlight
point, and color balance. The parameters are saved with
each image file. Epson calls this set of parameters ideal
print information. The ideal print information is then
used by PRINT Image-Matching-compatible printers
when printing. Epson envisions that camera
manufacturers will package sets of parameters into
shooting modessuch as portrait, landscape, macro,
scenery, or sport.
Camera makers who worked with Epson developing
PRINT Image Matching include Casio, Konica, Kyocera,
Minolta, Olympus, Ricoh, Sony, and Toshiba. Epson
plans to deliver PRINT-Image-Matching-capable
printers in Spring 2001. Although Epson has contacted
other printer manufacturers about using PRINT Image
Matching, there have been no announcements yet. There
is no fee for integrating PRINT Image Matching into
ones products.
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Copiers
On February 28, 2001, Ricoh Corporation (West
Caldwell, NJ) introduced the Aficio Color 6513, a 600-
dpi electrophotographic copier/printer that can print
color pages at 13 ppm and monochrome pages at 51
ppm. The Aficio Color 6513 is driven by an EFI-based
Fiery E-710 controller, which has a 366 MHz Intel
Celeron processor, 128 MB of RAM, and an 8.4 GB hard
drive. Standard paper inputs on the Aficio Color 6513
include three 500-sheet trays and one 250-sheet tray,
which give the machine a total input capacity of 1,750
sheets. Given its print speeds, the Aficio Color 6513
appears to be a prime competitor for the Xerox
DocuColor 12, which can print 12.5 ppm in color and 50
ppm in monochrome. The Aficio Color 6513 will be
available in April 2001 for $22,995. The Fiery E-710
controller will be available for $6,499.
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On February 28, 2001, Danka Business Systems
PLC (St. Petersburg, FL) introduced a cost analysis
reporting service for its customers. The system, which
uses JASPrint 2 software developed by Danka partner
Network Printing Solutions (London, England),
monitors and controls the use of networked copiers and
printers, and performs job accounting functions that
enable a chargeback system for printing and copying.
Controllers/Servers
On February 28, 2001, Imation Corp. (Oakdale,
MN) introduced the Imation Matchprint Professional
Server, an external controller designed specifically to
drive the Xerox DocuColor 12 copier/printer. Imations
Color Fidelity Module, which uses ICC profiles to allow
the DocuColor 12 to generate color proofs that simulate
Imations Matchprint Professional Server helps make
the Xerox DocuColor 12 a contract proofer.
Source: Imation Corp.
Danka claims that the JASPrint 2 software, which
supports Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, and Windows
NT operating systems, has the potential to save
customers thousands, and in some cases, millions of
dollars on printing costs. The JASPrint 2 software is
offered as part of Dankas DankaWare software
portfolio, which includes software packages from
American PrintWare, Objectif Lune, Alto Imaging
Technologies, and Network Printing Solutions (see
chart).
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