Preproofer 945 and 988
The Preproofer 945 and 988 are an ideal solution for producing two sided imposed colour managed proofs automatically, amazing you with their quality, speed and efficiency. With up to 16 double sided impostions per hour (8Up A4), the Preproofer 945 with two Epson 9450 printers is the fastest 44 inch double sided proofing system available today. Preproofer 988 with the Epson 9880 is a more appropriate choice for output of more accurate double sided colour proofs required for contract proofing. The micro piezo printhead and UltraChrome K3 inks are at heart of these next generation printers. While the 9450 with dual CMYK print heads, is set up for maximum performance and speed, the 8 colour ink sets in the 9880 are perfect for optimum colour output and quality.
Top Technology from Epson
The new Preproofers use the leading technology of the latest Epson Stylus Pro 9450 and 9880 models. The Epson Stylus Pro 9450 with dual CMYK configuration are tuned to maximum performance, while the eight color Epson Stylus Pro 9880 system delivers brilliant output quality. The Preproofer now uses bi-directional SNMP control and reacts in real time to printer readiness status messages, ink cartridge level, paper end, production progress, etc.
Free Fall to a Spot Landing
Di Plot software has been proven a thousand times over and delivers the proof data from the RIP imaging device in the specific printer resolution. A minimum of mechanical parts means maximum operating security and ease of use. The simple concept functions on the roll to sheet principle with no sheet turning: after the cutting sequence, the sheet (printed on one side) reaches the lower printing system in free fall, solely under its own weight. Precision electrooptical alignment of the front edge guarantees perfect, on the spot registration between the front and back side.
The Fastest Double Sided Proofer
With the Preproofer 945 (Epson 9450 8Up) printer, the Preproofer delivers up to 16 double sided proofs per hour in theclassic 360 x 360 DPI resolution. That makes it the fastest proof system on the market, and predestined for the production of double sided imposed proofs when high performance at top quality is the order of the day.
An Extended Gamut and Stable Gray Balance
The Preproofer 988 (Epson Stylus Pro 9880) printer combines efficiency for double sided imposition proofs with color-accuracy for contract proofing. In addition to Cyan, Light Cyan, Yellow, Light Black and Light Light Black the eight color set is now based on Vivid Magenta and Vivid Magenta Light. The high pigment UltraChrome K3 inks lead to more saturated color tones and a clearly extended color gamut. Apart from the production of proofs according to FOGRA 39 ISO Coated V2, the simulation of a large number of special color tones is now also possible. Moreover, there is far better stability in the gray balance and a significantly reduced metameric effect.
Top Performance & Low Consumption
All four models in the new Preproofer series use Epson’s new micro-piezo printing heads. When it comes to size, shape and positioning, the drop on-demand principle enables high precision control of the ink droplets. Thanks to subject related variation of the droplet size, the printing process is much faster and there is a correspondingly significant saving in inks.
