ECRM Ripmate Module Upgraded To Version 8.0 For Harlequin Plus Server Rip Users

News Highlights

• RIPMates makes driving any ECRM imaging device fast and simple, through an easy-to-use user interface;
• RIPMates is an integral part of a 5-module PDF workflow management system called WorkMates;
• At DRUPA, ECRM will introduce WorkMates 3.0, an entry-level digital prepress workflow solution, offering an entirely new GUI (allowing customers to view all or only selected workflows) and compatible with Harlequin RIP 8.0.

TEWKSBURY, MASS -- April 10, 2008 -- In line with ECRM’s mission to provide the highest value at the lowest possible cost, ECRM today announced the release of RIPMate v8.0. More than just a PostScript® language interpreter, RIPMates is an integral part of a complete PDF Workflow Management System called WorkMates. RIPMate also provides full production flexibility by accepting the widest variety of file formats including PostScript Level III, EPS, TIFF and PDF.

The RIPMate v8.0 Enhancements include:

• PDFRaster output of variable page sizes;
• Support for PDF 1.7 compliance;
• Support for PDF /X-4 compliance;
• Multi-threaded rendering for better performance;
• Support for MS XPS 1.0;
• And support for Macintosh OSX 10.5 and Vista operating systems.

ECRM Quotes

“Regardless of the size of the commercial printer, the extensive features and benefits in v8.0 are designed to improve the quality and performance of the print processes,” stated Michael Mierjeski, Software Business Manager, ECRM. “RIPMate accepts and processes all the latest PDF file versions and MS XPS formats. Whether or not the file contains a color space or transparency makes no difference because RIPMate supports all the latest technologies.”

RIPMates: One of Five Standard Components of WorkMates

WorkMates is made up of five standard components, allowing a printer to quickly and easily create PDF files, impose, RIP, proof, and manage their print jobs. Users benefit from a high degree of automation, thereby reducing prepress, make-ready, and production time. Based upon a robust and versatile Harlequin RIP core, RIPMate allows users to perform most tasks in-RIP, saving time and money by eliminating manual work. By delivering a wide range of plug-ins and applications, RIPMate becomes a future-proof investment, enabling users to expand or change their business direction.

WorkMates 3.0 to be Exhibited at DRUPA

DRUPA will be where ECRM officially launches the next release of their commercial PDF workflow, WorkMates v3.0. WorkMates 3.0 sports an entirely new Graphic User Interface. This allows users to either view all or selected workflows. Users can choose to drop jobs into automatic flows for complete automation, or manual flows to create custom impositions to selected output devices. WorkMates 3.0 is a client server package offering users both Macintosh and PC clients with unlimited client connections. In addition, WorkMates 3.0 includes the latest Harlequin RIP release version 8.0 which offers PDFRaster output and increased performance from multi-threaded CPUs.

Availability

Existing users of previous RIPMate versions may upgrade to the latest v8.0 technology with a phone call to the ECRM Technical Support Center (800-537-ECRM x2610). For more information about WorkMates or ECRM, go to www.ecrm.com.

About ECRM

ECRM Imaging Systems is a global leader in imaging technologies for the graphic communications industry. For over three decades ECRM has successfully applied a broad range of optical, imaging, laser, and digital-electronic technologies to meet the business needs of its customers. The Massachusetts-based company has sold and supported more than 5,000 computer-to-plate devices and over 27,000 imagesetters in 110 countries around the world. ECRM's Tewksbury, MA facility is ISO 9001:2000 certified and is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in research and development, design, manufacturing, service, and support.

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