Rampage Systems, Inc
Automated Prepress Workflow Systems

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Download PDF	INKdrop uses advanced color management technologies to reduce ink consumption and improve gray balance, resulting in faster makeready, less material usage and waste, and improved drying times.
Selected Features Attach pre-defined INKdrop profiles to Workflows to automate transformation "Re-INKdrop" just prior to plating if pressroom variables change Protect selected regions geographically or with color specifications Globally protect black overprints, copydot files, pure colors, marks, etc. Transform without flattening to preserve transparent effects Automatically generate "before-and-after" reports to see percentage and actual dollar savings Rotate, pad, and/or clip plate-ready data if changing sheet size, plate size, press, etc. without reRIPing
FAQs Why is INKdrop better than 3rd-party applications? 3rd-party applications transform before the RIP. If there is any significant adjustment in the job plan, a stock change for example, you would have to start the job again from scratch, including the proofing cycle, which may cause concerns from your customer. Plus, 3rd-party applications must flatten incoming PDF, which is problematic for rendering transparent effects. Will INKdrop negatively affect print quality? No. Color science and standards have evolved to a point where INKdrop is both practical and, arguably, essential to cost containment. What type of ROI can I expect? Obviously there are numerous variables involved, but a 15% reduction in process ink costs is a reasonable target. ROI will be further accelerated by reduced makeready time and materials, faster drying times, better press stability, and faster print speeds.
System Requirements INKdrop runs on a pre-configured Rampage FireCore Workstation. INKdrop requires Version 11.2 or above of the Rampage Workflow. INKdrop uses ICC Device Link Profiles, which are created in a 3rd-party system or service

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