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PR: ONYX 18.5 software with APPE 5 is now shipping

December 17, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

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Berni Raeside-Bell

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ONYX 18.5 software with APPE 5 is now shipping

ONYX 18.5 takes print production to the next level as the first RIP solution with APPE 5

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 17, 2018 -- Onyx Graphics, Inc., today announced the global availability of ONYX 18.5 software, the latest version release of the company's wide- and grand-format RIP software. ONYX 18.5 software builds upon the award-winning ONYX 18 version, taking print production to the next level with the distinction of being the first wide-format RIP solution with Adobe PDF Print Engine 5 (APPE 5). With APPE 5, users benefit from the latest technological advancements for complete design-to-print workflows including high impact colour rendering, smoother edges for graphics, enhanced Unicode support; plus support for PDF 2.0 features such as black-point compensation, half-tone origin, special data for spot colours, and page-level output intent.

"ONYX 18.5 continues to lead the wide-format print industry with technological advancements that future-proof print service providers needing to differentiate themselves from their competition," said Bryan Manwaring, Director of Product Marketing at Onyx Graphics. "Helping our customers stay ahead of the curve as well as enabling them to take advantage of unrivalled RIP and production speeds are achievements that can greatly benefit their operations for years to come."

ONYX 18.5 also introduces new Quick Set application library management for improved automation, enhanced iccMAX compatibility with support for third-party files and new spot colour tools for greater colour accuracy and vibrancy. Coupled with new ColorCheck reports, ONYX 18.5 delivers industry-leading output that can literally be validated to print buyers.

Highlights of ONYX 18.5 include:

          APPE 5, the latest Adobe PDF Print Engine

          PDF 2.0 features including black-point compensation

          Unrivaled performance gains with 2X faster RIP speeds and 5X faster production speeds

          Added spot colour vibrancy with Relative Gamut Mapping chroma preservation

          QuickSet application library management to manage multiple QuickSets at the click of a button for securing data and getting to sellable prints faster

Availability

ONYX 18.5 software - covering the entire product portfolio of ONYX solutions including ONYX Thrive print workflow; and ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop, and ONYX RIPCenter RIP software - is now available to all ONYX Advantage customers by requesting a key update and to all other customers through a licence purchase.

The ONYX Advantage subscription programme gives ONYX software users a quick and easy way to keep their software current and secure their investment. Customers that are not ONYX Advantage subscribers should contact their local Authorised ONYX Reseller or visit onyxgfx.com for more information.

About Onyx Graphics, Inc.

Leading the market since 1989, Onyx Graphics is dedicated to helping customers increase productivity, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge with superior print and colour quality. Its passion for delivering superb colour led to the development of ONYX Color, Onyx Graphics' own colour engine optimised specifically for large format inkjet printing. Innovative, productive, and satisfied customers around the globe help motivate the company to continually develop and enhance its leading-edge technologies. Global channel partnerships and longstanding relationships with printer manufacturers position Onyx Graphics as a market leader in powerful, reliable, large format printing workflow software. For more information, visit www.onyxgfx.com.

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ONYX is a registered trademark of Onyx Graphics, Inc. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks and are the property of their owners and are respectfully acknowledged.

 

 

Listing information for this release:

Onyx Graphics, Inc.

6915 South High Tech Drive

Salt Lake City, UT 84047 USA

Toll-free:  800-828-0723

International/Local:  +1-801-568-9900

Fax:  801-568-9911

Email:  sales@onyxgfx.com

Web:  www.onyxgfx.com