First UK installation of Epson Sylus Pro WT7900 proofing system

Waldo, a Lincolnshire-based flexo tradeshop serving the flexible packaging and corrugated markets, has become the first UK company to install the Star Proof and Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 proofing system. Waldo previously supplied Digital Cromalin and, more recently, Kodak Approval proofs. 

Phil Walmsley, director of Waldo, said: ‘We had been aware of the dot proofing capabilities of Star Proof for some time. With the release of the new Epson device, now capable of printing white ink on clear and metallic substrates, the decision to make the investment was a no brainer.’ 

In June 2009 Waldo upgraded its digital platemaking system to an Esko 8050 CDI with high resolution optics and HD screening. Star Proof is reportedly able to reproduce the same dot structure achieved when imaging with HD screening technology. Walmsley said: ‘If we are producing high quality plates, we need the proof to replicate that same quality, right down to the dot. Star Proof also gives us the ability to match over 95 percent of the Pantone color library and if we need to match a specific custom color, the process is very straightforward – we can even produce a certified report detailing the match we are achieving for each individual spot color in a job.’ 

The proofing system was supplied by Pomeroy Pressroom Products and installed by Graphic Republik, whose managing director Steve Donegan is confident that this will be the first of many such installations in the UK. ‘We knew a few months ago about the strengths of the Star Proof and Epson WT combination from installations we have in mainland Europe,’ he said. ‘The dot quality is superb, particularly when it comes to producing a proof at screen rulings of 150 LPI and above. The ability to reproduce accurate Spot colors on multiple substrates such as clear proof media is also a great benefit to all involved in the packaging supply chain, from designers and artworkers through to repro houses and printers.’ 

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