EFI launches XF 4.5 inkjet production and proofing RIP software

EFI has launched Fiery XF 4.5 advanced RIP software for inkjet production printing as well as Colorproof XF 4.5 for proofing. Brand owners, packaging printers, sign and display companies, commercial printers, agencies and publishers can benefit from new features to increase workflow productivity and achieve higher quality and accurate color materials printed on a variety of inkjet printers across many production facilities. 

‘The new release gives our customers the tools they need to be more profitable,’ said Stefan Spiegel, general manager of EFI's Inkjet Applications Group in Ratingen, Germany. ‘It extends RIP functionality to give customers complete control of color throughout their supply chain. Color accuracy is optimal and additional functionality not only improves production productivity but allows printers to offer dedicated cutting and finishing options. With the new XF 4.5 EFI once again demonstrates its commitment to lead the industry in RIP, color management and production workflow.’ 

EFI XF 4.5 offers both faster RIP performance and features to cut time and errors in the printing process. New native 64-Bit Windows operating system support and multi-threaded halftone production bring faster ripping times. EFI benchmark testing confirmed ripping accelerations of up to 177 percent and more for PDF files compared to the previous XF 4.1 version. 

A new Job Merge feature allows job printing with variable content by dynamically combining master and content jobs. A new EFI Cut Marks Option allows iCut, Fotoba and Grommet marks as well as Zünd Cut Center connectivity.  

EFI XF 4.5 version now gives customers additional capability and control in the color supply chain including improved control of spot colors, more versatile color verification, and new support for special white, varnish and metallic inks. 

In addition to supporting hundreds of printers in the industry, EFI XF 4.5 now adds 19 more printer drivers for the latest models from Canon, Epson, HP, Roland and Xerox. All users of previous versions can purchase an upgrade to EFI XF 4.5.