GMG updates ColorServer software

New features in version 4.8 of ColorServer include the ability to adjust data to match proofs to actual production stock, and printing directly to a Windows printer from a PDF file hotfolder.

Michael Farkas, GMG marketing director, said: ‘Given the nature of content distribution, while GMG ColorServer is used predominantly for print, we are finding that many companies are also using GMG ColorServer for online color, converting files to RGB.

‘Just as brand and product colors must match in a printed brochure, packaging or display, they should also reproduce as accurately as possible on a monitor’s web page or mobile device.

‘While we have added many new features to GMG ColorServer 4.8, GMG has two new, particularly helpful tools. Paper Adaptation helps print houses overcome the problems of a mismatch between the paper tint of the proof according to ISOcoatedV2, GRACoL, JapanColor or any other standard, and the white point of the actual paper they will print. With this tool you just pick the color of your substrate and ColorServer will adapt the data to match the proof. This solves a common problem experienced at almost every printing facility throughout the world.

‘Also, GMG ColorServer can now output files from a PDF hot folder directly to any Windows printer.’

A number of other features for the conversion of PDF files have been updated within GMG ColorServer 4.8. The most significant improvements include: the separation of spot colors to a late binding CMYK; improved image compression; and revised sharpening is done in the target color space of the last color management step, typically in CMYK, and can be set more precisely.

In addition to the Paper Adaptation tool, GMG ColorServer 4.8 contains all new RGB-to-CMYK separation profiles that are now part of GMG normalization.

Along with printing PDF files directly to a Windows printer, GMG ColorServer can use the wide gamut of an output device to print spot colors more accurately when referring to a calibrated setting.

Farkas added: ‘GMG ColorProof 4.8 takes an important step into the future of color management. We have been listening carefully to our customers. Not only have we added requested features.

‘We acknowledge that our customers are getting involved in more facets of print—digital printing is certainly a significant trend that requires careful attention to color. However, our customers are also offering more online services, requiring their own careful color management. Our customers understand that GMG ColorServer is an all-encompassing solution.’