InkTune and PressTune enable ultimate control over printing resources and standards, for optimized performance and low TCO
ECO3, formerly Agfa Offset Solutions, announces the release of InkTune and PressTune software to reduce the production costs. These intelligent tools give print houses complete control over all printing elements, from ink use to compliance with ISO, G7 and client-specific standards, while reducing production costs. Real-time data insights into print quality drive these capabilities, independent of printing technology and press manufacturer.
ECO3 focuses on ecology, economy, and extra convenience to make prepress and printing operations cleaner, more cost-effective and easier to manage and maintain. The ECO3 solutions drive extra value to printing businesses.
InkTune: cost savings plus quality boosts
Building on grey component replacement (GCR) technology, InkTune dynamically substitutes CMY inks with black ink. As an intuitive software solution that is fully integrated into the prepress workflow, InkTune uses ECO3 unique technology such as Dynamic Ink Limit Control and Dynamic Device Link Generation to maximize ink reduction up to 30%, while maintaining color fidelity. The reduction of ink not only has a positive cost savings impact, it also increases overall production efficiency as the drying time is reduced. Furthermore, quality levels increase as rosette structures disappear and color deviations become less visible.
InkTune eliminates the choice between the reduction of ink, time, and drying powder on the one hand, and high-quality prints on the other hand. Customers can achieve all these benefits through the software’s built-in intelligent adjustment of ink consumption. InkTune allows them to shorten press setup times, as well as to cut costs of all print-related resources, achieving the lowest total cost of ownership on the market. It is easily set up and requires no additional investment in training or hardware.
Erik Peeters, Global Marketing Manager Software Solutions - ECO3
PressTune: a new benchmark in smart print process control
As a print production tool, PressTune drives consistency, productivity and the ability to print to exacting standards. As the required print quality standard is reached faster by means of dynamic ink density adjustment and a data-driven scoring mechanism incorporating dry-back compensation, make-ready times get reduced by up to 40% – which in turn leads to less waste.
Through intelligent analytics capabilities applied to print and color data obtained from the press, PressTune also reports in real time across printing technologies to each stakeholder, for full transparency of the print production process. It enables issue identification and optimized press maintenance scheduling. Even more, the solution’s easy-to-read dashboard makes it simple to generate print quality reports for brand owners in packaging and commercial print and allows for remote quality assurance.
Together, PressTune and InkTune enable significant cost savings by reducing ink use, boosting quality and accelerating your production workflow,” continues Erik Peeters. “In fact, PressTune provides InkTune with the perfect foundation to optimize ink consumption by delivering quality consistence. Both PressTune and InkTune are central to our ECO3 offering, embodying sustainable innovation that focuses on ecology, economy, and extra convenience for the customer.”
Complementary solutions in action
Imprimeries et Editions Henry, a print house in Montreuil-sur-Mer with a 120-year history, recently worked alongside consultants from ECO3 to take its print processes to the next level. Already relying on an Avalon system, Azura plates and ECO3’s Apogee workflow, the firm recently installed both PressTune and InkTune.
PressTune and InkTune have enabled us to obtain a higher consistency throughout our print runs. We have reduced our make-ready times, we use less paper and ink, and we can adapt printer calibration curves according to paper, print job or customer-specific demands. ECO3’s solutions have brought us a more convenient way of working.
Marc Henry, Imprimeries et Editions Henry.
InkTune
Reduce ink consumption by up to 30% while maintaining or even increasing print quality: InkTune is your golden ticket to lower cost-of-ownership and higher profitability.
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PressTune
Take total control with ECO3's comprehensive PressTune print standardization tool. Benefit from more accurate, consistent colors, faster make-ready times, lower ink consumption and smoother approvals.
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