EFI Designer Edition - Version 5.1 Now Available at DES

DES, the leaders in proofing and prepress solutions announce the latest technology for customers looking for greater quality and efficiency in their workflow - EFI Designer Edition Version 5.1.

This powerful solution for proofing and producing high-quality inkjet prints is designed for graphic arts professionals and photographers. It includes powerful new features that increase efficiency by enabling out-of-the-box printing of accurate proofs, and vivid, full color images. EFI Designer Edition 5.1 also offers improved integration with customers' existing applications and working environments.

Thanks to its capabilities as one of the foremost proofing systems on the market, creative users and prepress companies are set to benefit from the recent developments to the powerful, cost-effective Designer Edition. Additionally, photo features will provide photographers with all the functionality they require to produce accurate, brilliant photos.

Supporting the major industry standards, from ICC to PDF/X, JDF, ISO, and SWOP, Designer Edition 5.1 seamlessly integrates with other illustration, photo and layout applications to offer increased impetus to EFI's popular digital proofing solutions. With an emphasis on simplicity, high-quality proofing and printing with easy setup, Designer Edition 5.1 comprises a host of new key features that increase efficiency by enabling out of the box printing of accurate proofs, and vivid, full color images.

Russell Cavenagh, Sales Director at DES, praised the software and predicts it will be a successful product for the company. “EFI Designer Edition 5.1 is an impressive solution for any graphic arts or photography professional. It simply delivers the accuracy and control they need in today's competitive environment. It has an intuitive user interface and delivers full print management which will increase efficiency and cost effectiveness in any workflow.”

DES, now merged with CyraChrome, prides itself on delivering professional solutions and carries a wide range of products to compliment the Designer Edition Software. Their expansive media range is second to none and there's something to suit professionals in all areas of the industry. From archival photographic Centurion media to Precision 260 Proofing media, DES has a solution for you.

EFI Designer Edition Version 5.1
New features include:

A new version 2.1 of the Ugra/FOGRA media wedges, including support of EyeOne iSis and DTP70

Multicolor profile support: support of seven-color ICC source, simulation and paper profiles, as well as full support of new multicolor printers

Integration of the latest Adobe CPSI 3017: full support up to PDF v1.7, accelerated processing of PDF and PS-based files

Online Profile Updater - the easiest way to update to the most recent ICC paper profiles

Support for L*a*b* correction profile to achieve the most accurate color in proofing applications

Grayscale conversion to five different gray shades, from warm to cold, provide photographers with an easy, effective way to convert their images to black & white in different gray shades.

Availability

EFI Designer Edition 5.1 is now available exclusively from proofing specialists DES.
It is compatible with Mac OS X and Windows.

For further information please contact Russell Cavenagh at DES.
Phone: 02 9736 6700
russell.cavenagh@des-pl.com.au
www.des-pl.com.au.