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Adobe PressReady Enhances Productivity and Reliability for Graphics Professionals

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Adobe PressReady, a professional printing and proofing tool, offers graphics professionals enhanced productivity, increased reliability, and representative color output earlier in the print publishing workflow. This new software bridges the gap between creation and production, reduces the chance of mistakes, and enables users to create affordable, high-quality color prints from their desktop inkjets using Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF technology, and industry color standards. Adobe PressReady is designed to be easy to install and use, allowing professionals to concentrate on design rather than on printing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adobe PressReady provides graphics professionals with enhanced productivity, increased reliability, and representative color output.
  • The software bridges the gap between creation and production, reducing the chance of mistakes.
  • Adobe PressReady is a host-based Adobe PostScript 3 RIP optimized for graphic arts inkjets, with advanced color management based on ICC color profiles.
  • The software includes tools to create and print color-managed PDF files.
  • Adobe PressReady is engineered to be easy to install and use, allowing professionals to focus on design rather than printing.
  • The software supports inkjets that meet the performance and quality needs of the graphic arts market, including Canon, Epson, and HP models.
  • Adobe PressReady has platform support for Mac OS 7.6.1 or higher, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT.
  • The software is available in 11 languages and priced at $249, with a special introductory offer of $149 through December 31, 1999.
  • Adobe PressReady customers receive a free 18-month subscription to the PressReady Internet Update Program, enabling them to download additional supported printers as they become available.

Statistics:

  • Adobe PressReady is priced at $249, with a special introductory offer of $149 through December 31, 1999.
  • The software has platform support for Mac OS 7.6.1 or higher, Windows 95/98, and Windows NT.
  • Adobe PressReady supports inkjets from Canon, Epson, and HP, meeting the performance and quality needs of the graphic arts market.
  • The software includes tools to create and print color-managed PDF files.
  • Adobe PressReady has a free 18-month subscription to the PressReady Internet Update Program, enabling users to download additional supported printers as they become available.

Sources:

  • Adobe PressRelease, "Adobe PressReady Provides Graphics Professionals With Enhanced Productivity, Increased Reliability and Representative Color" (August 31, 1999)
  • Adobe website, "Adobe PressReady" (no date specified)

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