Introducing i1iSis OBC (Optical Brightner Correction)
June 18, 2008
X-Rite has announced the colour management industry’s first complete optical brightener correction (OBC) solution for solving proof and print colour matching challenges caused by optical brighteners.
The new X-Rite i1iSis OBC technology, when combined with high-end profiling software, offers a complete solution for high-end applications requiring consistent colour measurement and visualisation of printed output in the prepress (proofing), printing and photo (hi-end studio printing and fine art) markets.
Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) are increasingly used by paper mills and premium inkjet paper manufacturers to make a yellowish paper appear whiter and brighter. Until now, colour measurement and management technologies have not always been able to effectively compensate for the colour variations caused by OBAs.
REDUCED i1iSis PRICING AND NEW BUNDLES
i1iSis now available at new reduced pricing structure that also includes the new OBC software module. The UK RRP’s (ex VAT) are now as follows:
- i1iSis - £ 2410
- i1iSis XL – £ 3100
- i1iSis OBC + ProfileMaker 5 Publish – £ 2750
- i1iSis XL OBC + ProfileMaker 5 Publish – £ 3850
The OBC module (includes software and OBC standards card) is available separately at £ 230
NEW complete solution bundles:
- i1iSis OBC + ProfileMaker5 Publish
- i1iSis XL OBC + ProfileMaker5 Publish
Availability
This unique solution was recently announced during DRUPA 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany. First Customer Shipment (FCS) of end-user bundles is expected to be end of June 2008.
i1iSis OBC Technology & Process
i1iSis has the unparalleled advantage over other automated measurement devices. It utilises a unique spectral measurement technology and additional UV LED illumination features that allow users to capture the full spectral data of measured charts. And now, together with the patent-pending detection and correction technology, users will be able to effectively and precisely compensate for colour shifts caused by OBAs, while taking full advantage of the higher whiteness levels and sharper image contrasts offered by substrates containing OBAs.
Process at a glance
- Print test chart and measure with i1iSis in dual mode (UVonly and UVcut) OBC software
- Print UV checker Greypatch Chart (from software) and visually compare with supplied OBC Standards Card. Mark the best matching patches in OBC software.
- New optical brightener compensated measurements are calculated for export for ProfileMaker5 to generate accurate ICC profile.
For further information on these products or to discuss your requirements and get a proposal, please contact us.
