Take a leap in productivity with ECO3’s new SolidTune software which sets new standards in offset production. By introducing a quality-improvement step into the rendering process, this intelligent tool will accelerate your business and set you apart from the competition.
SolidTune is a new breakthrough software solution that delivers savings in ink by an average of 3% in offset printing to meet demands for cost-effective and sustainable production methods. A unique algorithm optimizes solids and text after screening, before platemaking. By lowering ink consumption, reducing unwanted downtime, and enabling faster press speeds, printers will reap considerable productivity gains and a competitive advantage with SolidTune.
Benefits
Read moreWe were already achieving a significant reduction in ink use with SPIR@L screening, but this improved even more when we included the SolidTune option. The print quality has also been enhanced: the contrast is now much better, the details are sharper, and the text much crisper, plus shine-through of black is visibly reduced.
Filippo Zamboni, CEO - FDA Eurostampa
Lower ink consumption by 3%
Reduce the amount of ink needed to achieve the same high print quality, with tightly controlled patterning in the solids and text.
Best-in-class image quality
Using unique edge protection, the algorithm leaves the edges of dots intact for a crisper cleaner print.
Cleaner printing
With less chance of fibers being plucked from the top paper layer and sticking to the ink roller, you can ensure the print result looks its absolute best.
Speed up production
With SolidTune, presses can run faster and the ink dries quicker, which means you can move to finishing sooner. This improves productivity while significantly reducing your energy consumption and overall costs. SolidTune also helps reduce the number of paper web breaks and unwanted downtime
Compatible with SPIR@L screening
SolidTune works optimally in conjunction with ECO3 SPIR@L screening technology for additional savings on ink. Simply choose the option as the final step in the rendering process.
How it works
SolidTune is a technique that is embedded in the renderer within the Apogee or Amfortis prepress workflow. During the final stage of rendering a unique algorithm applies a randomized pattern or mask on solids, dots and text.
Compared to traditional clipping curve techniques, SolidTune is better controlled and preserves the edges to produce ultra-sharp solids, text and unbroken lines. It is a very user-friendly and simple-to-use solution. Once installed, the SolidTune presets can be activated by ticking the appropriate check box in your Apogee or Amfortis job ticket.
