http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp CTP imaging news for Fuji Graphic Systems http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/fujifilm-launches-w2p-for-xmf <p>Fujifilm&#39;s philosophy of offering &lsquo;best-of-breed&#39; solutions and choice has been realised in this case thanks to XMF&#39;s open JDF and Pure PDF architecture, with the EFI Digital Storefront now supported through XMF.</p><p>The addition of these benchmark web-to-print solutions to the recently announced refinements in XMF v3.0 means that XMF is now one of the most comprehensive workflow platforms for managing integrated production.&nbsp; The benefits of ultra-fast productivity...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/classic-printers-pro-v <p>John Taylor, managing director at Classic Printers, comments, &quot;We feel it is our responsibility to make sure that wherever possible we are producing high quality and environmentally friendly print for our customers, and so have always kept abreast of the latest technology trends. In the last 12 months we&#39;ve changed from using oil based ink to vegetable based ink, and have also gone completely alcohol free on our presses. </p><p>&quot;When we found out the environmental savings...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/fujifilm-announces-its-european-strategy-for-ipex-2010 <p>FUJIFILM Europe today announces its Graphic Arts strategy for Ipex 2010 (Birmingham, UK, 18-25 May) and beyond.&nbsp; Under the banner &lsquo;POWER TO SUCCEED&#39;, Fujifilm will demonstrate how its technologies, solutions and sound business advice will give printers of all shapes and sizes the &lsquo;power to succeed&#39; in today&#39;s tough economic climate.&nbsp; </p><p>In Hall 9, stand number 9-CD360, Fujifilm will focus on how printers can drive their businesses forward and succeed...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/fujifilm-launches-v30-of-its-xmf-cross-media-workflow <p>FUJIFILM Europe today announces the launch of version 3.0 of its XMF cross-media workflow solution.&nbsp; This latest version features a raft of improvements designed to build on XMF&#39;s cross-media capability and take further advantage of the software&#39;s &lsquo;Pure PDF&#39; architecture.&nbsp; In particular, v3.0 of XMF has been designed to give printers the flexibility to automate many production activities previously requiring manual intervention, as well as the ability to reduce...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/fujifilm-launches-low-migration-coatings <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:UseFELayout/> ...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/herbert-walker-chooses-fujifilm-pressmax-and-plates <p>The plate switch has enabled the company to eliminate problems it had previously experienced with plate consistency and quality, while the PRESSMAX solutions have dramatically reduced the alcohol levels used on presses.</p><p>When Herbert Walker&#39;s existing plate contract was drawing to an end, the company chose to test Fujifilm&#39;s Brillia HD LH-PJE plates, as well as PRESSMAX founts and washes to see if better results could be attained. Mark Vanston, operations director at Herbert...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/fujifilm-launches-pure-pdf <p>During the two years since its launch, XMF has been installed in hundreds of print companies throughout Europe, with nearly all seeing a significant improvement in productivity, as well as a raft of other benefits.&nbsp; This is down to XMF&#39;s ability to natively handle PDFs without file conversion, together with efficiencies gained through XMF&#39;s unique architecture.&nbsp; This is benefiting traditional offset production, but more importantly is helping printers improve productivity...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/Article/colour-by-numbers <p>Consultant Paul Sherfield examines how Fujifilm solutions can help with ISO 12647/2</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/fujifilm-lo-chem-plate-leads-to-huge-savings-at-limetree <p>Limetree Offset, based in Wickford, Essex, has recently switched to Fujifilm&#39;s Brillia HD PRO-V plate. The low-chemistry plate has enabled the environmentally conscious company to realise huge savings in terms of water and chemistry consumption, achieving a 99% reduction in the amount of water used and a 90% saving in chemistry usage.</p><p>Vic Milton, managing director at Limetree Offset, comments: &quot;Limetree prides itself on offering high quality, environmentally responsible...</p> http://graphics.fujifilm.co.uk/imaging-news/ctp/PressRelease/bchler-grafino-ag-optimises-performance-and-quality <p><p dir="ltr">As well as achieving optimum levels of performance with the plate, B&uuml;chler Grafino AG has saved both time and money since installation of the new system. </p><p dir="ltr">Reto Kalin, leader at the Bern plant, comments: &quot;With Brillia LH-NN2, we&#39;ve chosen the most reliable plate on the market. Compared to our previous plates, it offers extended run lengths which have exceeded the product specification on a number of occasions, as well as providing extremely stable...</p>