Bodoni inkWIZE is unrivalled software for reducing ink consumption whilst maintaining colour integrity.

inkWIZE is a color server solution that uses high quality DeviceLink profiles to convert from RGB and CMYK colour spaces to CMYK and reduces overall ink consumption or sets a maximum Total Area Coverage (TAC)

inkWIZE is simple to set up, easy to use and saves money in more ways than just lowering ink bills. inkWIZE users can expect average ink savings of 25,% but will also see savings due to improved make-ready, faster drying and faster running speeds for the press.

inkWIZE uses the latest DeviceLink and GCR technologies in a PDF hot folder workflow. inkWIZE converting files to a standard printing condition such as FOGRA 39L(ISOCoatedv2) and reduces total ink coverage in one operation that takes seconds.

Multicolor option

With the addition the MultiColor option, inkWIZE can convert and optimize multicolor profiles. Printers interested in HexacChrome®, Opaltone® and other multicolor solutions will find this an extremely valuable option. Further details are available on a separate web page.

Save up to 60% of ink costs

Badly prepared files by designers and pre-press professionals costs printers thousands of pounds everyday. inkWIZE automated workflow removes these hidden costs and makes the printing process easier. PDF files that pass through the inkWIZE server are converted to the ideal printing condition and unnecessary ink coverage is removed from the separations, leaving a stronger black plate but much weaker CMY plates. Throughout the process the colour appearance of the file remains intact with a slightly better contrast.

Faster running times with inkWIZE

Reduced excess ink coverage enables the press to run faster due to the elimination of tack issues such as picking, piling, poor trapping, back trapping and the associated wash-up delays. This loss of productivity is a cost to the business that is unrecoverable from the customer and so comes straight off the bottom line. inkWIZE running as part of the workflow eliminates these issues.

Faster Make-Ready

Less ink makes duct adjustments more responsive in both closed-loop and manual set-ups. The operator will hit the perfect OK sheet that much faster and this gives additional savings in wastage and time.

Faster drying

inkWIZE reduced TAC requires less spray powder, decreases drying times and rub problems again saving time and money.

File Standarization

In any busy print shop files arrive in a wide variety of conditions that need to be resolved. inkWIZE will correct files containing RGB, the wrong or no associated ICC profile, spot color conversion. The result is PDF files that are print ready to industry standards all processed automatically at very high speed.

How it works

inkWIZE is simple to set up and easy to use. inkWIZE comes with a choice of standard DeviceLink sets that cover most printing conditions and ink saving options, One click selects the desired DeviceLink and inkWIZE auto-setup configures the rest. You are immediately ready to process PDF, JPEG or TIFF files. Specific settings for handling spot colours and PDF specific settings are easily configurable.

Speed matters

In any busy print shop no one wants to sit and wait for colour conversions to take place. inkWIZE with its DeviceLink profiles is the world's fastest PDF colour server processing batch files in seconds. Due to the advanced algorithms within inkWIZE users don't need a high spec super computer to run the program. inkWIZE runs happily on a single processor 1Ghz processor, although faster processors will improve performance.

What you get

inkWize standard edition includes

* inkWIZE server application

* The Expert DeviceLink Set which includes all DeviceLink and ink saving profiles from Standard, Sheetfed, Heatset, Newsprint, Continuous Tone, Japan and additional profiles

All profiles available in the sets are explained in this linked PDF

Download the inkWIZE manual to fully understand the software.

Supported Operating Systems

Mac

PowerPC with OSX 10.3.9

Intel - OSX 10.4 or later

Windows

Windows XP (SP2 and SP3)

Windows Vista

Windows 7