Heidelberg USA announced on July 19th the launch of Saphira Proofing Paper, Premium Semi Matte Semi Matte Paper, a new contract proofing paper developed specifically for HP 130 and HP 30 printers.
The paper is suitable for computer-to-plate and printing equipment. It is currently the largest pre-press market in the industry. The term ΔE has been used in the industry to quantify and measure color changes during proofing. A ΔE is defined as the smallest color shift that can be detected by an independent observer under suitable observation conditions. Heidelberg's new Saphira proofing paper has been shown to have a chromatic aberration equal to or less than a ΔE.
Heidelberg has a long tradition of winning color matching for presses and contract proofs. In 2001, the HP 5000/5500 printer was introduced as the essence of the company's proofing solution. The HP 130/30 printer is the latest in the Heidelberg printer family. The user matches proofs for the press, and due to the propelling effect of the proofing system, the prepress preparation time and consumption can be minimized.
Richard Boggess, Head of Consumables at Heidelberg, said: “HP 130 is part of the same-sheet solution. With its introduction, Heidelberg has added Saphira proofing paper to specifically match the characteristics of the equipment. We look forward to this new The product can surpass the achievements in the field of color matching and is superior to the stability in the award winning HP 5000/5500 solution."
With the advancement of film development technology to computer-to-plate technology, the leading technology in contract proofing is dro on Demand (DOD) ink jet technology. When applying this high-end contract proofing method, proofing paper played a key role in obtaining the best quality. Match paper plays a key role in the color matching system. The system includes workflow software, color management software, printer engine, print head technology, and ink. The matching sheets provided by the matching paper have the characteristics of consistency, high quality, and payment.
Cassino, head of product management at Heidelberg, said: “Heidelberg offers an integrated prepress solution that teaches customers how to produce and maintain their own ICC profile for inkjet printing. The proofs are matched with the press, which The benefits are priceless, and most naturally we developed proofing paper that complements each proofing device to match the target printing paper.
Source: Bison