GretagMacbeth Introduces Eye-One iSis
GretagMacbeth, the worldwide technological leader in color measurement and management solutions, has introduced a new Eye-One automatic chart reader known as “iSis”. Featuring i1 Inside, based on the award-winning Eye-One technology, Eye-One iSis provides fast, precise measurement of reflective test charts measuring 1500 patches in just four minutes with an absolute minimum of effort and training. It is ideally suited for high production environments like prepress, photo processing, hi-speed digital printing and fine art printing, where speed, accuracy and ease-of-use are essential when constantly measuring test charts and updating color management profiles.
“Eye-One iSis captures full spectral data so you have the most complete color description-a critical element for the digital color communication network in attaining accurate color throughout the print production workflow,” according to Iris Mangelschots, vice president and general manager of GretagMacbeth’s digital imaging group. “At the same time, the Eye-One iSis vision system guided paper feed concept sets a new standard in terms of ease of handling. Users simply feed the chart into the device and our unique visual recognition system automatically detects and aligns accordingly. In addition, there is no need to cut large test charts or print on multiple pages-a true production time-saver for increased operational efficiency.”
Eye-One iSis, now in its final testing phase, automatically begins the measurement process as soon as a chart is inserted. There is no need to press any buttons. With its unique built-in vision system, Eye-One Isis has an extremely high tolerance for how charts are aligned as they are fed into the system and automatically corrects for misalignment. This helps minimize handling errors and eliminates the frustration of having to re-feed misaligned charts.
With its innovative design, the standard A4+ version of Eye-One iSis can measure an A4 test chart with up to 1,100 patches. With the A3+ version, charts with as many as 2,500 patches can be printed on a single A3 page-eliminating the time consuming task of cutting charts and feeding multiple pages. In addition, the contactless measurement system will not scratch or damage test charts. And, the LED illumination ensures a long lifetime with very little maintenance. Eye-One iSis handles substrates from 0.08 to 0.45mm in thickness.
First shipments of the new Eye-One iSis are planned for July 2006.
About GretagMacbeth
GretagMacbeth is a worldwide technological leader of color management solutions for graphic arts, photography, digital imaging, paints, plastics, apparel, textiles and automotive, among other industries. The company, part of Amazys Holding AG headquartered in Regensdorf, Switzerland, maintains offices in the Americas, Europe and Asia. GretagMacbeth trains and supports customers worldwide and is an ISO-9001 certified company.
For additional information in the United States and Canada, please call 845-565-7660, in Europe, please call +41 1 842 24 00 or visit our website at www.gretagmacbeth.com.
