Fusion Systems International (https://www.FusionSystems.com) today announced that it has released version 7.2 of the Fusion RIP for Mac OS X. This latest version of the RIP supports Apple’s Mac-Intel hardware as well as PowerPC hardware.
This latest version of the Fusion RIP builds on a range of features originally introduced with the 7.0 RIP, such as an advanced in-RIP font emulation capability for time-critical applications, full support for PDF/X-1a:2003 and PDF/X-3:2003 and the JDF 1.2 specification.
Native support for Apple’s Mac-Intel hardware and the latest versions of the OS X operating system is a key enhancement of the Version 7.2 release. Being Universal Binary compliant the new release can run on both the older Apple PowerPC hardware as well as all of the newest Apple hardware.
Version 7.2 Fusion RIPs on Mac-Intel architecture also provide dramatic performance gains of more than twice the speed of earlier Mac PowerPC configurations. Now it is possible for anyone to use the new feature-rich release of the Fusion RIP for OS X on PowerPC based hardware or on the newer Mac-Intel hardware.
Features common to both the OS X and Linux RIPs (due to be released in the next few days) include native compatibility with PDF 1.6 for greater direct processing of PDF files. The Fusion RIPs maintain the ability to process PDF files natively without the need to first convert to PostScript®, which ensures fast and accurate rendering.
Fusion RIPs are also JDF Certified supporting JDF enablers which allow for reference file format support of 1-bit TIFF-based workflows. With a growing trend among Computer-to-Plate manufacturers to accept 1-bit TIFF separation files from any source, such as the Fusion RIP, this latest enhancement provides extended communications support for open solutions configurations.
About Fusion Systems International
Fusion Systems International, of Portland, OR, is a leading independent developer and provider of Mac OS X, Linux, UNIX, and Windows-based prepress workflow solutions for the graphic arts industry. We have over 16 years of systems integration experience and specialization in prepress software solutions designed to enhance existing investments and or complement new ones. All products are distributed directly or through a global network of authorized resellers and OEM partners. Fusion Systems International is a division of LDR International, Inc. For more information, please visit https://www.FusionSystems.com, or call us at (503) 261-7395.
About Global Graphics
Global Graphics Software (https://www.globalgraphics.com) is the technology expert for open document and print solutions committed to the continuous development of industry standards. It is a leading developer and supplier of sophisticated high performance RIPs, PDF document, workflow and color solutions mostly to a customer base of Independent Hardware Vendors, system integrators, software developers and resellers. These partners include the world’s leading vendors of digital pre-press systems, large-format color printers, color proofing systems, copiers and printers for the corporate and SOHO markets and software applications. Jaws PDF creation tools have been developed since the format’s inception in 1994. Global Graphics Software is a subsidiary of Global Graphics S.A. (Euronext:GLOG)
This article was last modified on January 18, 2023
This article was first published on March 2, 2007
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