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PF INDUSTRY SOFTWARE www.images-magazine.com 76 images JUNE 2019 Corel: CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2019 CorelDraw Graphics Suite has released a new version for Windows and an all-new suite built specifically for macOS. “Designed from the ground up to make the most of each unique platform, both packages also include the new CorelDraw. app for easy, on-the-go graphics creation,” explains the company. Corel says the new suite gives users access to “world-class vector graphics software, professional photo editing, unsurpassed output capabilities and AI-powered drawing tools”. With CorelDraw.app, designers can also display and annotate their work on the go or create new projects from virtually anywhere. “Users can explore a wealth of new tools, including a new Objects Docker, Non-Destructive Effects [see the step-by-step on page 51 for more information], a pixel-perfect workflow and new templates to help achieve professional results,” says Corel, adding that speed enhancements and an updated look and feel boost designers’ productivity. www.coreldraw.com CadLink Technology: Digital Factory v10 Oki Edition CadLink says Digital Factory Oki Edition RIP software users “now have even greater advantages” when using the RIP software to manage their print production workflows thanks to the release of its latest update. The latest release, v10, includes newly engineered custom printer drivers along with modified colour profiles, and it now supports a wider variety of printers than ever before: C3xx Series, C6xx, C7xx, C8xx Series, C843 Series, C8432WT, Pro 7411WT, Pro 9420WT, C911, C931, C941, C942, Pro 9431 Series, Pro 9541 Series, Pro 9542 Series, Pro 9541WT. “The new driver architecture optimises RIP and print speeds that can reduce job processing times by up to two to three times, and provides incredibly vibrant colours and rich black reproduction,” explains CadLink. It continues: “Digital Factory v10 Oki Edition includes a complete feature set not found in many driver-based print solutions or other RIP software packages including automated white toner handling that provides amazing print results on dark substrates of many types; In-RIP trapping that includes a choke feature to eliminate bleeding; ‘no-ink’ patterns to improve image feel and washfastness on garments; plug-ins that send jobs directly from Corel and Adobe design packages; layout template options and much more.” www.cadlink.com Dalesway Print Technology: FilmMaker To ensure you start with the very best quality film positives, Dalesway recommends that you use industry- specific RIP software. “A high quality RIP will turn an ordinary inkjet printer into the equivalent of an imagesetter,” it explains. Dalesway offers FilmMaker, which it says produces “professional quality, high-density film positives with incredible levels of detail”. It allows output direct from design applications such as Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and many more. “While RIP technology is not uncommon screen printing software, the variable dot technology offered by FilmMaker is unique,” the company explains. “It is specifically aimed at screen printers and results in high quality prints, superior tonal transitions within images, faster print speeds and increased productivity. “Most RIPs cannot achieve this – they use the simple method of either printing the dot or not. Compare this to FilmMaker’s ability to interpret three levels of density per pixel and you have three times the scope to produce high quality halftone film positives.” FilmMaker supports a wide range of popular inkjet printers and offers UK-based telephone support. Dalesway offers free trials of FilmMaker via its website. www.dalesway.co.uk Digital Factory v10 Oki Edition is now available from CadLink CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2019 can be used with macOS FilmMaker produces high-density film positive “with incredible levels of detail”, says Dalesway