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Focoltone Color Systems |
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Focoltone falls under the color division
of KiKUZE Solutions Pte Ltd. KiKUZE provides total print
management and color solutions to organizations worldwide. |
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Since 1984, Focoltone provides a precise
CMYK color reference and specifying system for designers
and printers and forms the backbone of the Focoltone Intelligent
Color Calibration System (Focoltone ICCS). |
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Focoltone Intelligent Color Calibration
System (ICCS) |
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Focoltone ICCS comprises of a software
program that uses advanced Artificial Intelligence and
Negative Color Comparison to calibrate digital color printers
to near offset print quality. |
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Focoltone ICCS comes with a Focoltone
Calibration Chart that allows accurate color verification
after printer calibration. This is a critical standardizing
component in color printing practice which is not common
in other instruments. |
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This enables instant in-house printing
of full-color CMYK proofs and negates the need for creative
and marketing departments to wait for a couple of days
for color proofs from proofing houses. |
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Launch of Focoltone ICCS at drupa
2004, Düsseldorf, Germany |
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The Focoltone ICCS 2.0 global launch
will take place during drupa 2004, which happens at Düsseldorf,
Germany from 6 - 19 May 2004. |
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drupa is considered "the Olympic
Games for the printing industry". It is "the
world's leading trade show for the [print] industry and
the yardstick for future developments". |
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"Color OK!" by Focoltone |
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Focoltone ICCS allows for the implementation
of the "Color OK!" standard worldwide. |
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Focoltone has established Color OK!
by Focoltone as an internationally recognized CMYK color
consistency symbol for digital printers worldwide. |
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Currently, KiKUZE is in negotiations
with key Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of digital
print machines to bundle the Focoltone ICCS package and
Color OK! certification with their digital color printers. |
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Benefits of Focoltone ICCS 2.0 |
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Accurate CMYK colors on ICC-compliant
digital color printers. |
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Assurance of consistent colors regardless
of machine, time, place and conditions. |
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Instant visual verification with the
Focoltone Calibration Chart. |
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Quick and reliable color calibration
compliant with ICC standards. |
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Can be used repeatedly across different
digital printer models to ensure consistent color output
without incurring additional proofing cost. |
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Eliminates the need for expensive "professional"
one-off colour calibration services. |
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Adds value and enhances the functionalities
of digital printers by turning them into professional
colour proofing machines. |
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5-minute calibration process for Color
OK! results. |
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Cost-effective, instant return on investment
by ensuring colour consistency, reducing the level of
mistakes and reprints. |
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Main Features of Focoltone ICCS 2.0 |
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Artificial Intelligence technology |
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ICC profile verification |
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Adobe Photoshop® plug-in |
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Negative Color Comparison using Focoltone
Colour Calibration Chart |
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Simple 5-step colour calibration process |
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Intuitive and user-friendly interface |
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How Focoltone ICCS 2.0 Works |
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Print first Test Sheet using
the Focoltone ICCS software. |
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Compare Test Sheet visually with
the Focoltone Calibration Chart to view variations. |
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Scan a composite of the Calibration
Chart with the Test Sheet. |
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Calibrate and correct the variations
in the printer automatically using Focoltone ICCS. |
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Reprint a second Test Sheet to
verify the calibrated results. |
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