In this series, we have been looking at the drivers for Bespoke and Hybrid production solutions for labels and packaging. With some of the latest introductions by Global Graphics, we believe that rate of adoption may increase.

For those of you not familiar with Global Graphics, the company has been one of the primary RIP OEMs, along with Adobe, since 1988 with its formerly ScriptWorks, now Harlequin, RIPs. Unlike Adobe, Global Graphics is a comparatively small company and has always used that to its advantage in developing unique state-of-the-art solutions. As an OEM, one of its largest and long-term clients is HP which includes Harlequin RIPs in most of their production presses. Global Graphics also works with other printer manufacturers.

Global Graphics has always prided itself on developing software solutions that address quality and productivity issues. The Harlequin Host Renderer is the fastest PDF renderer on the market, which is what makes it perfect for high-performance production inkjet presses. For years, the Harlequin ColorPro color engine has supported extensive color management functions beyond the normal ICC profile support, to include device link, HiFi and extended gamut support, which has made it an ideal choice for labels and packaging. Global Graphics provides multi-level screening in two separate products, the Harlequin RIP and ScreenPro, which is a standalone screening engine launched in 2016. Multi-level screening varies the amount of ink delivered from the inkjet head in any one location.