July 31, 2008. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced release of version 5.0 of its DigiPage ROOM workflow automation solution. Key enhancements include improved workflow automation and Dynamic Job Routing, press-accurate halftone dot proofing, reverse filename parsing, and easy setup of post-RIP imposition workflows.

DigiPage -- for Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows -- is a ROOM (RIP Once, Output Many) workflow solution designed for Harlequin-based RIPs (version 6 or greater) or workflows, such as the Fusion RIP or Fusion Workflow ESP automated or semi-automated imposition solutions. DigiPage enables single-page processing, ensures absolute digital integrity between proofs and plates, and facilitates post-RIP page pairing and commercial imposition.

High-Quality Dot Proofing

With this release, DigiPage can create sharp, high-quality halftone-dot proofs on Epson Stylus Pro and HP Design Jet Printers. DigiPage Dot-Locked proofs are generated on the fly, as each page is RIPped and separated, eliminating the need for additional hardware and software to generate halftone-dot proofs from the 1-bit screened separations.

DigiPage is easily configured. Proofs accurately show knockouts, overprints, traps and fit exactly as the job with print on the press. Spot colors are accurately folded into a CMYK color space, using a series of Pantone-licensed libraries. Built-in ICC color management is used to achieve press-accurate color matching.

Enhanced Dynamic Job Routing For Improved Workflow Automation

DigiPage provides the unique ability to RIP PostScript or PDF pages through a single input queue and intelligently route the resulting DigiPage files by file name, publication date, page number, chapter or section, and other criteria to specific output destinations. Reading job name characters can occur from the beginning or from the end of a filename (reverse filename parsing) to ensure compatibility with any third-party application. Harlequin-based RIPs or workflows (like Fusion RIP or Workflow ESP) can use Fusion Systems DigiPage solution to create highly-automated workflows for even greater productivity.