Ann Arbor, Michigan - Xitron, the prepress industry's leading independent developer and integrator of Raster Image Processors, RIP management and prepress workflow software today announced special upgrade programs for users of the Torrent RIP.

These special programs allows Torrent RIP users to upgrade to the Navigator RIP, Navigator GPS or Navigator Elite workflow based on the latest Harlequin RIP core technology and Xitron's workflow module. Xitron's RIP Manager includes job management and prepress tools such as remote workstation job viewing and control; PDF Creation and Preflighting; ink remapping; integrated imposition; web-to-print abilities and scriptable hot folder input controls.

Xitron Navigator RIP and Workflow solutions provide significant benefits to boost productivity and often reduce or eliminate common prepress errors. These solutions meet customer demands by offering:
- Latest Harlequin RIP core technology
- Modular workflow options
- Proofing plug-ins meeting Gracol, SWOP and Fogra printing conditions
- Web-to-print capabilities with optional PRINTERnet module
- Integrated workflow imposition based on Dynagram's inpO2 family of solutions

"These programs were designed to bring the latest in prepress RIP and workflow technology to the Torrent RIP users," stated Mark Eisenschenk, Xitron's President and CEO. "The additional capabilities offered in the Navigator workflow solutions, such as Navigator GPS and Navigator Elite, allow a prepress department to be more productive and reduce common errors through automation."

Users wishing to take advantage of these special programs should contact their local Xitron dealer or Xitron directly at www.xitron.com/torrent. Xitron will assist users who are not already working with a dealer to find the best sales channel for their region. The special programs offers vary based on the version of the existing Torrent RIP and the specific production requirements of the user.

Xitron offers RIP and workflow solutions through its network of OEMs, distributors, dealers and system integrators worldwide.