Lyon - Alwan Color Expertise, a leader in standardization technologies, today announced a 30% discount on the launch price of its new PRINT Standardizer 2.0 software, along with a free version of PRINT Verifier software, to help printers bring their offset, digital, flexo and gravure printing processes up to standards at minimal cost.

"In the current economy, it is clear that we all need to make efforts to help printers survive the challenges they face," said Alwan President Elie Khoury. "To ensure a strong future for their companies, improving productivity and profitability are the keys to success. To help printers achieve these goals, we are offering our PRINT Standardizer 2.0 - the industry's best automated printer and press tracking, calibration and ISO 12647 conformance technology - at an unprecedented price of 4,200€ / £3,700, a reduction of 30%."

To help printers assess their current printing conditions Alwan has developed PRINT Verifier, a Print and Proof assessment software package that includes ISO 12647-2/3/7 Analysis and Certification. The price of the full version of PRINT Verifier 1.0 is 500€ / £440. During the duration of Ipex, visitors can obtain a free copy of the full version of Print Verifier when visiting the Alwan stand.

PRINT Standardizer 2.0 will also be bundled with X-Rite and Techkon press-side color measurement instruments and available from Alwan and its channel partners at the show. Additional show specials on Alwan color management and PDF standardization products - CMYK Optimizer and PDF Standardizer - will also be available at the Alwan booth.

Alwan ISO 12647 Compliance and Certification Solutions
 The Alwan ISO 12647 compliance and certification suite consists of four independent software modules that can be used either separately or in combination to ensure total ISO 12647 compliance throughout production:
- PDF Production: PDF Standardizer 2.0
- Color Separation and Ink Reduction: CMYK Optimizer 3.8
- Press and Printer Calibration: Print Standardizer 2.0
- Proof and Print Production Certification: Print Verifier 1.0

Alwan solutions provide the unique ability to check, correct and report on any operation carried out on color data, PDF files, or printer/press dot gain. Alwan's ISO 12647 software suite brings an unparalleled level of control to the print production workflow, as well as a high degree of security made possible by the common settings used within the suite.