Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – VGI Europe, the sales branch of Xitron serving Europe, Africa, and Asia, announces the release of the Xitron Navigator Harlequin RIP version 8.3.
The Navigator Harlequin RIP v8.3 includes:

- Windows 7 compatibility
- Support for Canon iPF 6300, iPF 6350, iPF 8300 printers with optional proofing plug-in
- Refined in-RIP trapping option
- Compatibility with Navigator Workflow Server 4.5
- HXM Screening option, including both standard and flexo dots
- Compatibility with Xitron's more than 250+ output device options

"VGI Europe is pleased to offer Xitron's latest RIP and workflow technologies for users," stated Eric Nelsen, VGI Europe Business Unit Manager. "Navigator 8.3 incorporates not only the latest in Harlequin RIP technology but also user requested options, including the Canon ImageProGraf proofing plug-in and additional imposition choices."

Current users of Harlequin RIPs such as Xitron Navigator, Graphics Integration Graphics Pro, HighWater Torrent, HighWater Torrent RIP DI Edition, HighWater Torrent RIP Lite Edition and Heidelberg Harlequin RIP may upgrade to this new version at a special price through 31 March 2011. For more information visit Xitron's website at: http://www.vgieurope.com/harlequinupgrade.

Xitron also announced the release of Navigator Impose; a new Navigator imposition workflow. The new solution was designed to provide Harlequin RIP users an easy upgrade path to automated workflow. Based on Xitron's Navigator Server, powerful features include client control, job management, on-screen soft proofing, rasterized PDF proofing, and integrated imposition with Dynagram inpO2. Additional information about this Navigator Harlequin RIP workflow is available at www.xitron.com/automate.

VGI Europe offers Xitron RIP and workflow solutions through its network of OEMs, distributors, dealers, and system integrators throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East. For more information about Xitron products, available through VGI Europe, contact Sue Wood, Dealer Sales Manager at [email protected] or visit VGI Europe on the web at www.vgieurope.com.

Xitron RIPs and workflow solutions drive more than 250 different output devices ranging from black and white and color proofers to film imagesetters and the latest in CtP and direct-to-press systems. With shipments of more than 20,000 RIPs, Xitron is the largest independent provider of RIPs in the market. For more information about Xitron products, visit Xitron on the web at www.xitron.com or www.vgieurope.com.