Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – VGI Europe, the sales branch of Xitron serving Europe, Africa, and Asia, announced that the special Harlequin RIP promotion with special savings of 50% for users of the Xitron Navigator Harlequin RIPs, HighWater Torrent RIPs and select other Harlequin RIPs will expire 31 March 2011.

"The response to Xitron's upgrade program for Navigator RIPs, HighWater Torrent RIPs and other Harlequin RIP users has been tremendous," stated Eric Nelsen, VGI Europe Business Unit Manager. "Users are taking advantage of this opportunity to upgrade and extend the life of their existing prepress RIP and workflow investment."

The Navigator Harlequin RIP with Navigator Workflow Server extends the capabilities of the prepress department with the:

- Latest Harlequin RIP technology
- Client access from Windows and Macintosh
- Integrated soft proofing
- Job management with virtually unlimited workflow steps
- PDF Raster for soft proofing RIPped files
- Integrated imposition with Dynagram inpO2 Basic

Users wishing to take advantage of these special programs should contact their local Xitron dealer or Xitron directly at www.xitron.com/upgrade. Xitron will assist users who are not already working with a dealer to find the best sales channel for their region. The special programs vary based on the version and model of the existing Harlequin RIP and the specific production requirements of the user. This promotion is offered for orders received by 31 March 2011.