West Chester, OH - Color-Logic has certified that the Ricoh Pro^™ C7100X Series production cut sheet printer, driven by the EFI^™ Fiery^® E-43A and E-83A digital front end (DFE), fully supports the Color-Logic file formats required to produce the widely used Process Metallic Color System.  Confirming the certification, Color-Logic Chief Technical Officer Richard Ainge commented: “Production sheets from the Ricoh Pro C7100X Series press with the EFI Fiery DFE have been thoroughly evaluated in the Color-Logic laboratory and found to meet all criteria for certification.  Printers may purchase these machines with confidence that their customers will have complete access to the striking metallics and special effects available with Color-Logic.”

Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves also commented: “Printed sheets from the Ricoh Pro C7100X press with the EFI Fiery DFE were shown to media representatives and EFI users from around the world in the past few months at regional trade shows and open houses, where the reaction to Color-Logic metallics was very positive.  Color-Logic is pleased to work with Ricoh Europe and EFI to bring the Color-Logic process to printers eager to broaden their offerings.”

Developed for brand managers, product managers, corporations and advertising agencies, the Process Metallic Color System gives licensees the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients from the competition by simplifying the design and print production process and implementing eye-catching decorative effects into their branded products and associated collateral. The optional white toner for the Ricoh Pro C7100X Series, in combination with the Color-Logic software, turns standard designs into showpieces when printed on metallic substrates.  The software covers the main areas of the sheet with white toner to simulate paper and incorporate CMYK elements with metallic finish, as well as metallic gradients and watermark elements. The Color-Logic system is compatible with offset, inkjet, flexography, digital presses, screen printing, and gravure processes. It is ideal for packaging, pouches, direct mail, point-of-purchase material, signage, postcards, literature, booklets, labels, shrink sleeves, calendars and much more.