SANTA ANA, California – February 21, 2006 - Markzware, developer of preflighting, data extraction, & conversion software, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of FlightCheck Professional v5.8. This update is available for both FlightCheck Professional and FlightCheck Designer for Macintosh and Windows platforms. FlightCheck Professional 5.8 now has expanded PDF checking based upon the Ghent PDF Workgroup's (GWG) PDF/X-PLUS specifications. The GWG has established best practice specifications for the production and preflighting of PDF files for a variety of specialist applications. Now, FlightCheck comes with built-in Ground Controls that validate PDFs to the GWG specifications for more secure and productive digital workflows. "By including practical PDF/X-PLUS validation within our new FlightCheck 5.8, this will surely help our customers establish better PDF processes within their workflows,” said Patrick Marchese, CEO of Markzware. He continues, “Since 1995, PDF preflighting has been Markzware's main focus, so our recent efforts in obtaining compliance with Ghent Workgroup specifications further solidifies our role as a technology leader in this market.” "The Ghent PDF Workgroup is delighted that Markzware, a leading developer of preflight solutions, has made its software compliant with the GWG Version 2 Specifications,” says Peter Maes, GWG Technical Officer. “Most of the GWG compliant solutions today focus on the PDF creation and control; with Markzware software being now compliant with GWG Version 2 Specifications, the control is also moving upstream to the layout stage of production." A number of other customer suggestions have been implemented and optimized in this upgrade, including: • Improved handling for Gradients and Blends • Embedded ICC profile detection for PhotoShop EPS • Improved Text Overprint reporting for PDF • Improved Artificial Text Styling detection for PDF • Detection of Special Print Options for InDesign files See http://www.markzware.com/fcprofessional for full details The full version MSRP price for FlightCheck Professional v5.8 is $499 and the upgrade price is $199. This upgrade is free to all registered users of v5.5 or higher. You may also visit us at: http://www.markzware.com/store/ .