Ann Arbor, Michigan – Xitron, the prepress industry's leading independent developer and integrator of prepress workflow and pressroom software announced that the special Harlequin RIP promotion with special savings of 50% for users of the HighWater Torrent RIPs and select other Harlequin RIPs has been extended through April 30, 2011. Xitron and its dealers are the only source for upgrades to HighWater products such as the Torrent RIP.

"The response to our upgrade program for HighWater Torrent RIPs has been tremendous," stated Mark Eisenschenk, Xitron's President and Chief Executive Officer. "Users are taking advantage of this opportunity to upgrade their investment in the older HighWater products and extend the life of their existing prepress RIP and workflow investment. As a result, we have decided to extend this promotion for an additional 30 days."

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

Xitron's Navigator Workflow Server automates prepress workflow and helps prepress operators increase productivity, manage jobs, and reduce costs. An intuitive interface allows multiple operators to manage their work from a Windows or Macintosh workstation, while directing output production through up to four Harlequin RIPs. A cascade of RIP workflow steps may be created by the user to fit specific job or client requirements.

Optional modules allow the Navigator Workflow Server to create and preflight PDFs; perform ink remapping; and support ROOM proofing to any Xitron and most third-party proofing solution. The Navigator Workflow Server also offers ink key presetting capabilities with KeySetter, a series of pressroom workflow solutions to connect the prepress department and pressroom together. KeySetter connects to press consoles for Heidelberg, KBA, Komori, manroland, Shinohara and others.

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 April 30, 2011.