Packaging Solutions The State-of-the-Art in Imaging Technology

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1 Packaging Solutions The State-of-the-Art in Imaging Technology International Metal Decorators Association 2004 Annual Convention

2 Who is Creo Creo is the world s largest independent supplier of digital prepress solutions. We manufacture and distribute more than 300 products: Digital photography Proofing Systems Scanning Systems

3 Who is Creo Digital Photography Scanning Systems Proofing Systems Software Systems Digital On-demand Printing Software systems Digital On-demand printing

4 Who is Creo Digital Photography Scanning Systems Proofing Systems Software Systems Digital On-demand Printing Computer to Film Computer to Plate Computer to Press Computer-to-film Computer-to-plate Computer-to-press

5 Industry Trends Downward pressure on pricing continues Level of quality increasing Faster turnaround time demanded Better collaboration with customers needed Print runs are becoming shorter & shorter Internet delivers efficiency gains and extends business reach

6 To be a Profit Leader Reach & attract new customers Focus on raising productivity Decrease costs Increase profitability Anticipate & deliver customer needs Take advantage of revolutionary technologies

7 Networked Graphic Production An industry-wide initiative that delivers completely integrated Graphic Arts production solutions, from Idea to Delivery

8 Networked Graphic Production NGP solutions are based on open standards, such as JDF Developed, tested and delivered by NGP Partners 36 leading industry vendors committed to creating cross-vendor, plug-andplay solutions NGP solutions are flexible & modular - Tailored to your business needs - build as you go - Printers can leverage their existing assets and retain the flexibility to add functionality into the future

9 NGP in Packaging Benefits to printers, trade shops, converters More efficient, productive, lean-staffed and nimble Selling solutions to buyers and creatives Reducing cycle times Reducing make-ready time and costs Automating processes and reducing labor Collaborating via the internet Going end to end digital job info and content Differentiating and penetrating the market Focusing on supply chain management Thriving, not just surviving!

10 Creo s Packaging Workflows Support open standards such as PDF and JDF Connect easily with Creo and 3 rd -party systems and devices Enable greater automation, collaboration, and efficiency Support consistent, high-quality output through state-of-the-art technologies Create an open, dynamic and managed workflow environment Products: - Pandora - Synapse InSite, Synapse Link - Prinergy Powerpack - Brisque Pack

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12 Pandora Packaging step-and-repeat What it does Flexible and intuitive packaging layout software Allows folding carton and label printers to automate their layouts, increasing productivity and reducing errors and wasted materials Works with industry standard workflow solutions, including Prinergy Powerpack, Brisque Pack, and other popular workflow solutions Allows commercial printers to tap into lucrative packaging printing jobs with one easy software solution

13 Pandora Packaging step-and-repeat How it works Reduces costs and increases productivity Easy to learn and use. Prepress operators can learn to create and output layouts within an hour of installing the software Automatic press sheet optimization with Pandora Pro Snap-to-die feature allows for automatic layouts from CAD die files ShopMap visualizes output resources, artwork, and marks SmartMarks automate placement and color re-mapping of marks Actively promotes and leverages open standards, such as PDF and JDF

14 Pandora 2.6 New Version Supports Mac OS 10 Impressive performance improvements up to 90% over Pandora 2.5 running on OS 9 Uses open file standards PDF and JDF to enable seamless integration with many workflow systems

15 Synapse InSite What it does Internet portal into prepress Easy & intuitive file upload in job context via Internet Remote proof online or download high resolution digital masters to a calibrated remote proofing device Enables simultaneous, multi-user collaboration via the Internet in a powerful online forum Tracks all job activities and status online, with PDF printable report option to share job information Provides secure and flexible job access via Internet

16 Synapse InSite Benefits Increases communication and productivity File upload and download via Internet reduces material and courier costs Streamlines and tracks all printer - customer communication Allows access to master files in prepress at anytime from anywhere using standard web browser Manages multi-user review cycles, collaboration and file approvals online Seamless integration with prepress workflow accelerates proofing & file processing cycle times Provides secure Internet solution with ability to customize and control access to jobs on a page level

17 Synapse InSite What s New in Version 4.0 Reader spreads in Smart Review Reader order view Job Intent upload (XML or JDF) Job Schedule Color accurate soft proofing

18 Synapse Link What it does Automates data exchange between production workflow & MIS systems Automates data entry into MIS Tracks material usage, alteration requests, & machine time Improves inventory management & estimating Ensures accurate billing

19 Synapse Link How it works Prepress and MIS share knowledge of jobs Establishes mapping & relationships between MIS job code and prepress Job Job created in MIS is automatically created in production system Comes with a set of standard reports that can be viewed on screen, printed, or exported

20 Prinergy Powerpack Benefits Database-driven, scalable workflow management Improves turnaround times, reduced costs and errors through end-to-end automation Improves partnerships with customers via the Internet Prinergy integration with production planning, business and press systems via JDF Controls costs via Oracle database reporting and Synapse Link Distributed client/server architecture for automatic scalability, load balancing Efficient hub-and-spoke communication for easy job exchange between Prinergy systems

21 Prinergy Powerpack Managed PDF Workflow Submit, proof, track & approve jobs online with Synapse InSite Soft proof hi-res files (in production) Contract proof on Integris, Veris, Spectrum Imposition proof on Integris Files from creative clients, archive or other prepress systems Trendsetter VLF Magnus VLF ThermoFlex Exactus Prinergy Powerpack Layout data sent to prepress with Pandora Integrate business & production systems with Synapse Link Archive Film Plates Sleeves

22 Prinergy Powerpack What s New in Version 2.3 Automated workflow plans have been enhanced Improved downstream connectivity - Imposed PDF output, User definable names, CEPS output Support for Staccato Extended Color Screens and new Spotless printing New packaging-specific screenings include Maxtone, HyperFlex, DigiCap, Raster Scaling, DotShop PDF Preflight option allows operators to define preflight criteria or to use predefined profiles, such as PDF/X-1a:2001 Automated ink-key presetting via JDF with the PrintLink software module Prepress integration with business systems from NGP Partners via Synapse Link 2.0

23 Brisque Pack What s New? Fast, effective step-and-repeat options PDF Tools such as Creo Advanced PDF Trapper and PreFlight that allows creation of vector trapped PDF/X-1a/PDF/X-3 files True client server architecture provides full Brisque functionality from a Macintosh or a PC JDF-based automated ink-key presetting with InkPRO software and Brisque status export option Delivers color accuracy by leveraging the Brisque color management technology to support ICC profile and spot color conversions in preflight, RIP and proofing. Use of open standards such as JDF, CIP4, PDF, PDF/X widens the choice of collaboration and communication

24 Prinergy Powerpack Entry Level Solutions

25 Based on Prinergy! Creo s affordable new Entry Level workflow for Pkg Pricing starts at $8,000 Relies on open standards: PDF and JDF Focus on ease-of-use, from input files to platemaking

26 Targeting Package Printers Ideal for small business owners, such as a tag and label printer (i.e. narrow web flexo) Packaging-specific options include: Maxtone hybrid screening HyperFlex plate resolution enhancement DigiCap screening Raster Scaling Pandora step-and-repeat tool DotShop Advanced Trapping

27 Standardization on PDF and JDF Uses PDF throughout Built on proven Prinergy PDF processing technology Uses JDF to import impositions from Preps Exports ink key settings in JDF format

28 Lower Total Cost of Ownership Wintel servers with Windows & Mac clients Easy to install Minimal learning curve Multilanguage support Automatic updates via the web

29 Quality & Performance Proven refining, trapping, colour management, and rendering tools from Prinergy Supports all Creo screening technology including Staccato Connectivity to current Creo CTP, CTF, and proofers Connectivity to popular 3 rd -party proofers We could easily accommodate increased plate production without having to employ more operators Mark Swanson - C&R Printing Services

30 Maximizing Uptime Goal is to keep users productive, despite any prepress glitches: Automated error reporting to Creo Remote connectivity from Creo On-line trouble-shooting assistance

31 Commercial Availability Currently in beta in North America, Europe, and Asia- Pacific (under non-disclosure) Released to production: March, 2004 Multi-language support by DRUPA Official launch at DRUPA

32 Value in Print Presenting new business opportunities

33 Staccato and AM dots Staccato AM

34 Staccato Screening Creating value for printers Leveraging Creo core technologies Driving the revival of stochastic All the way to Staccato 10 Over 1,000 users worldwide Introducing - Staccato 18 - Extended Color Screens

35 Introducing Spotless

36 Spotless Printing Spotless special colors using process color Leveraging SQUAREspot's unique process stability Spotless X: CMYK+

37 Spotless Components Desktop: Specify spot colors Proofing: Prepress Workflow: Recipe Generator Convert spot color objects to 6-color process 6-color and CMYK wide-gamut Plating: Use Staccato for stability on-press Press: 6-color wide-gamut

38 Spotless Printing Benefits Increased Press Room Efficiency Gang up jobs Reduce washups and press downtime Improved Quality Competitive differentiation Opportunity to penetrate new markets Spotless X Wider gamut for spots Brighter images Added Value Buyers can specify dozens of spot colors in a single job Open new design opportunities

39 Spotless Printing Benefits Increased Color accuracy Only Spotless X can analyze a printers press conditions (including paper, ink, press, etc.) in order to determine which colors can be hit. Practical Convert entire Pantone library to a printer s unique conditions Spot colors replaced automatically in the workflow. Proofable Integrates with ICC profile proofers (such as Integris and Veris) or halftone proofers Flexible Spotless X is not tied down to a particular ink set. The printer can choose the ink set that best meets its needs, or the needs of a particular large client.

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41 Flexo Screening Solutions Overcome the limitations of flexo printing Improve process control and stability Deliver competitive advantage through enhanced quality Maxtone hybrid screening HyperFlex plate resolution enhancement DigiCap digital plate capping Raster Scaling DotShop

42 Maxtone Hybrid Screening Delivers improved detail, smoother vignettes, and better reproduction of the entire tonal range Simulates FM screening in the highlights and shadows

43 HyperFlex-Ready Imaging ThermoFlex is the only CTP device capable of taking full advantage of HyperFlex-Ready imaging HyperFlex: GATF and FTA award-winning technology Enhances resolution by improving the ability of flexo plates to hold fine dots Makes it possible for flexographic platesetters to control relief depth and dot profiles Adds consistency, reduces the occurrence of incorrectly formed dots on plate Eliminates time and labor-consuming workarounds, making prepress more efficient

44 HyperFlex Resolution Enhancement The only dots that form on the plate, are the ones adjacent to the line element. All other dots have not formed at all or have fallen over on the plate..5% 133 LPI 40 micron Hybrid Dot With HyperFlex, the amount of photopolymer supporting the small dots is significantly increased. File integrity is maintained - if there is a dot in the file, there is now a dot on the plate.

45 DigiCap Plate Texturization Ink Plate Media Texture pattern Plate Media Ink DigiCap applies small reverse dots in the surface of the plate, which helps minimizes visual artifacts, and in some cases reduces dot gain while increasing solid ink densities.

46 Raster Scaling Applies distortion or elongation - post screening Eliminates artifacts caused by standard Conventional scaling Artifact lines created by flattened pixels Pixel reductions have been completely randomized Conventional Distortion Raster Distortion

47 DotShop Adds the ability to select, customize and control screening options (including Maxtone and Hyperflex) on a per object and/or per artwork basis in PDF files Optimize subject matter Assign by object type Assign by color Different screens Different curves Easy to use Easy to QC

48 Offset CTP Overview

49 CTP & CTF: Digital Offset World s largest installed base of CTP SQUAREspot thermal imaging enables optimal process control to achieve reliability and maintain consistency in presswork Prepress savings and on-press productivity deliver rapid ROI Variety of size, speed and automation options to meet any production requirements Performance and premium models World class training and support Front-end workflow choices

50 Magnus VLF Designed with market-specific requirements in mind New platform implements various improvements focused on: - Higher Productivity - Larger Format - Smaller Footprint - Improved Reliability - Increased Automation Flexibility

51 Creo VLF History Creo first introduced the very large format CTP in 1995 Our VLF portfolio includes: - Platesetter VLF (~70 current installations) - Lotem XL (~30 current installations) - Trendsetter VLF (~960 current installations) Over 1060 Creo VLF devices in a production environment worldwide Creo is committed to providing customers access to technical advancements through field upgrades New platform enables implementation of new ideas that, otherwise, would not have been possible

52 Compare & Contrast TS VLF: 5 format sizes : 5067 : 5080 : 5467 : speeds (S, F, V) - S: 152mm/min (6 /min) - F: 254mm/min (10 /min) - V: 686mm/min (27 /min) Manual MCU Magnus VLF: 4 format sizes : 5183 : 5570 : speeds (S, F, V) - S: 203mm/min (8 /min) - F: 457mm/min (18 /min) - V: 1016mm/min (40 /min) Manual MCU ContinuousLoad Automation High power imaging head Dual plate loading capability Portrait plate imaging capability

53 Magnus VLF: Manual Loading Unsurpassed reliability Static load/unload table to simplify plate handling Increased maximum plate size Higher productivity Dual plate loading Portrait plate registration and imaging

54 Magnus VLF: ContinuousLoad Improved load/unload table architecture Improved plate management Reduced footprint Integrated plate rotator Automated plate eject Higher productivity Dual/portrait plate imaging

55 Magnus VLF: Multi-Cassette Unit Increased plate capacity Increased slip sheet capacity Improved load/unload table architecture Reduced footprint Integrated plate rotator Automated plate eject Higher productivity Dual/portrait plate imaging

56 Magnus VLF: Productivity plates/hour TS 5080 V2.8 Magnus 5183 V Magnus 5183 V Dual/Portrait 2032mm (80") 1524mm (60") 1016mm (40") 635mm (25")

57 Magnus VLF: Availability Began beta testing in Oct First betas used to verify imaging heads, workflow connectivity, high speed electronics and dual plate loading - Later beta machines were used to test automation mechanics and plate handling - Over 80,000 plates imaged during beta testing in production environments First EP units to be installed in the US in mid March First EP units to be installed in Europe in late April

58 Flexo CTP Overview

59 ThermoFlex CTP ThermoFlex Product Line: - Narrow, Mid, Wide, Wide with Sleeve Option 150+ units worldwide Increased process control Best productivity in the industry Ensures repeatable, high-quality printing Reduces make-ready, decreases job turnaround time Production-proven reliability Ergonomic design for fast load and unload Images digital flexographic, rotary letterpress and metal-backed plates; thermal film

60 ThermoFlex Wide Sleeve Option Easily handle plates, sleeves and film - Ergonomic load/unload architecture allows safe and efficient operation - Air-assist load table minimizes plate damage Save time and money with Quick-Change (<3min) - No lifting equipment required to remove the 500 lb (225 kg) drum - No storage space required - No risk of damage to the drum Headstock Vacuum Drum (sheet mode) Quick Change Drum Hoist Rotating Tailstock

61 ThermoFlex Digital Plate-on-Sleeve Creo has created a solution to the challenges of an irregular seam digital plate-on-sleeve workflow ThermoFlex Production Hub and One-Touch feature facilitate loading and unloading of sleeves and integrate with third party plate-mounting equipment Target production of three to four sleeves per hour with one operator We believe that the way we pre-mount plates on a sleeve, then image and process the sleeve in-the-round, gives better results in durability, in print reproduction and registration. Rick Parker Cyber Graphics

62 Benefits of Digital Plate-on-Sleeve Reduces plate mounting labor Reduces the cycle time to produce mounted plates Increased mounted plate production capacity per unit of labor Eliminates the need for continuous print cylinders for the majority of jobs (due to the highly accurate and narrow seams) Reduces plate waste Reduces substrate waste Provides increased print quality and shortens make-ready time through improved registration Provides increased print quality through improved dot consistency Increases run-length

63 Gravure Overview

64 Exactus Thermal Gravure Combines two mature technologies: - Creo SQUAREspot thermal laser imaging heads - Electrolytic copper removal process developed by Acigraf, an Italian gravure equipment manufacturer Superior SQUAREspot image quality Unparalleled process control and color consistency Industry-leading productivity Flexible screening options Improved ink coverage

65 New Innovative Process COPPER SUBSTRATE RESIST COPPER SUBSTRATE COPPER SUBSTRATE 1. Cylinder after copper plating 2. Coat Resist 3. Expose COPPER SUBSTRATE SUBSTRATE SUBSTRATE 4. Develop 5. Copper Removal 6. Strip

66 Key Benefits Superior imaging quality Improved process control Enhanced throughput Cost savings