The manufacturer said that the developments in XMF v5 and XMF Remote v9 were designed to promote "ease-of-use" without compromising the comprehensive functionality of the software.

Fujifilm has designed its XMF ColorPath to help printers calibrate and maintain the compliance to printing standards, such as ISO 12647-2, across a range of printing processes.

XMF ColorPath consists of two components: the ColorPath Organiser module within XMF, which manages the application of colour profiles within the print production process; and ColorPath Sync, which is the cloud-based tool for managing colour to the ISO 12647-2 standard across many different print devices.

ColorPath Sync creates device link ICC profiles to match ISO 12647-2; colour measurement data is automatically uploaded to the cloud-based system, which creates on the fly colour corrections to re-align colour output to standard by delivering ISO TVI curves directly into the RIP.

Fujifilm said the web-based tool would enable printers to boost efficiency and reduce colour errors across multiple locations and print devices.

Meanwhile, enhancements in the XMF v5 workflow include new job versioning tools, further integration with MIS systems, enhancements to its 3D proofing module and further speed improvements to job rendering times.

Online job submission and approval workflow XMF Remote v9 will also launch at the show, adding an HTML5 web interface to support Android tablets.

According to Andy Walker, workflow manager at Fujifilm UK, the XMF developments focus on enabling the software to be easier to use by a greater number of staff.

"Improvements to the interface and functionality will make XMF more accessible to more of the workforce, increasing flexibility and efficiency within the print room," he added.

This article originally appeared at printweek.com

Updates on Drupa 2012