Hybrid Software program had beforehand labored with Canon to automate the workflow for Canon’s first-generation label press, the LabelStream LS4000. The direct interface for the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 press was co-developed by Hybrid Software program to Canon’s specification and helps options of the brand new press. By integrating the interface straight into PACKZ, the LabelStream LS2000 will be pushed straight by operators who’ve Model 10 of PACKZ which can be in use worldwide. There are presently 6,000 copies of PACKZ.
Patrick Coussement, CTO of Hybrid Software program, stated, “PACKZ serves two key roles in prepress for labels and packaging. Operators first edit the PDF paintings representing a single one-up label to be sure that the colours are mapped accurately to the printing inks, bleeds and technical marks are right, variable information fields are linked, and to make some other adjustments required for excellent output. Subsequent, a step-and-repeat structure is utilized to the one-up label to create a print-ready PDF file that maximizes protection of the substrate and suits the paintings accurately to downstream chopping dies and ending tools. It’s a pure extension of PACKZ to assist direct output to the LabelStream LS2000 press, and an environment friendly workflow for our mutual clients.”
“We’re excited to preview the capabilities of the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 inkjet press that may assist meet the ever-changing calls for for digital, high-quality label changing,” stated Shinichi “Sam” Yoshida, government vice chairman and basic supervisor, Canon U.S.A., Inc.