Fusion iTrap Press Release

Fusion iTrap for OS X

Fusion iTrap Interactive, in-RIP Trapping Solutions for OS X and Windows Harlequin RIPs Now Available From Fusion Systems International

On-the-Fly Trapping; TOOM technology (Trap Once, Output Many); Fast Performance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jan 9, 2009. Portland, OR -- Fusion Systems International (http://www.fusionsystems.com) today announced release of Fusion iTrap, their new In-RIP, interactive trapping solution for all OS X based Harlequin RIPs. Fusion iTrap for OS X is the first software package available for OS X that provides Harlequin RIP users with very high-quality in-RIP, interactive trapping. Also available on Windows, the Fusion iTrap plugin was developed for OS X by Fusion Systems International in conjunction with Lucid Dream Software, who provided core trapping software.

Cross-Platform Availability (Windows and Apple OS X); Vignette Trapping Options, Easy Access Zoom

Features of Fusion iTrap include cross-platform support (Windows and Apple Macintosh); tight integration with Fusion Systems International's workflows for advanced workflow automation solutions; I-Link technology which allows for trap once, output many (TOOM) formats; powerful on-the-fly trapping, allowing users to preview current trap settings in an easy-access zoom window; tools to adjust trapping parameters on a page and page-zone basis for single or multi-page jobs; a graphical configuration tool allows editing of ink-based trapping parameters; special image and vignette trapping options; an intelligent brush that automatically adjusts the width at the corners and when creating complicated trap shapes; a setup tool that helps to configure trapping queues in the Fusion RIP (or other Harlequin RIP); an improved workflow management tool; the Fusion iTrap viewer, which works as a remote- or server-based automatic trapping station via a watch folder; fast performance on the local networks.

Three Configurations Available Including Fusion iTrap Full Server

Fusion iTrap is available in three configurations -- Fusion iTrap Full Server, Fusion iTrap Full, and Fusion iTrap Auto Viewer. Lucid Dream, who provided the core trapping software, is a leading developer of trapping solutions and has been building advanced trapping solutions since the late 1980's.

PDF and JPEG Optional Enhancements Available

Fusion iTrap can be enhanced by the free I-PDF, an optional pdf trapper; as well by I-JPEG a soft-proofing option for producing excellent-quality soft proof files; and also by I-PDFxM for creating raster-based PDF/x format files.

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About Fusion Systems International

Fusion Systems International, of Portland, OR, is a leading independent developer and provider of Apple Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux prepress workflow solutions for the graphic arts industry. We have over 17 years of successful systems integration experience and specialization in prepress software solutions designed to enhance existing investments and complement new ones. All products are distributed directly or through a global network of value-add resellers and OEM partners. Fusion Systems International is a division of LDR International, Inc. For more information, please visit http://www.FusionSystems.com, call us at (503) 261-7395.