Fiery, LLC has unveiled a major update to its Fiery® ColorGuardTM software, introducing a fully hands-free color control system designed to streamline digital printing processes. This release marks a significant advancement in color automation, eliminating the need for manual color checks, warmup jobs, and unnecessary recalibrations, allowing print businesses to focus on productivity, growth, and maximizing return on investment.
A New Era of Hands-Free Color Control
The latest version of Fiery ColorGuard integrates seamlessly with press inline measurement instruments to automatically verify, correct, and maintain color consistency across all printing devices—without requiring operator intervention. This automation ensures that color output remains accurate and consistent, meeting the high standards demanded by customers. When combined with Fiery’s unified color management tools, which merge media calibration and profiling into a single step, this update represents the most automated end-to-end color solution in the print industry.
John Henze, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Fiery, emphasized the significance of this development: “Fiery has been a leader in color innovation for over three decades. With this release of Fiery ColorGuard, we’ve taken another major leap forward by virtually eliminating operator intervention for color control. Print businesses no longer need to keep a dedicated color expert on staff, freeing employees to focus on productivity and customer satisfaction while ensuring accurate color output.”
Key Automation Features
Fiery ColorGuard’s hands-free capabilities include:
- Scheduled Verification: Automatically confirms color accuracy and tracks quality trends over time.
- Automatic Recalibration: Triggers recalibrations only when necessary, saving time and resources.
- Definable Warmup Pages: Ensures color stability from the first print, reducing scrap jobs.
- Scheduled Spot Color Verification: Checks that spot colors stay within tolerance for consistent brand recognition.
- Universal Verification: Automatically verifies and recalibrates all media sharing the same calibration, speeding up production readiness.
- Traffic Light Indicators: Displays printer color health in Fiery Command WorkStation, eliminating guesswork and delays.
Industry Recognition and Partner Endorsements
Fiery’s partners have lauded the new release for its precision and efficiency. Kiyoshi Oka, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Marketing Strategy Unit at Canon U.S.A., Inc., highlighted the synergy between Canon’s imagePRESS inline spectrophotometer (ILS) and Fiery ColorGuard: “Canon’s ILS with the imagePRESS Server powered by Fiery was engineered for precise and automatic color control. We are delighted with how Fiery ColorGuard integrates with the ILS in our Canon imagePRESS V family, leveraging our Automatic Gradation Adjustment capabilities for a streamlined workflow.”
Dr. Mark Bohan, Director of Color Solutions at Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., also praised the collaboration: “Konica Minolta’s IQ-601 and IQ-501 inline color measurement instruments, paired with Fiery ColorGuard, offer a highly automated solution for professional print providers. The IQ-601’s versatility, combined with Fiery’s automatic color control, makes it a flexible and efficient tool for high-quality production.”
Availability and Accessibility
The new features of Fiery ColorGuard are now available through Fiery’s OEM partners and dealers. Existing users will automatically unlock the enhanced functionality upon release, ensuring seamless integration into their workflows.
Conclusion
The latest update to Fiery ColorGuard represents a transformative step in digital printing technology. By introducing hands-free color control, Fiery empowers print businesses to achieve consistent, high-quality results with minimal operator intervention. This innovation not only enhances operational efficiency but also reduces the reliance on specialized color expertise, enabling companies to allocate resources toward growth and customer satisfaction. With strong endorsements from industry leaders like Canon and Konica Minolta, Fiery ColorGuard continues to set the standard for automated color management in the print industry.
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