Integrated Color Solutions

The International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) named its advisory board and board members at its annual meeting held at the Graph Expo and Converting Show, in Chicago. The members of the board are charged with extending JDF to cover broader areas of interoperability, and provide improved education and communication for printers, prepress services and other users of JDF-enabled process automation solutions. The new appointees are Martin Bailey, Global Graphics Software; Tim Daisy, Networked Graphic Production Partners; Stephan Jaeggi, PrePress Consulting; Pat McGrew, Pitney Bowes; Matthew Outram, Fujifilm Electronic Imaging; John Sweeney, Integrated Color Solutions Inc.; Jacques

In an age of on-demand cable, print-on-demand and instant messaging, it's no wonder publishers say the most important aspect of computer-to-plate technology is faster turnaround times. Over its 10-year life span, CtP technology has brought the industry as close to on-demand turnaround times as possible, shortening production time and streamlining the manufacturing process. It means publishers can drop pages in their printers' laps knowing they'll be turned around quicker than Barry Bonds swinging at an 0-2 fastball. Time-sensitive subjects are now brought to market faster. What Martha Stewart knew or didn't know about the stock price of Imclone, or what President Bush knew