Touch7 Photo Plugins Now Compatible With Adobe UXP, Enhance Designer Capabilities
West Chester, Ohio, USA; April 2025 - Touch7, the worldwide leader in extended gamut and neon color separation technology, has announced that its Touch7 Photo Neon™ and Touch7 Photo ECG™ plugins are now fully compatible with Adobe UXP, bringing a host of new enhancements and streamlined user experiences for designers and print professionals.
The latest updates to Touch7 Photo plugins include:
The Touch7 plugin upgrades are free for all existing users. To install the latest versions, current users must contact support@touch7.co to deactivate their previous extensions. For more information, visit www.touch7.co.
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The latest updates to Touch7 Photo plugins include:
- New Streamlined User Interface – A modernized interface for an improved user experience.
- Press Configuration Settings – Unique image separation algorithms tailored to specific presses or ink sets.
- Enhanced SCR Functionality – Three different calculated image separations for greater flexibility.
- New Boost Feature – Enhances Touch7 separations in increments of 25% for greater control over output.
- Upgraded ECG Algorithms – Significantly improved image separation quality for extended color gamut printing.
- New Training Videos and User Manuals – Now available on the Touch7 website to assist users in maximizing plugin performance.
The Touch7 plugin upgrades are free for all existing users. To install the latest versions, current users must contact support@touch7.co to deactivate their previous extensions. For more information, visit www.touch7.co.
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Print Embellishment with a Digital Press: What You Should Know
31/03/25 09:43 Filed in: Color-Logic | Digital Embellishment
West Chester, Ohio, USA; March 2025 - As the world of printing continues to evolve, print embellishment is rapidly becoming the buzzword captivating many in the industry. For the past 16 years, Color-Logic has positioned itself as a leader in print embellishment software solutions, providing printers and designers with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive market.
Print embellishments can range from simple additions, such as specialty inks or clear varnishes, to more complex techniques involving silver ink/toner as an underlay to CMYK on paper or white ink/toner as an underlay to CMYK on metallic stocks. These advanced techniques can dramatically transform the look and feel of printed materials, making them more appealing to clients and consumers alike.
To support printers and designers seeking to harness the full potential of their 5th or 6th color digital presses, Color-Logic has developed the QuickStart landing page. This resource is designed for anyone seeking to explore or utilize existing embellishment techniques, offering insights into what Color-Logic solutions provide in the print embellishment landscape.
"All Print Starts With Design" has been the guiding Color-Logic mantra for more than a decade, emphasizing that no press can deliver quality results without a solid design foundation. Designers need to understand the capabilities of the press on which their work will be produced, as well as the design techniques which will produce stunning effects. The Color-Logic QuickStart page not only showcases these capabilities but also educates designers on how to create effective files for metallic printing.
One of the standout features of the Color-Logic QuickStart page is the Test Form File, which any printer can use to test their press. This form demonstrates 21 of the Color-Logic 924 metallic colors, and showcases various embellishments, including Gradation-FX, Dimensional-FX, Watermark-FX, Image-FX, and Pattern-FX. Each embellishment is accompanied by QR codes that link to tutorials on how they are created using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Color-Logic is committed to providing a predictable system for printers, complete with design tools, training, and educational resources that licensed printers can share with their internal teams, external designers, agencies, and brand clients. The Color-Logic QuickStart page is a vital tool enabling printers to visually grasp what their press can achieve, while also demonstrating how quickly effects can be implemented, thus ensuring the designer's original intent remains intact.
Although videos showcasing physical samples are abundant online, few address the time, effort, and trials involved in achieving those results. The Color-Logic QuickStart landing page seeks to change this dynamic by offering not just Test Form files for printing, but also instructional videos that illustrate how Color-Logic tools operate, including a demonstration of our FX-Viewer. This innovative feature allows designers to visualize effects on their monitors before committing to print, eliminating trial-and-error and saving valuable press time.
Once you've printed the Test Form, we encourage you to consult with your press manufacturer or dealer to explore how they would replicate these effects without the Color-Logic system. Although print embellishments can be highly profitable, a comprehensive understanding of design time, proofing processes, color palette creation, and the integration of metallics into images is essential to maximize the investment.
At Color-Logic, we believe in a "show what is possible and how it was done" philosophy, which is why we've created the QuickStart page. We invite you to contact us for assistance in developing your marketing strategy for entering the dynamic world of print embellishments.
For more information about Color-Logic, our offerings, or to explore the QuickStart page, please visit https://www.color-logic.com/quickstart/.
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Print embellishments can range from simple additions, such as specialty inks or clear varnishes, to more complex techniques involving silver ink/toner as an underlay to CMYK on paper or white ink/toner as an underlay to CMYK on metallic stocks. These advanced techniques can dramatically transform the look and feel of printed materials, making them more appealing to clients and consumers alike.
To support printers and designers seeking to harness the full potential of their 5th or 6th color digital presses, Color-Logic has developed the QuickStart landing page. This resource is designed for anyone seeking to explore or utilize existing embellishment techniques, offering insights into what Color-Logic solutions provide in the print embellishment landscape.
"All Print Starts With Design" has been the guiding Color-Logic mantra for more than a decade, emphasizing that no press can deliver quality results without a solid design foundation. Designers need to understand the capabilities of the press on which their work will be produced, as well as the design techniques which will produce stunning effects. The Color-Logic QuickStart page not only showcases these capabilities but also educates designers on how to create effective files for metallic printing.
One of the standout features of the Color-Logic QuickStart page is the Test Form File, which any printer can use to test their press. This form demonstrates 21 of the Color-Logic 924 metallic colors, and showcases various embellishments, including Gradation-FX, Dimensional-FX, Watermark-FX, Image-FX, and Pattern-FX. Each embellishment is accompanied by QR codes that link to tutorials on how they are created using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Color-Logic is committed to providing a predictable system for printers, complete with design tools, training, and educational resources that licensed printers can share with their internal teams, external designers, agencies, and brand clients. The Color-Logic QuickStart page is a vital tool enabling printers to visually grasp what their press can achieve, while also demonstrating how quickly effects can be implemented, thus ensuring the designer's original intent remains intact.
Although videos showcasing physical samples are abundant online, few address the time, effort, and trials involved in achieving those results. The Color-Logic QuickStart landing page seeks to change this dynamic by offering not just Test Form files for printing, but also instructional videos that illustrate how Color-Logic tools operate, including a demonstration of our FX-Viewer. This innovative feature allows designers to visualize effects on their monitors before committing to print, eliminating trial-and-error and saving valuable press time.
Once you've printed the Test Form, we encourage you to consult with your press manufacturer or dealer to explore how they would replicate these effects without the Color-Logic system. Although print embellishments can be highly profitable, a comprehensive understanding of design time, proofing processes, color palette creation, and the integration of metallics into images is essential to maximize the investment.
At Color-Logic, we believe in a "show what is possible and how it was done" philosophy, which is why we've created the QuickStart page. We invite you to contact us for assistance in developing your marketing strategy for entering the dynamic world of print embellishments.
For more information about Color-Logic, our offerings, or to explore the QuickStart page, please visit https://www.color-logic.com/quickstart/.
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Color-Logic Certifies Ricoh Flora Hybrid Flatbed for European Market
West Chester, Ohio, USA; March 2025 - Color-Logic, the undisputed world leader in metallic color communication and embellishments for every printing process, has certified the new Powered by Ricoh—Flora X20 high productivity UV inkjet hybrid printer now being offered in Europe. The printer—available in versions featuring CMYK plus double white and CMYK plus white and clear—provides European printers a versatile machine ideally suited to signage and point-of-purchase production. In addition, the printer is appropriate for short-run and prototype label and package printing, particularly when printing on metallic substrates.
Commenting on the certification, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "As European printers seek to satisfy market demands for complex metallic and tactile embellishments, Ricoh has responded with the new Flora X20 hybrid printer Powered by Ricoh and Pre- and Post Sales Support. We have tested samples from this new machine and heartily endorse it as suitable for volume production of designs incorporating the Color-Logic Metallic Color System."
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Commenting on the certification, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "As European printers seek to satisfy market demands for complex metallic and tactile embellishments, Ricoh has responded with the new Flora X20 hybrid printer Powered by Ricoh and Pre- and Post Sales Support. We have tested samples from this new machine and heartily endorse it as suitable for volume production of designs incorporating the Color-Logic Metallic Color System."
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Color-Logic Launches Adobe UXP Compatible Image-FX v1.2 Plugin for Adobe Photoshop
West Chester, Ohio, USA; February 2025 - Color-Logic has proudly released their latest innovation, the Adobe UXP compatible Image-FX plugin for Adobe Photoshop. This new plugin enhances the capabilities of the original Color-Logic Image-FX extension, employing a sophisticated color separation algorithm that automatically analyzes each pixel to determine the best metallic effect, thus ensuring stunning results with every embellishment design. This exciting update is available free of charge to all Color-Logic licensees enrolled in the Color-Logic S.M.A.R.T. program, and is compatible with both Macs and PCs.
Discussing the Image-FX plugin, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "The new Color-Logic Image-FX plugin is compatible with Adobe Photoshop 2022 and newer versions. The plugin features a new button that increases the metallic channel, offering a simple, yet powerful, way to add metallic flair to designs. With the plugin, Photoshop users can analyze and then tweak their metallic separations, gaining unparalleled creative expression. The plugin is synchronized with the Color-Logic palettes and decorative effect palettes, and can be previewed in real time with the Color-Logic FX-Viewer software.
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Discussing the Image-FX plugin, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves said: "The new Color-Logic Image-FX plugin is compatible with Adobe Photoshop 2022 and newer versions. The plugin features a new button that increases the metallic channel, offering a simple, yet powerful, way to add metallic flair to designs. With the plugin, Photoshop users can analyze and then tweak their metallic separations, gaining unparalleled creative expression. The plugin is synchronized with the Color-Logic palettes and decorative effect palettes, and can be previewed in real time with the Color-Logic FX-Viewer software.
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Color-Logic and Hinterkopf Partner to Revolutionize the Decorated Cylindrical Market
West Chester, Ohio, USA; February 2025 - Innovative Color Management and Proven Decoration Technology
Color-Logic, a worldwide leader in metallic color communication, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Hinterkopf, a renowned manufacturer of machinery for printing cylinders and tubes. Together, the two companies offer technologies that transform the decorated cylindrical market, providing a revolutionary color communication system, innovative embellishments, and advanced print quality for a wide range of markets, including packaging, beverage, and personal care products.
The collaboration between Color-Logic and Hinterkopf marks a significant milestone in the world of cylindrical decoration. The Color-Logic metallic color system provides product designers with 924 metallic colors, special effects, and an integrated design suite for print embellishments, all within Adobe Creative Cloud. Compatibility with Hinterkopf state-of-the-art printing technologies means the partnership brings new levels of precision, quality, and flexibility to the decorated cylindrical market. This integration allows brands to achieve vibrant colors and high-impact decorations that stand out on shelves, with exceptional consistency during print runs.
Brands taking advantage of the Color-Logic/Hinterkopf partnership can meet the increasing demand for premium decoration in cylindrical products. From beverage cans to cosmetic packaging and beyond. The collaboration ensures:
· Expanded Color Range: The Color-Logic digital printing system offers 924 metallic colors plus integral patterns and special effects.
· Increased Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and enhanced color consistency reduce production time and minimize waste while maintaining the highest levels of print quality.
· Sustainability: The Color-Logic/Hinterkopf collaboration is designed with sustainability in mind, offering eco-friendly ink options and reducing material waste in the printing process.
· Customization & Flexibility: Brands can easily customize their designs, creating distinct and eye-catching embellishments that speak directly to their target audience.
The decorated cylindrical market served by this partnership continues to evolve, in response to increased consumer demand for high-quality, visually striking products. Beverage cans, cosmetic containers, and other cylindrical packaging must not only protect the contents but also create a lasting visual impression in an increasingly competitive retail environment. Collaboration between Color-Logic and Hinterkopf provides the perfect solution for companies looking to enhance their product packaging and meet the growing need for personalized, attractive designs.
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Color-Logic, a worldwide leader in metallic color communication, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Hinterkopf, a renowned manufacturer of machinery for printing cylinders and tubes. Together, the two companies offer technologies that transform the decorated cylindrical market, providing a revolutionary color communication system, innovative embellishments, and advanced print quality for a wide range of markets, including packaging, beverage, and personal care products.
The collaboration between Color-Logic and Hinterkopf marks a significant milestone in the world of cylindrical decoration. The Color-Logic metallic color system provides product designers with 924 metallic colors, special effects, and an integrated design suite for print embellishments, all within Adobe Creative Cloud. Compatibility with Hinterkopf state-of-the-art printing technologies means the partnership brings new levels of precision, quality, and flexibility to the decorated cylindrical market. This integration allows brands to achieve vibrant colors and high-impact decorations that stand out on shelves, with exceptional consistency during print runs.
Brands taking advantage of the Color-Logic/Hinterkopf partnership can meet the increasing demand for premium decoration in cylindrical products. From beverage cans to cosmetic packaging and beyond. The collaboration ensures:
· Expanded Color Range: The Color-Logic digital printing system offers 924 metallic colors plus integral patterns and special effects.
· Increased Efficiency: Streamlined workflows and enhanced color consistency reduce production time and minimize waste while maintaining the highest levels of print quality.
· Sustainability: The Color-Logic/Hinterkopf collaboration is designed with sustainability in mind, offering eco-friendly ink options and reducing material waste in the printing process.
· Customization & Flexibility: Brands can easily customize their designs, creating distinct and eye-catching embellishments that speak directly to their target audience.
The decorated cylindrical market served by this partnership continues to evolve, in response to increased consumer demand for high-quality, visually striking products. Beverage cans, cosmetic containers, and other cylindrical packaging must not only protect the contents but also create a lasting visual impression in an increasingly competitive retail environment. Collaboration between Color-Logic and Hinterkopf provides the perfect solution for companies looking to enhance their product packaging and meet the growing need for personalized, attractive designs.
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