imagePRESS CR Server A7000, Powered by Creo Color Server Technology: Top Product Highlights
The imagePRESS CR Server A7000, Powered by Creo Color Server Technology, is a high-performance,
high-end color server based on the Creo Color Server feature-set and flexible architecture. It offers an
extensive set of features that deliver excellent color capability, speed, and one of the best values for
professional graphic arts, mid-production, CRDs, creative agencies, and commercial printers alike.
High Productivity for Greater Revenues
Increase throughput and manage more jobs quickly
Feature Benefit
Hot Folder/Virtual Printer Ease-of-use through preset workflows – define a job’s settings once, then repeat them
Ready-to-Print (RTP) Job Adjust RTP files Post-RIP for better productivity without the need to re-RIP the job.
Parallel RIP
(Optional Process Power Pack)
Centralized Server Setup and Control No need to reinstall and align all clients to the same setup when configuration is
Job Forwarding Increases productivity and adds flexibility in machine usage through manual load
Job Batching Batches jobs together to minimize machine downtime.
Dynamic Page Exceptions Easily define dynamic page exceptions for static and VDP jobs.
Last-minute Corrections Fine-tune colors at the last minute, after the job has been RIPped.
automatically (imposition, duplex printing, color management, finishing, etc.).
This saves processing time and avoids delays.
Speed up production time by processing two jobs simultaneously.
changed, recovered, or upgraded.
balancing.
Powerful Color Control and Optimal Image Quality
Extensive color and image controls satisfy the most demanding customers
Feature Benefit
Spot Color Editing Spot Color Editor ensures spot color fidelity and consistency both within and between
Spot Color Variations and Test Print Enables fine-tuning of spot colors through visual comparison.
Advanced Color Management Tools Enables novice users the ability to achieve professional color results.
ICC Version 4 Support Support of custom profiles to maximize device output.
Photo Touch-up Software
(Optional Process Power Pack)
Preserve Pure Colors Removes stray colors from elements that should be black only. This improves quality
Handling of Vignettes and Text Within Images Increases the output quality of images.
Color Sets Predefined color and quality setup for optimized output of various print applications.
Predefined Color Libraries Improved accuracy to achieve spot colors.
Supports 600- and 1200-dpi Resolution Print high-quality images to the finest detail.
different jobs.
Automatic image enhancement workflow improves printed results, including image
smoothing (i.e., red-eye removal, scene balance, and noise reduction).
and saves on unnecessary color toner consumption.
Open Connectivity with Automated Workflow Management Tools
Built-in JDF capabilities bridge the gap between offset and digital printing
Feature Benefit
Built-in JDF/JMF Capabilities – Version 1.3 Seamless integration between production steps, for faster turnaround times and
Creo Color Server Job Ticket Software The Creo Color Server Job Ticket Software can create a job definition format (JDF) file
Supporting Graphic Arts Port Increases job integrity and speed with the ability to import CT/LW files without re-RIPping.
OPI and APR Support Applies high-resolution images to jobs at print time to save processing time.
Creo’s Workflow Partnership Program and the
imagePRESS Workflow Solutions Program
reduced labor.
that contains a set of printing parameters (job ticket). This provides full support of all job
parameters on third-party software (i.e., Kodak Prinergy Workflow System).
These programs study and develop connectivity between the imagePRESS CR Server
A7000 and the broadest array of third-party workflow solutions.