Industrial inkjet system manufacturer Xennia has made its Cygnus print software available as a standalone package for OEM machine builders.
It said it will help those ‘wishing to incorporate advanced functionality into digital printing systems without the need for in-house software development’.
The software includes full image path control as well as managing the other components of an inkjet printing system. It is already installed in more than 600 printers worldwide, and Xennia claimed that it has a significant business benefit for companies wishing to build high performance digital printing systems without the need for software development.
Cygnus performs image colour management, RIP and splitting functions, with multiple process and spot colour capability, using sophisticated imaging algorithms and including native Adobe PDF support. It also supports full offline or online variable data printing, is compatible with a wide range of print heads and print head driver hardware, and is also capable of controlling other components of printer hardware including ink supply, curing, maintenance and motion systems. Additionally, productivity is also supported with print-while-loading/RIPping, advanced job queueing and ERP/MIS integration features.
