Elusive "Perfect Proof"

DuPont has coupled the Epson Stylus Pro 5000 and the wide-format 9000 printers with a Windows NT-based Color Station. The Color Station software RIP supports a wide variety of file formats and controls a number of important proofing functions such as spot color and paper simulations, color correction, color bars, and job tickets. In addition, DuPont offers a line of specially matched inks and media that extend the color reproduction gamut of the Epson device. For around $5,000, low-cost "desktop" devices can become suitable, color-controlled proofers for communicating color earlier in the production process.