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Now Available: ONYX Go and ONYX 21
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Now Available: ONYX Go and ONYX 21

ONYX Graphics, a leading software solutions provider for the digital inkjet wide-format print industry, recently announced Onyx Go, a new month-to-month subscription service, as well as the release of ONYX 21, the current edition of their full suite of RIP products.

ONYX Go adds to the already versatile ONYX portfolio of RIP software. This new monthly subscription service is designed for print service providers who need access to the latest updates to meet customer needs. There are two options available: ONYX Go Lite and ONYX Go Plus.

  • ONYX Go Lite offers one printer permission, unlimited roll-to-roll cutter support, and two Adobe PDF Print Engine RIPs.
  • ONYX Go Plus offers a wider variety of color management and production tools and permissions for two printers.

To learn more and to find out which subscription service is right for your shop, visit our ONYX Go resource page.

In addition to ONYX Go, ONYX 21, the most up-to-date version of the RIP software, is now available. Version 21 introduces new tools for a faster, easier way to match color using Swatch Books 2.0, streamlines tile-job workflows with PDF tile maps, and provides new dynamic print label capabilities.

The new ONYX solutions – ONYX Go and ONYX 21 – are certified for the new HP Latex 700 and 800 printers.

If you have questions about ONYX 21 or ONYX Go, contact a LexJet specialist at 800-453-9538.

Posted on by Jennifer Corn Posted in Technology & Products
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ONYX 18 Wide-format RIP Software Available from LexJet

Last month at FESPA, Onyx Graphics, Inc. announced the launch of ONYX 18, the newest version of the company’s wide-format software. The new version, available Monday, June 18, introduces new technology for color accuracy and consistency and is the first solution compatible with iccMAX, the new standard recommended by the ICC for all wide-format applications, including textile and soft signage.

ONYX 18 software will be available for the entire suite of ONYX solutions, including Thrive, ProductionHouse, PosterShop and RIPCenter.

Some of the highlights of ONYX 18 software include:

  • ONYX Color – is an industry-leading color engine. There are core enhancements for improved black ink combinations for increased shadow detail, texture and definition, with special application benefits for textile and soft signage
  • ColorCheck – a new approach to process control that enables Print Service Providers to guarantee color accuracy and output consistency across devices
  • iccMAX – is a new standard recommended by the ICC for all wide-format applications, including soft signage and textile
  • PosterColor 2.0 – first introduced to the industry by Onyx Graphics, it uses next-generation smart rendering intent to boost solid color saturation for added “pop” across all images
  • AccuBoost – is new for ONYX 18. It is an iterative profiling technique for pinpoint accuracy of ICC profiles

For more information, check out this brochure or contact your LexJet representative at 800-453-9538.

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News from ONYX: Operator Training and a Free RIP with Thrive

The New Year is underway, which means your resolutions to learn something new and save money are in full swing. And ONYX is here to lend a hand.

thriveConvert to ONYX Thrive by April 30, 2016, and receive an extra Adobe® PDF Print Engine with Adobe Normalizer at no additional charge (a 995.00 value). With the scalable platform of ONYX Thrive and an added Adobe® PDF Print Engine with Adobe Normalizer,  you can process more files in less time. The complete 64-bit platform of ONYX 12, combined with the Adobe PDF Print Engine, delivers unprecedented performance, predictability and scalability. Call LexJet at 800-453-9538 to learn more and order ONYX Thrive.

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Posted on by Regan Dickinson Posted in News & Trends, Technology & Products
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Improve Color and Workflow with the New ONYX 11.1 RIP Software

Onyx Graphics announced the release of ONYX 11.1 software, now available through LexJet. This release adds six new features to the 21 enhancements of ONYX 11.0 software to further streamline wide format workflow for professional print service providers.

ONYX 11.1 RIP Software Update
ONYX 11.1 introduces the Print Mode Defined Colors, which adds the ability to create spot colors based on a specific print mode.

ONYX 11.1 software is available for the full Onyx Graphics product line including ONYX Thrive workflow software and ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop and ONYX RIPCenter RIP software.

Perhaps the biggest news with the new release is that ONYX PosterShop will now include the ability to generate color profiles. Upgrade to ONYX PosterShop 11.1 now to optimize your color output by generating profiles for your unique printing workflow. The ONYX Profile Generation module is simple, easy and automated with the ONYX Print > Read > Next workflow. Powerful tools are also available to control and fine-tune advanced color profiles.

Onyx Graphics designed ONYX 11.1 software to offer users the ability to improve color output quality by taking advantage of the new, expanded gamut ink control included in the color profiling module. This expanded color gamut gives users the ability to easily match corporate colors, achieve deeper darks and print a wider range of colors.

Additional color enhancements in ONYX 11.1 include simplified spot color ink restriction with the new dynamic multi-channel ink restriction swatches, enabling users to enhance output quality without sacrificing color. For example, users can control the starting point of orange and other HiFi inks to eliminate grainy output with multi-channel ink restriction swatches.

Automation enhancements incorporated into ONYX 11.1 include unit sizing and disproportionate scaling in Job Properties as well as mirror and print reflection control.

A new cut path previewing feature improves user confidence in printed output before submitting images to production. The ability to preview cut paths in Job Editor, RIP-Queue and Job Properties modules is combined with a new, cut-only workflow. This new workflow is important for users primarily handling cut vinyl, enabling them to import jobs directly into the cut-server module without the extra step of printing.

ONYX Thrive 11.1 workflow software includes the latest Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) 3.2 for a true end-to-end PDF workflow. According to Adobe, APPE 3 combines performance optimizations with a new scalable framework to power high-speed digital presses and large format printers. Print service providers will benefit from the fastest rendering platform for reliable reproduction of complex, graphically-rich content.

ONYX also offers various technical tutorials and white papers through the documentation section of myonyx. In addition to white papers and documentation, access to product downloads, updates, ONYX training videos and the Partner Portal is available through myonyx-Registration through myonyx is required to view the following new documents:

Tutorial – Tiling Workflow in ONYX

ONYX 11.1 – Print Mode Defined Colors White Paper

Tutorial – Creating an Indexed TIFF for use with Colorways

Tutorial – Using Swatch Books and Print Mode Defined Colors

ONYX 11.1 – Understanding Reflect at Print Time and Mirrored

ONYX 11 Textile – Using Step and Repeater

ONYX 11 Textile – Using Colorways

Using the Cut Only Workflow in ONYX 11.1

Using ONYX CUT-Server

To purchase an ONYX 11 software license, to upgrade through the ONYX Advantage software maintenance program, or for any questions, call a LexJet print specialist at 800-453-9538.

The ONYX Advantage program provides product upgrades, new printer drivers, and access to on-demand training and support videos. Current ONYX Advantage agreement holders can obtain ONYX 11.1 now by contacting sales@onyxgfx.com and requesting a key update.

Posted on by Regan Dickinson Posted in Tips & Tricks
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ONYX RIP Software Video: Named Spot Color Replacement

ONYX Named Spot Color ReplacementThere are times when a spot color does not print what is desired. For example, a particular red may be difficult to hit when printing to a matte surface material.

When this is the case, using ONYX RIP software, you can print Swatch Books to find the right color and then setup a Named Color Replacement to produce a print that contains a color that is as close as possible to the intended spot color.

In the video embedded below, learn how to print swatch books and replace a named spot color in ONYX…

Posted on by Regan Dickinson Posted in Tips & Tricks
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How to Get the Right Size Print in ONYX

We’ve had customers who find that printing the exact right size print isn’t as simple as it seems. If you have ONYX as your RIP software, here’s how you can ensure you get the exact right width and length you want…

Media Manager in ONYX
Media Manager: click on the image for a larger version.

In ONYX, the Scale Adjust option is available in Media Manager when creating a new media profile or editing an existing one. This option is accessible during the Basic Mode Settings step.

Basic Mode Settings in ONYX
Basic Mode Settings page and Scale Adjustment button: click on the image for a larger version.

To scale the width of a print, set the desired width and click on the Print Width Adjustment button. This will send a scale target to the printer you can measure. Then, enter the actual width of the target in the Measured field. The scale will then be adjusted for you. You can repeat this procedure for the height option as well. This option is useful if all of your images are printing consistently at a certain scale off from the original size.

Print Width and Height Adjustment in ONYX
Print Width and Print Height Adjustment: click on the image for a larger version.

When you enter the measured value it should change the scale value listed from 1 to the new scale value. For example, entering 35.5″ for the measured value when the desired value is set to 36″ would change the scale value to 1.014.

Any new job you open and RIP will use the new value. The adjustment is made at the end of the RIPping process when the image is placed in the queue. For example, if you were to RIP an image that is 100″ in height, the image height would change to 101.4″ when placed in the queue.

Adjusting the scale value of a media’s print mode will not affect jobs RIPped before the adjustment was made. You will need to open and process a new file for the scale adjust setting to apply.

We hope that helps, and if you have any questions or need help with anything, give us a call at 800-453-9538.