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COLORLOGIC · COLOR MANAGEMENT · 21 SEP 2026

ColorAnt 12, CoPrA 12 and ZePrA 14

ColorLogic updated its three main tools at once. ColorAnt 12 allows the adaptation of evaluation criteria and ΔE limits to each production; CoPrA 12 improves multicolor profiles and paper white compensation in DeviceLink; ZePrA 14 incorporates a revamped PDF nesting engine for complex jobs. An update that connects measurement, profiling, and automatic conversion.

Press Release from ColorLogic ↗

XITRON · WORKFLOW · SEP 2, 2026

K2 3.0 expands automation

Xitron introduced K2 3.0, featuring enhanced automation, job management, and integration with third-party systems. The available updates to K2 include the ability to edit imposition templates from Mac and Windows clients, output multiple PDFs per job, and save projects to facilitate reprints. K2D-X expands the product family for environments with multiple digital presses and DFEs.

Xitron Ads ↗  ·  Release Notes ↗

KODAK · PRE-PRESS · VERSION 11.6

PRINERGY 11.6: Flow Evolution

Kodak now offers PRINERGY 11.6. The version brings together requested improvements for PRINERGY Connect and components such as PREPS, PANDORA, PLA, VPS+, plugins, and COLORFLOW. If your installation uses several of these tools, it is advisable to evaluate the upgrade as a whole and plan compatibility and licensing with the technical team.

Official Information from Kodak ↗

KODAK · PREPRESS · EVO VERSION 11.5

PRINERGY EVO 11.5: Performance and Reliability

Kodak introduces EVO 11.5 as the current version of its PDF workflow for print shops looking for preflight, normalization, color management, and output to CTP or digital devices. The official datasheet indicates Adobe PDF Print Engine 6.3 for 11.5 and compatibility with Windows 10/11 Professional and Windows Server 2019/2022. PREPS, COLORFLOW Pro, and PANDORA are offered as add-ons depending on the configuration.

EVO 11.5 Specifications ↗

HYBRID SOFTWARE · PACKAGING · 22 JUL 2026

PACKZ 12 Adds AI-Powered Assistance

PACKZ 12 features a contextual multilingual assistant to query tools, generate action lists, and help with routine tasks. It adds support for Amazon Transparency codes and production enhancements such as new Packzimizer options and quality control in PACKZ Max. These are version 12 features; their specific scope depends on the installed modules.

Hybrid Software Launch ↗

GMG · PROOFING AND COLOR · 2026 VERSIONS

ColorProof 5.18 and OpenColor 3.4

ColorProof 5.18 adds email notifications via GMG Cloud, improvements to remote proofing, and greater visibility into resource usage. OpenColor 3.4 expands printer compatibility and offers new options for redefining spot colors and identifying inks. GMG notes that upgrading to these versions requires a new license; we review each installation before updating.

ColorProof 5.18 ↗  ·  OpenColor 3.4 ↗

ENGVIEW · PACKAGING DESIGN · JAN. 30, 2026

Package & Display Designer 2026

The 2026 edition includes calculated properties that are updated with the design, production-side control of the material, and synchronized 2D and 3D reflections of structures. EngView has also added links for sharing library designs and more than 80 parametric models for cases, corrugated packaging, and displays.

What's New in EngView ↗

PRINTFACTORY · PRODUCTION · VERSION 2026.2.0

Greater automation and control of the RIP

PrintFactory 2026.2.0 expands the Workflow components, allows you to resume calibration sessions, and updates the RIP's web-based job list with filters, statuses, and actions. It also adds support for new devices and improvements for white ink. Before updating a production installation, it’s a good idea to review the changes to components and drivers in this version.

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The new FLEXCEL Prime plate-and-film combination is designed to reduce ink buildup, cleaning downtime, and warping during mounting and remounting. Miraclon highlights its integration with existing FLEXCEL NX systems and the ability to incorporate it into mixed jobs as part of its Seamless Fit Printing approach.

Miraclon Launch ↗

ICS COLOR · REMOTE TEST · NEW FOR 2026

ProofCheck: A More Flexible Light Station

In 2026, ICScolor will offer the ProofCheck lighting booth as a standalone product, compatible with a 32-inch BenQ SW321 monitor or a 27-inch EIZO monitor. Users can provide their own monitor and compatible equipment. Combined with Remote Director, the solution allows users to review, annotate, and approve digital proofs with verified viewing conditions across different locations.

ProofCheck Features ↗

Equipment and measurement

Technologies for labels, wide format and color management.

EPSON · LABELS · PRODUCT PRESENTATION

SurePress L-5034: speed and water-based quality

The new aqueous ink label press combines 1200 × 1200 dpi PrecisionCore printheads, up to 13.5 m/min, and six CMYK inks plus orange and green. Epson highlights the automatic nozzle check, compatibility with papers and films, and rolls up to 340 mm wide. The European page still invites registration of interest, so local availability must be confirmed.

Official Epson presentation ↗

EFI · WIDE FORMAT · PRO 30h+

A 3.2-meter LED hybrid

The EFI Pro 30h+ combines flatbed and roll-to-fed capabilities in a single device for rigid and flexible materials. It offers up to 235 m²/h, a resolution of up to 1200 dpi, CMYK, and four white channels as standard. It allows printing up to five layers in a single pass and offers clear ink as an option for spot effects.

EFI Specifications ↗

X-RITE · MEASUREMENT · FEATURED PRODUCT

eXact 2 Plus for color control

The eXact 2 family brings together non-contact measurement, Mantis video targeting, and a digital magnifying glass to precisely locate the reading spot. The Plus model is geared toward various printing and packaging substrates; the Xp specializes in films and plastics, while the standard eXact 2 is designed for paper. A tool to maintain consistent color standards from ink to press run.

eXact 2 Family ↗

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