Tektronix 480X PhaserMatch, Versatility of built-in PostScript Level, Expandable memory

Introduction 1

PhaserMatch™

PhaserMatchª is an application for Macintosh and Windows users that provides a simple visual approach to calibrating the printer and editing color proÞles. PhaserMatch provides two modes: easy and expert. The easy step-by-step calibration mode requires no training or special measurement equipment. Expert mode is designed for the most demanding users who need to consistently and accurately predict and control colors. Users can calibrate the printer; also, users can create custom proÞles by adjusting dot gain, deÞning paper background color, controlling color density and color reproduction curves to simulate the color output of a target press.

The versatility of built-in PostScript Level 2

Tektronix and Adobe co-developed the PostScript Level 2 software in the Phaser 480X to produce fast color rendering and image processing. Image data throughput rivals that of dedicated raster interface printers, without the connectivity limitations.

Software application compatibility

The Phaser 480X lets you make color prints from a wide variety of software applications since most applications support PostScript output.

Hardware platform compatibility

The printer works with virtually any personal computer or workstation because it supports simultaneous input through serial, parallel, LocalTalk, and Ethernet ports.

Expandable memory

The baseline memory for the Phaser 480X is 32 Mbytes of RAM. This is sufÞcient memory to produce a full two-page spread with a 3-color transfer roll. You can increase the memory in 16 Mbyte- or

32 Mbyte-increments to achieve 4-color printing, color separations, and increased throughput speed. Maximum memory capability is

112 Mbytes. See Appendix B for information on expanding memory.

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