Fiery has released latest version of XF, intended for wide to super-wide print production.

Fiery XF combines RIP, colour management and workflow software in one system for ‘precise, productive and profitable’ large format print production. Powered by Fiery Command WorkStation, it can be used to drive multiple printers from a single Fiery XF server. New features included as part of  Fiery XF 8  include:

  • Cut Server 3.0, which adds 900-plus more cutters to support over 2100 roll to roll cutter models, including the latest Summa and Graphtec devices;
  • 250-plus new printer drivers from vendors including Canon, EPSON, Fuji, GongZheng, Inkcups, Liyu, Mimaki, and Roland DG, for a total of 2400 printers now available;
  • Fast Processing option, that enables printers to reduce bottlenecks and minimise idle printer time by boosting job processing performance, delivering an average of six times faster processing on the highest Fast level mode, with potential speed increases of up to 13 times faster;
  • A new Job Editor function, which offers improved usability and performance with features designed to simplify navigation, optimize space utilization, and improve nesting capabilities; and
  • Automated Fiery XF system backup and enhanced server file management further contribute to the efficiency and reliability of the system. 

John Henze, vice president, sales and marketing at Fiery, said, ‘Version 8 expands Fiery XF’s ability to keep wide format print production running optimally and efficiently. The Fast Processing acceleration gains means operators can easily find the sweet spot between production speed and the required quality. Rapid production alone isn’t the formula for profitable print; the key is finding the perfect balance between quality and productivity for each job type; Fiery XF 8 makes that important step even easier.’

Fiery XF 8 is claimed to deliver ‘significant’ performance gains and enhanced usability, as well as integration with over 2400 printers and 2100 cutter types. Such extensive device support allows user of XF 8 the ability to maximise their ROI by connecting to existing or future large format equipment.

Sue Hayward, commercial director at CMYUK, a Fiery XF user, commented, ‘Fiery XF was already extremely flexible in terms of printer and cutter support, but the introduction of version 8 takes that to another level with the hundreds of newly-added supported devices. In practical terms, no matter which printer or cutter a customer wants to add to their large format print production, chances are Fiery XF 8 will support it. This keeps onsite disruption, integration, installation, and training times to an absolute minimum, making all our lives easier.’