Four years after introducing GMG ColorProof o4 at Drupa, GMG, supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, today introduced, at Drupa 2008, GMG ColorProof o5. GMG ColorProof o5 is a major version upgrade of its highly successful color management software system, providing the most accurate way of calibrating digital inkjet proofing engines to produce digital contract color proofs, precisely matched to the printing press. GMG ColorProof o5 builds on its knowledge, and the consistency of, industry standards - along with a completely new, redesigned user interface - to make proofing easier and accurate for the experienced and novice user.

GMG ColorProof is a color management software system that provides the most accurate way of creating digital contract-quality inkjet color proofs precisely matched to the printing process. It includes all the tools to calibrate and consistently and efficiently manage the proofing process. Perhaps most important is what others say about GMG ColorProof. In a number of third-party tests worldwide, GMG ColorProof consistently achieves the top scores. The central element in the software, the unique "4D Color Transformation Engine", guarantees the best possible quality and color accuracy when producing contract proofs on a variety of output devices.

The prominent new features of GMG ColorProof o5 are geared to making the application user-friendlier and more clearly implemented among a variety of workflows:

New, clearly-structured user interface
At first glance, ColorProof o5 has a completely new, modern, simpler user interface, where 75% of the typical tasks - such as selection of the proofing job, the Proof Standard and calibrations - can now be handled when files are selected for proofing, without losing time opening submenus. ColorProof o5 displays the primary elements of the job to be proofed, and a graphic display of the hot folders and associated workflows. For example, current jobs in the Job List can be filtered and sorted according to different criteria. Previously printed jobs are managed in a History List, where they can be reprinted with a single click. Printer queues give a rapid overview of the status of the installed printers and of the jobs due to be processed on each printer.

The Workflow overview provides a graphic representation of the complete system, including hot folders, associated workflows and printers, so that the system operator can immediately access parameter settings when necessary, and check system utilization. The Load Balancing function, showing where several printers are assigned to one workflow, is also quickly referenced. Errors can be detected much faster and more easily.