ColorLogic, a Hybrid Software colour management brand, has released ZePrA 13 Smart Color Server with new automation tools, enhanced image processing controls, and expanded support for multicolour and ink-saving workflows designed for modern pre-press operations.
A standout feature of ZePrA 13 is the new Flows module, which enables users to combine multiple colour configurations and automate tasks through rule-based routing. This reduces the number of hot folders and manual steps, making production cleaner and more efficient. Users can set up flows for common tasks, such as applying a colour conversion followed by ink reduction, all within one streamlined queue.
ZePrA 13 also introduces a dedicated Image Quality tab in the configuration interface. This tab consolidates all image processing settings, such as sharpening, resolution changes, and format options, into a single, intuitive layout. Users can define thresholds for upscaling and downscaling, adjust dimensions proportionally or by fixed units, and choose whether to resample files.
These enhancements make it easier to prepare print-ready files with consistent visual quality. For operations utilizing extended gamut printing, ZePrA 13 provides new tools that enhance both quality and efficiency. The software now supports on-the-fly SaveInk profile creation for multicolour workflows, with selectable savings levels. Additionally, the new SmartLink method ‘Multicolour Preserve CMYK’ ensures that CMYK elements remain unchanged while spot colours are expanded into the full multicolour gamut – a critical feature for brand integrity in packaging production.
