Quebec, Canada, May 27 2008: Dynagram, the provider of the widest range of imposition solutions, announced today that the International Cooperation for the Integration of the Processes in Prepress, Press and Postpress (CIP4) organization and Printing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF) have officially approved inpO2 version 3.0 as being CIP4-certified.

This certification attests to the interoperability of inpO2 with other JDF-enabled consumers of imposition layouts, such as RIPs and prepress workflows.  This means that the JDF imposition file produced by inpO2 can be seamlessly used by components of the workflow that are based on the JDF technology.  inpO2 has been specifically tested  for conformance to the “Layout Creator to Imposition’’ ICS document, using JDF version 1.3.

“inp02 was a very easy program to access and understand. The layouts were easy to produce and view while the necessary changes can be made on screen with a click of the mouse. It is a very nice program,’’ commented Brandon Iskey, Computational Research Scientist at PIA/GATF.

“Dynagram is an early adopter and strong believer in the JDF standard. We are proud to have successfully completed the PIA/GATF certification process to bring our inpO2 product to the next level in interoperability conformance,” explained Chantal Lemay, Director of R&D at Dynagram. “During the past years, JDF emerged with a mandate for overall connectivity and automation. Now that JDF is gaining popularity in real production environments, we realize that the traditional imposition tool is more important than ever to streamline data exchange between processes, while keeping complete control over the imposition layout. For that reason, we are committed in continuing to collaborate with the CIP4 organization in their JDF effort regarding the imposition process,’’ continued Ms Lemay.

Further details on the JDF Product Certification Program can be found at http://www.cip4.org/certification/intro.php. Vendors who want to inquire about certification may call Brandon Iskey, Computational Research Scientist at PIA/GATF and the JDF Certification Program Administrator, at 1-800-910-4283 ext. 787 or +1 412-259-1787 for international callers.

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About CIP4
CIP4 brings together vendors, consultants, and end-users in the print communications, graphic arts industry, and associated sectors, covering a variety of equipment, software, peripherals, and processes. Members participate in focused working groups to define the Job Definition Format (JDF), PrintTalk, and other standards relevant to process automation; to study user requirements; to test product interoperability; and to develop a range of JDF software development tools. Information on CIP4, including membership details, is available from the organization’s website: www.cip4.org. Or contact: Stefan Daun, Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics, +49 6151 155 575, secretariat@cip4.org. All content and ideas submitted to the CIP4 user groups and intellectual property rights subsisting therein shall become the exclusive property of CIP4. 

About PIA/GATF
PIA/GATF is the world’s largest graphic arts trade association representing an industry with more than 1.2 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency, and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research, and technical information. Website: www.gain.net

About Dynagram
Dynagram is synonymous with digital imposition. As the independent technology powerhouse behind a wide spectrum of digital imposition solutions with unparalleled functionality, Dynagram's mission is to set an unprecedented common-sense standard in the industry for the quality, efficiency and cost-savings of digital imposition. Its flagship products, DynaStrip, INposition and inpO2, are distributed worldwide by major prepress suppliers and manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.dynagram.com.