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The Tektronix Phaser(TM) 480 Color Printer
Large-format photographic-quality color printing for your workgroup, at record-breaking speeds.
With the new Tektronix Phaser 480 dye sublimation color printer, you can
substantially cut overhead expenses and look great at the same time. Now
you can print accurate, continuous-tone color, on large format paper, at a
speed of just three minutes per page. The Phaser 480 provides workgroup
color printing for graphic arts, engineering/scientific, and other
photorealistic applications.
The Phaser 480 won't get in the way of your work. It's a tool designed to
make your work flow more efficiently and speed your response to projects
and deadlines. We've kept the operation simple and easy. Even our color
control software was designed to minimize the learning curve and get on
with production.
The Phaser 480 features the expanded color matching capabilities of our
exclusive TekColor(TM) rendering software. Graphic artists can rely on TekColor Dynamic Correction for color matching simulations of Commerical, SWOP (Specifications for Web Offset Publications), or Euroscale presses. Just what you need for critical colors such as skin tones, product color matches, and corporate colors.
PANTONE®*-approved process Color simulations are standard. For applications that require additional color management support, and EfiColor(TM) profile is available.
As a co-developer with Adobe of the PostScript Level 2 software for
Tektronix printers, our engineers have optimized the Phaser 480 for
state-of-the-art color-rendering and image processing. The result is fast,
accurate color printing for your workgroup at affordable, in-house prices.
Tektronix introduced TekColor Photofine(TM) rendering in our letter-size dye sublimation printer, the Phaser IISDX. Photofine sharpens text, smoothes gradations, and optimizes image detail. It's built into the Phaser 480, as well.
In today's competitive marketplace it pays to employ every advantage. The
Phaser 480 provides an affordable alternative to costly color iterations
and production delays with outside services. Waiting for color prints and
proofs is yesterday's inconvenience. Now you can fine-tune color to your
heart's content and review the output in moments, at your office.
Impress your clients with photographic-quality, full color layouts, without
cutlines or paste-up. For project approvals, print multiple copies to speed
the review process. Output sizes range from full-size, single pages to
double page spreads, with plenty of room for full edge bleeds.
For engineers and scientists, the Phaser 480 offers large format,
continuous-tone color printing that accurately captures fine details.
Perfect for solids modeling, cartography, architectural rendering and
satellite imaging. If your application requires matching the colors on your
display, choose the Simulate Display color correction setting.
Tektronix hardware and software engineers have accelerated every aspect of
image processing and data handling to ensure that the Phaser 480 is the
fastest color printer in its class. The Adobe(TM) PostScript(TM) Level 2 controller is hardware accelerated and supports data decompression, reducing network transmission time. The Phaser Print plug-in for Adobe Photoshop(TM) (Macintosh version) expedites image offload, with support for color correction and image replication.
An impressive 32 Mbytes of RAM is standard. That's enough memory to handle
most large photographic files, without the additional expense of a
high-end, dedicated server. With the Phaser 480, you won't tie up your
computer with image processing. It all takes place in the printer. You can
add memory, up to a total of 64 Mbytes, to maximize input buffers and
throughput, as your application requires.
You don't have to be a systems expert to share the Phaser 480 with your
workgroup. There's no hardware to install in your computer, no dedicated
print server required. Just plug it in and you're ready to share it with
Macs, PCs, and workstations - simultaneously. Ethernet is available in
EtherTalk(TM), Novell NetWare, and TCP/IP(TM) protocols.
Tektronix is the leader in dye sublimation technology. We offer the most
comprehensive selection of models and configurations of desktop color
printers available. Your dealer can help you choose the model that's best
for you. Call your nearest authorized Tektronix dealer for a complete
demonstration.
Pick a Tektronix color printer, and you will also receive TekColor Care, our comprehensive support system. TekColor Care provides a full range of services that make your use of a Tektronix color printer worry- and hassle-free.
Made for Each Other
Tektronix offers a full line of high-quality supplies for the Phaser 480. To ensure the most reliable performance and consistent, PANTONE®-approved solid color simulations, use only genuine Tektronix supplies and media with your Tektronix color printer. They were made for each other.
*Pantone Inc.'s check-standard trademark for color reproduction and color reproduction materials.
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