EFI has launched two Fiery digital front ends (DFEs) for the new Xerox Versant 2100 engine with the aim of ensuring image quality and productivity.

The Xerox EX 2100 and EX-P 2100 print servers use a 10-bit, 1,200dpi processing technology at the digital front end which can sharpen the edges of tinted text and graphics, meaning less output needs reworking. The Fiery FS100 Pro platform, on which the DFEs are based, can help ensure overprinting and transparencies print correctly the first time.

The DFEs are integrated with Xerox FreeFlow Workflow Collection and FreeFlow Core, providing customers with time-saving automation and operational efficiency. Designed for graphics-intensive jobs and variable data work, the EX-P 2100 includes Fiery HyperRIP technology, which the company claims is able to process files up to 40 percent faster than other DFEs.

Other benefits include internal sensor-based profiling and calibration for colour quality and repeatability, and the option of separating screening modes within the same job in order to ensure the best quality for all elements (text, graphics and images).

Robert Stabler, senior vice-president at Xerox comments: "Fiery servers are unique in their ability to increase shop automation and productivity with their seamless integration to EFI MIS and web-to-print products, as well as leading prepress workflow solutions."