ONYX Graphics adds support for HP Designjet 8000s Printer

Salt Lake City, USA, 11 December 2006 — ONYX Graphics today announced it has added support for the HP Designjet 8000s printer. The driver is available for all ONYX version 7.0 workflow solution software products including ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop and ONYX  RIPCenter.

In alliance with HP, ONYX Graphics has optimized the HP Designjet 8000s driver and profiles to operate the printer at its top performance capabilities. ONYX software solutions include key features such as PANTONE Spot Color Matching, Contour Cutting Workflow and Job Nesting, which enhance the performance capabilities of the HP Designjet 8000s printer. The ONYX driver includes support for the following HP Designjet 8000s features:

  • Printer Resolution: 720 x 720 dpi, 540 x 720 dpi and 360 x 360 dpi.

  • Ink Configurations: CMYK, CMYKcm, CMYKOG, CMYKOB, CMYKRB, CMYKSS.

  • Media Options: supports heater settings for front, print and rear; print direction; cutter; media feet length and media feed adjust; and mode select.

  • Superior Error Handling: bi-directional communication support for error handling; displays select printer warnings before printing.


The HP Designjet 8000s printer is a 64-inch inkjet that creates long-lasting outdoor signage. According to HP, this printer will boost production and profitability, increase print volume, improve services and reduce ink and media costs. 

The ONYX driver includes color profiles for all HP media for the HP Designjet 8000s. Additional third-party profiles from media providers such as Avery, Kapco and Océ will be available on the ONYX website over the coming weeks. ONYX continues to work closely with HP and other media providers to produce a wide range of media profiles.

Pricing

The HP Designjet 8000s printer driver is included in ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop and ONYX RIPCenter Version 7, in new software packages purchased after December 11, 2006.  Registered Version 7 users with licenses obtained prior to December 11 can purchase the driver for US$495 or €595.

Availability

Users can download the driver and media profiles from the ONYX Graphics website. To locate an authorized ONYX Authorized Reseller, visit www.onyxgfx.com, or call 800-828-0723 (international +1-801-954-5380). 
About ONYX Graphics, Inc.

ONYX Graphics, Inc. develops and markets commercial printing software and solutions for the digital color printing marketplace. The ONYX software suite serves a broad range of digital production devices with high quality output. Its award-winning and market-leading products include ONYX ProductionHouse, ONYX PosterShop and ONYX RIPCenter, which support more than 350 popular printer models from small to large, from grand format inkjets to flatbed printers. ONYX is the leading developer of large format digital color printing software with the largest installed base worldwide. For more information, visit www.onyxgfx.com. 

For more information contact: 

Nick Gale
Manager Media Relations
Océ Technologies
Tel.: +31.77.359.5628
Email: nick.gale@oce.com