Color-Logic to Show Latest Print Embellishment and Metallic Color Innovations at DRUPA 2024

West Chester, OH (May 6, 2024) — As the world eagerly anticipates the return of DRUPA after an eight-year hiatus, Color-Logic, the global leader in print embellishment and metallic color systems, is set to captivate attendees with groundbreaking advancements. Partnering with Ricoh, Color-Logic will command attention on the Ricoh Stand in Hall 8A, where the cutting-edge Color-Logic

Software will be demonstrated on the new Ricoh Pro 7500 Digital press with specialty inks. Since the last DRUPA, the Color-Logic Process Metallic Color System has been continuously refined to meet the evolving demands of printers, graphic designers, and brands seeking to differentiate themselves in the market while achieving predictable results, reducing waste, and reducing time to market.

Visitors to DRUPA 2024 can expect to witness significant enhancements from Color-Logic, including:

1. Expanded Metallic Colors Library: Color-Logic has expanded its metallic colors library from 250 to an impressive 924 shades. With just silver toner and paper, or with white toner and a silver-based metallic stock, printers now have access to a vast array of options, including 30 new gold colors. In total, the Color-Logic system offers 50 gold and bronze metallic shades in a single pass.
2. More Pattern-FX Volumes: Pattern-FX (introduced at DRUPA 2016), now boasts seven volumes, each containing 20 seamless patterns with six effects. Pattern-FX is compatible with all 924 Color-Logic metallic colors, offering designers an astounding 776,160 possible embellishments within Adobe Illustrator.
3. Debut of Text-FX: Making its European debut at DRUPA 2024, Text-FX includes 20 fully editable text styles that seamlessly integrate with Pattern-FX and Color-Logic color palettes, providing designers unparalleled creative flexibility.
4. FX-Viewer: Enabling designers and printers to preview Color-Logic effects before production, FX-Viewer eliminates guesswork and minimizes costly press time and material wastage by eliminating trial-and-error runs.
5. S.M.A.R.T. Centre: The Color-Logic comprehensive resource hub–the S.M.A.R.T. Centre–equips printers and graphic designers with the tools and knowledge needed to seamlessly implement embellishments. From software solutions to training resources, and with marketing tools and an extensive library of tips and tricks videos, the Color-Logic S.M.A.R.T. Centre ensures a smooth transition to enhanced print embellishment. Additionally, licensed Color-Logic printers receive more than 125 press-ready marketing files encompassing more than 300 SKUs to kickstart their marketing initiatives.

“At DRUPA 2024, Color-Logic is proud to showcase our latest innovations in print embellishment and metallic color systems, empowering printers and designers to unleash their creativity and deliver exceptional results,” said Mark Geeves, director of Color-Logic sales and marketing. “DRUPA 2024 attendees are encouraged to visit the Ricoh Stand to experience Color-Logic’s revolutionary solutions firsthand.”

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About Color-Logic
Color-Logic develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications. Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results. Color-Logic decorative effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment. Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.