The Next Wave - Digital Directions

William DeMarco, worldwide product manager, digital halftone proofing, at Kodak Polychrome Graphics, on digital color proofing's need for DFEs compatible with multiple RIPs.

"In 1999, customers will increasingly require the use of open front-end architecture. Customers want to use a common proofing system across many environments in the industry; therefore, they need an open front-end specification to ensure electronic interface capability.