New Shiraz Focus V4

Shiraz Focus V4 introduces a host of innovative features and improvements to further enhance the usability and performance of the Focus product, our leading large format RIP solution for professional photographers. With the new generation of Shiraz Software we have introduced Focus Server for client server and multiple queue environments. This complements Focus Solo ideal for production printing in a one user, one printer situation.

RIP Buffering – is a new feature which enables queues to RIP ahead in parallel enabling faster production. You can now print on one queue and have additional queues Ripping and preparing jobs for output in background. New controls on Server V8 allow users to manage RIP buffering for each queue.

Hyper RIPPING – utilising the latest processor generation with multi core hyper threading capability allowing each core of the processor to work on separate tasks. We have introduced smart multitasking RIP engine which divides each job into smaller parts and by processing in parallel, delivers smarter performance and reduced waiting time.

Mac OS X Lion - Native support for the latest Mac OSX Lion operating system. Developed and certified for the new OS offering maximum functionality and performance by maintaining pace with new advances in hardware and Operating systems.

Windows 7 – Native support for the latest Windows 7 operating systems. Developed and certified for the new OS offering maximum functionality and performance by maintaining pace with new advances in hardware and Operating systems.

Updated Focus UI – The Focus Foto module has been completely re-designed, streamlining workflow, simplifying common tasks and enhancing the look & feel of the application making it more intuitive to work with. The resulting new Focus V4 has faster UI response while still maintaining its robustness and quality.

Extended Triptych Feature –Building upon existing Gallery Wrap Function of Focus used for creating canvas wraps, Focus V4 introduces a unique and versatile feature to split an image over any number of rows and columns. Users can also specify gap between the wraps and the frame type used.

New Frame Options –Users can now select two additional Frame options: Sample and Stretch, extending the ability to specify mirror options for gallery warps.

Ruby Gallery Wrap – Introducing a unique feature to enable users to create sophisticated diamond shape gallery wrap easily with various user parameters.

Gallery Wrap Overlap Feature – A new feature to allow for any misalignment and changes in size, when stretching canvas. Users can now specify a safety margin for the image overlap.

Image Quality Checks – Focus V4 performs additional image quality checks and warns users of any potential issues ensuring consistent output.

New “Live Update” Utility– A completely new Live Update utility regularly checks against our servers, offering software updates, keeping your software and media profile suite up to date. Using the new Live Update technology the latest software and media profiles are delivered fast and seamlessly directly to the end user from our global cloud servers.

New Thumbnail Generator – Introducing a new fast and efficient WYSIWYG thumbnail generator. Each job is represented as it will be printed showing the nest, crop lines, actual layout and all the user defined print options.

New “Shiraz Viewer” Tool – A new sophisticated remote connection tool enabling an instant remote connection to any computer over the Internet, even through firewalls. This utility can be used for technical support, sales demonstrations or quick resolution of any issue and is now an integral part of the Server V8 software. Shiraz Viewer is used by sales and technical support engineers, both at Shiraz and our dealers, to train users, reduce downtime and provide the best service to Shiraz customers.

Web Based Installation – The V8 installers have been created to work with cloud storage and deliver critical components on-demand. The new installers have smaller footprints and so are delivered more efficiently. The latest drivers and profiles are installed at the same time as the application reducing the time it takes to install, reducing the number of steps required and creating a positive installation experience.

New License Keys – All Shiraz products now offer the choice of hardware or software license keys enabling appropriate choice for the environment. The multi-platform hardware USB license key enables robust moving of license between stations while the software license offers a safe and efficient storage of the license data within the computer ensuring no accidental damage to the key.

General Enhancements and Improvements – Numerous additional enhancements and improvements keeping Shiraz RIP Focus V4 at the forefront of printing technology reaching new levels of quality, performance stability and maturity.