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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 15, 2007 -- ONYX Graphics today announced it has added support for the Mutoh ValueJet Series inkjet printers. Drivers for these printers are now available for use with ONYX® ProductionHouseTM and ONYX PosterShop® Version 7 Workflow Solutions software products.  ONYX software solutions include key features such as PANTONE® Spot Color Matching, Contour Cutting Workflow and Automatic Job Nesting, which enhance the performance capabilities of the Mutoh ValueJet Series printers. 
“Mutoh is excited about the new release of drivers for the ValueJet printer line-up as part of Mutoh America Inc. and Onyx’s continuing partnership in the digital printing industry,” said Randy Anderson, Software Media and Color Program Manager.
The Mutoh ValueJet 1204-48”, Mutoh ValueJet 1604-64” and Mutoh ValueJet 2606-100” are Mutoh’s new wide format, outdoor inkjet printers.  ONYX has developed the Mutoh ValueJet Series drivers and profiles to operate the printers at top performance capabilities.
The ONYX drivers include the new Mutoh “Wave and Scan” width commands supported by the printer firmware. This driver controls automatically improve the way the heads of the printer lay down ink and can increase quality depending on print condition  The ONYX drivers also include support for other Mutoh VaueJet features, including:

Resolutions:  1440 / 1440x720/ 720 / 540x720 dpi,12 mode combinations (resolutions and passes).
Ink Configurations:  CMYK on 1204-48” and 1604-64” models; CMYKlclm on 2606-100” model.
Media Options:  Support for quality mode modification; user media selection; and individually controlled pre-, platen- and post-dryer-heater controls.

The driver includes 11 media profiles for the Mutoh ValueJet 1204-48” and Mutoh ValueJet 1604-64” models.  ONYX Profiles are also available on Mutoh’s website: www.mutoh.com. Other ONYX profiles will be available on the ONYX website.
Availability
Mutoh ValueJet Series inkjet printer drivers are included in all standard Version 7 ONYX ProductionHouse and ONYX PosterShop software.  For more information, locate an authorized ONYX Authorized Reseller by visiting 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 RIPCenterTM, which support to 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.
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