Hybrid Software supports Canon’s upcoming LabelStream LS2000

Hybrid Software’s Packz Version 10, the all-in-one PDF editor for packaging pre-press, has confirmed its support for Canon’s upcoming LabelStream LS2000 digital label press. 

Hybrid Software had previously worked with Canon to automate the workflow for Canon’s first-generation label press, the LabelStream LS4000. The direct interface for the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 press was co-developed by Hybrid Software to Canon’s specification and supports features of the new press. For example, Hybrid’s defective printhead indicator highlights affected imposition areas, by providing enhanced quality control through seamless integration with the Labelstream press.

By integrating the interface directly into Packz, the LabelStream LS2000 can be driven directly by operators who have Version 10 of Packz that are in use worldwide. There are currently 6,000 copies of Packz.
 
Patrick Coussement, chief technology officer of Hybrid Software, commented: ‘Packz serves two key roles in pre-press for labels and packaging.  Operators first edit the PDF artwork representing a single one-up label to make sure that the colors are mapped correctly to the printing inks, bleeds and technical marks are correct, variable data fields are linked and to make any other changes required for outstanding output.  Next, a step-and-repeat layout is applied to the one-up label to create a print-ready PDF file that maximizes coverage of the substrate and fits the artwork correctly to downstream cutting dies and finishing equipment. It’s a natural extension of Packz to support direct output to the LabelStream LS2000 press and an efficient workflow for our mutual customers.’

Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida, executive vice president and general manager, Canon USA, said: ‘We are excited to preview the capabilities of the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 inkjet press that can help meet the ever-changing demands for digital, high-quality label converting. We look forward to Labelexpo Americas and demonstrating how our products can contribute towards efficient and versatile label production.’