We've got what it takes.

What does our having the most innovative technology and equipment capabilities mean for your brand? It means a flexible and cost-effective workflow with unmatched speed to market. It means having facilities across the country that all function seamlessly as one. It means doing all this in the most sustainable, eco-friendly way. And it means producing your work more efficiently, saving you time and money. Keeping your brand our focus as we continue to be on the forefront of innovation is fundamental for EarthColor. After all, having a vision of the future only matters if we're looking out for you along the way.

We are consistently expanding and updating our equipment list based on the needs of our clients. If you don't see something you're looking for, contact a sales representative at (973) 884-1300. Chances are, we've got it.

Digital Prepress

Digital Scanning
Desktop/High-End Color Retouching/Stripping/Imaging/Platemaking
Archiving and Retrieval
Digital Asset Management System
AIM (Active Image • Management)
CTP (Computer-To-Plate)
Proofing

Digital Scanners

(4) Linotype-Hell 3900 Chromascan Drum Scanners
(2) Linotype-Hell Topaz Flatbed Scanner 12" x 18"
(1) Linotype-Hell Flatbed Scanner 11" x 17"
(2) Linotype-Hell 3900 Scanners
(1) Linotype-Hell 3400 Chromascan Drum Scanner
(4) UMAX-UC 1260 Flatbed Scanner for Linework and Logos -2400 Dpi 8.5" x 14"
(1) UMAX Flatbed Scanner 2100 XL 12" x 18"
(1) Epson 836XL Flatbed Scanner 12" x 14"

Desktop/High-End Color Retouching/ Stripping/Imaging/Plate Making

(132) Apple Power Macintosh G5 Processors for Color Retouching, Stripping & Imposition
(12) Windows NT Workstations File Server SGI Origin with 15 Terabytes Live Storage
(5) File Server SGI Origin with 8 Terabytes Live Storage

Archiving And Retrieval

Archiving and Retrieval Stations with G5 Processors, 20 GB DLT Tape Drivers, High-speed DVD & CD Burners. All data is also backed up on an AIT Jukebox, using 260 GB AIT-3 or 130 GB AIT-2 Tapes.
File Servers with SGI Origin with 4 Terabytes Live Storage

Note: All images/files for customers are backed up at least three times to two different types of media and live jobs are backed up with 3 AIT Jukeboxes, as well as being kept live on servers. The storage of images and files on the file servers allows for quick and easy retrieval.

Digital Asset Management System: AIM (Active Image Management)

24/7/365 Web Access to Media Assets
Repurposing – Resize, Crop and Reformat Image file
Move, Copy and Rename Files
Download hi-res
Robust Web-based administration

CTP (Computer-To-Plate )

(8) Agfa Avalon Thermal Platesetters
(1) Screen Platesetter
(1) Toray Waterless Plate Processor – All Locations Using Artpro Nexus Workflow

Proofing And Conventional Stripping

(3) Soft Proofing Stations
(6) Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Inkjet Proofers (hi-res proofer)
(9) Epson Contract Proofers, SWOP
(7) Kodak Approval Digital Proofing Systems XP4
(3) Canon ImagePrograf Proofer
(1) Canon 1120 Color Copier
(1) Canon ImpoProof Digital Blueline
(1) HP ImpoProof Digital Blueline
(1) HP Wide Format Proofer
(1) 50" Colorspan Inkjet
(1) Creo Digital Spectrum Proofer
(1) AGFA Grand Sherpa Proofer

Network

All EarthColor Companies Are Linked via T-1 and T3 lines. Full Modem capabilities. E-mail Capabilities Up to 10MB.

T-1 & T-3 Lines
ADSL
WWW
VPN
WAM! NET
FTP

Presses/Sheetfed

(1) Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105-8, 8-Color 29.5" x 41.34" with In-line UV or Aqueous Coaters, Extended Delivery, CPC 24-Color Control-Closed Loop Spectrophotometer
(1) Mitsubishi Waterless, 8-Color 28" x 40" with In-line Interchangeable UV or Aqueous Coaters
(1) Heidelberg Speedmaster C/D, 6-Color 28" x 40" with Extended Delivery and UV or Aqueous Interchangeable Coaters
(1) Heidelberg Speedmaster C/D, 6-Color 28" x 40" with Extended Delivery and Aqueous Coater with CPC 21 Spectrophotometer Color Control System
(1) Heidelberg Speedmaster C/D, 6-Color 28" x 40" with Aqueous Coater
(1) Heidelberg 102 Speedmaster Perfector, 6-Color 28" x 40" (2/4) with Aqueous Coater
(1) Heidelberg Speedmaster C/D Perfector, 6-Color 28" x 40" (2/4) Press
(2) Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105-6, 6-color 29.5" x 41.34" with In-line Aqueous Coater, Extended Delivery, CPC 24 Color Control-Closed Loop Spectrophotometer
(1) Mitsubishi Waterless, 6-Color 37" x 51" with Aqueous Coater
(1) Mitsubishi Waterless, 6-Color 28" x 40" with In-line Interchangeable UV or Aqueous Coaters
(1) Mitsubishi Waterless, 6-Color 28" x 40" with Aqueous Coater
(1) Komori, 6-Color 28" x 40" with Aqueous Coater
(1) MAN Roland, 2-Color 28" x 40" Perfector
(1) Mitsubishi, 2-Color 28" X 40"

Presses/WEB

(1) Heidelberg M600 Full Web, 8-Color 23.5625" x 38" with In-line UV Coating, QuadTechRGS-5 Register Control and Color Control Closed Loop, Sheeter, Combination Folder with 4, and 8-page Module, Die Scoring and Perforating
(1) Heidelberg M600 Full Web, 6-Color 23.5625" x 38" with QuadTechRGS-5 Register Control and Color Control Closed Loop, Sheeter, Prefolder, Combination Folder with 4, 6 and 8 page Module, In-line Pasting, Remoist Gluing, Die Scoring and Perforating
(1) Harris M-1000be Full Web 7 Unit, 6-color 22.875" x 38" with Perforating and Gluing Options
(1) Beiren 3840 Full Web, 6-Color 22.75" x 38" with Scoring, Pattern Perforator, Sheeter, Pattern Gluer, Register Control and Cutoff, Full In-line Finishing with Ribbon Deck, Diecutter, Wet Flap/ Hotmelt Gluing and Rotary Trimmer
(1) Harris M110 Half Web, 6-Color 17.75" x 26.5" with Scoring, Pattern Perforator, Sheeter, Pattern Gluer, Register Control and Cutoff, Full In-line Finishing with Ribbon Deck, Wet Flap/Hotmelt Gluing and Rotary Trimmer