The KODAK APPROVAL System Enables Environmental Responsibility in Proofing
For nearly two decades KODAK APPROVAL Digital Color Imaging Systems have been producing contract quality proofs.
| In recent years, APPROVAL Systems have seen a rebirth in proofing for packaging and are now used for comping of 3-dimensional package mockup proofs for flexible, folding carton and tag and label packaging designs. The color predictability of APPROVAL Systems across substrates, including spot, corporate, and special colors enables designs to be brought to market faster. With better color matches in proofing, flexographic and offset print jobs are brought up to color faster using less waste on press. | 
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Remanufacturing further extends life cycle of APPROVAL Systems In 2008, Kodak launched a remanufactured program for APPROVAL Systems to satisfy demand in the packaging and overseas markets. With units being refurbished and upgraded with new components, these units could potentially be producing proofs for another 10 years or more. When you are ready to upgrade your equipment, Kodak can help make sure your old APPROVAL System doesn't end up in a landfill. Visit the Kodak Remanufactured Graphic Solutions page to contact us about buying back your old equipment | 
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KODAK APPROVAL Workstations getting faster and cheaper
Having already made the switch from CRT to LCD monitors, APPROVAL Workstations, which are needed to drive APPROVAL Systems, keep improving with every release. From the 1998 workstation containing two Intel Pentium II 400 MHz Xeon processors, to today's single quad-core 2.33 GHz Xeon processor, larger and more files can be processed, reducing processing and overall proofing times. In recent years, Kodak has made attractive trade-in offers to replace older workstations in the field.
KODAK Proofing Software reduces energy and footprint of legacy systems
KODAK Proofing Software provides a common software solution that drives both the APPROVAL System and the KODAK MATCHPRINT Inkjet System. In addition, it can replace multiple software programs requiring dedicated workstations and streamline proof production, therefore reducing the possibility of costly mistakes and consumables waste.
| Achieve more gamut using fewer digital donors
Newest among Kodak's continually evolving color proofing products are wide-gamut digital donor materials designed for the packaging market. In concert with currently available cyan, black, orange and green color donors, customers can now achieve an astounding color gamut that extends to more spot, corporate, brand and PANTONE colors than ever before.
With the new donors, you can achieve a color gamut typically possible with six or seven donors with only four digital donors. Not only do you reduce energy and waste in the proof production process, fewer resources are consumed in the manufacturing, packaging, and shipping of donor material. |
Consumable packaging reduction
In 2008, Kodak introduced a new packaging design for KODAK APPROVAL Digital Color Donors. The new packaging is more structurally sound, better protecting the media so there is less possibility of waste due to product damage. The new design also reduced the overall quantity of packaging material by over 50%. The reduced package weight translates to a reduction in fuel for shipping.
End cap recycling
Most APPROVAL Donors come in roll form. To protect the rolls of media during shipping, storage, and loading, plastic end caps are placed in the core of the rolls. In addition to the improvements in the overall packaging, Kodak introduced new, stronger plastic end caps for additional protection. Kodak also recently launched an end cap recycling program (PDF 1.81MB) where Kodak takes back end caps to be reused in manufacturing after being cleaned and inspected.
The cores that the APPROVAL Donors are wound around are also recyclable. These cardboard tubes offer a structurally sound solution for transporting and loading APPROVAL Donors, but can be recycled via local recycling programs.
