From: Conrad_Geiger@NeXT.com (Conrad Geiger - Manager, International NeXT User Groups)
Newsgroups: biz.next.newprod
Subject: Announcing Goldleaf's eXTRASET for High Resolution Output on NeXT
Date: 25 Jan 93 22:19:14 GMT
Reply-To: user_groups@next.com (Conrad Geiger)

For Immediate Release

Contact:
John Fox, V.P. Marketing
Goldleaf Publishing
Voice: (415) 257-3516
Fax: (415) 454-8106

eXTRASET Creates Key Advantages for Technical Publishing on Computers
Running NeXTSTEP

SAN FRANCISCO, CA.  - Goldleaf Publishing, Inc. announced the release
of eXTRASET, a software and hardware combination that allows high
resolution output from any NeXT publishing application directly to
the Goldleaf Imagesetter. eXTRASET's high speed and ease-of-use make
it the perfect addition to NeXT-based technical documentation
departments.

eXTRASET's software drivers are seamlessly integrated into the
NeXTSTEP operating environment through the Print Manager control
panel. When the Print Manager is invoked, eXTRASET's imagesetter
selections show up along with all other printer selections. When
ready to print, the user specifies the imagesetter and print
resolution (1200, 2540, and 3000 dpi are supported), clicks on the
print button, and output to the imagesetter is automatically and
immediately started. With eXTRASET, output to an imagesetter is no
more difficult than printing to a laser printer. This is an
especially important development for those using NeXT workstations to
create technical and other documentation in-house, where last minute
revisions are common. By having eXTRASET and a Goldleaf Imagesetter
in-house, users will have more control over final output of their
films, thus giving them strong time and cost advantages over other
departments and companies that must rely completely on outside
vendors.

Each Goldleaf Imagesetter is specially modified by Goldleaf's
technicians so that it will connect directly to a NeXT workstation
via the SCSI port. Thus, eXTRASET completely eliminates the need to
purchase a separate, stand-alone raster image processor (RIP),
resulting in a savings of thousands of dollars. Additionaly, the
Goldleaf Imagesetter will employ ULTRE's new CQR imagesetter
technology for improved registration of color plates.

Goldleaf is an OEM for the ULTRE products from the ULTRE division of
Linotype-Hell. Goldleaf selected ULTRE-based imagesetters for
eXTRASET due to its large installed base (over 6,000 worldwide),
reliable performance, ease-of-use, and extreme cost effectiveness.
eXTRASET is available as a complete software and imagesetter package
and can be purchased directly from Goldleaf or through Goldeaf's
authorized VARs and VADs. The eXTRASET solutions include a license
from NeXT Computer, Inc. and Adobe Systems, Inc. to use their Display
PostScript Level 2 language, which is included with NeXT Computers.
Privately held Goldleaf Publishing is a leading developer of NeXT and
Atari system solutions for the publishing and graphic arts
industries. eXTRASET is Goldleaf's fourth release in their complete
line of publishing solutions for computers running NeXTSTEP. Other
products include eXTRASCAN, eXTRACOLOR, and eXTRACAL. Future Goldleaf
products will include software and hardware solutions for color input
and output devices.

NeXT and NeXTSTEP are trademarks of NeXT Computer, Inc. Goldleaf,
Goldleaf Imagesetter, eXTRACOLOR, eXTRACAL, eXTRASCAN, and eXTRASET
are trademarks of Goldleaf Publishing, Inc. ULTRE is a registered
trademark of the ULTRE division of Linotype Hell. Other products and
companies mentioned are trademarked by their respective companies.

Goldleaf Publishing, Inc.
700 Larkspur Landing Circle, Suite 199
Larkspur, CA 94939
Phone: (415) 257-3515
Fax: (415) 454-8106