The problem
Incoming images — advertisements, editorial photographs and raw JPEGs — are rarely print-ready. Unbalanced histograms, compression and poor contrast cause the printed result to look washed out without prior correction.
- Raw RGB images without prepress preparation
- Inconsistent advertisements that must be normalized before printing
- JPEG artifacts and loss of sharpness in the production workflow
How it works
ReCo is image-processing technology, not a generator. It reads the histogram and automatically adjusts the parameters that determine the printed result.
- Analyze the histogram of each individual image.
- Correct white and black points, brightness and contrast.
- Adjust saturation and sharpness for a natural result.
- Deliver output ready for conversion and printing on the selected substrate.
Observed effects
- More natural, vibrant and balanced photographs
- Greater color consistency before printing
- Improved contrast, depth and sharpness
- Automated processing with no manual image-by-image setup
- Optional additions: JPEG artifact removal and enlargement up to 200%
ReCo is not generative artificial intelligence: no imagery is invented. It is adaptive processing based on statistical histogram analysis.
Where to find it
ReCo is a technology component, not a standalone product. It powers the IPM engine and can be enabled as an option in selected PDF workflows.
- IPM Serviceproduct
Automatic processing of individual images (JPEG, JPG, PSD).
- App ReCodelivery model
iOS application available; Android version in development.
- PageFinisher Xtraproduct
ReCo is available when the optional IPM feature is enabled.
- ColorBoxdelivery model
Hardware and deployment package that can include Binuscan engines.
If IPM is not enabled in PageFinisher Xtra, images embedded in PDFs are not processed by ReCo.