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Navigator
Northstar
RIP and Workflow for desktop inkjet and toner printers
Combining the Navigator Harlequin RIP with Xitron’s color transform technology ensures consistent "what you see is what you print" results. Whether using CMYK, Pantone spot colors, or both, Navigator Northstar provides the color control you need for applications like envelopes, flyers, brochures, and desktop labels.
If you're an end user, dealer, or developer dissatisfied with your current RIP or printer driver results, let us know. Xitron can help redefine your color!
Navigator Northstar addresses inconsistent color issues for users of Astrojet M1 printers, Colordyne 1600 (C & S), Neopost Mach 5 and Mach X, Formax Colormax 7, and Trojan series printers, all using the Memjet VersaPass™ inkjet head.
Navigator Northstar is compatible with the following Memjet VersaPass™ devices:
Navigator Northstar Features
Intuitive GUI
An intuitive interface means less training and more production time. Navigator Northstar’s GUI builds on the successful Navigator Workflow used by thousands of printing companies, allowing operators to quickly adapt to its functionality.
Multi-platform (macOS or Windows) compatible
The client-server architecture allows jobs to be submitted, viewed, and processed from macOS and Windows anywhere on the network. Additional client licenses are available for high-production environments.
Network or USB connectivity
Connect to your printer via network or USB port—both methods are easily configurable and quick to set up.
Fastest professional grade RIP available
Built on the Harlequin RIP core, Navigator Northstar’s RIP is the fastest of its kind, processing jobs in seconds—even complex, image-rich ones. It’s a native PDF interpreter that runs on 64-bit Windows 10 and offers workflow pre-flight options.
Global or specific color adjustment
Choose Spot Color Matching or Global Color Adjustments with Navigator Northstar’s color tools. Whether your job includes RGB, CMYK, or spot colors, achieving accurate color on paper is quick and easy.
Graphic Merge Capability
Easily combine graphics like logos or mailing indicia for high-speed printing on Memjet and OKI envelope printers.
Spot Color Matching
Match spot colors using an interactive display. Print a Pantone swatch sheet, select the closest match, and release the job for printing. Curated spot color libraries and archived job settings streamline repeat jobs.
Economical – low cost of ownership
Navigator Northstar’s low cost of ownership ensures quick ROI. Increased productivity, a short learning curve, and ease of use lower your cost per piece, boosting margins and competitiveness.
Adding Xitron’s Variegator variable data software transforms your Northstar printer into an on-demand personalized marketing tool. If you’re using variable data software from another vendor, Navigator likely supports it.