​When their long-trusted Xitron Sierra prepress software and Raster Blaster Tiff Catcher approached end-of-life, Print Shop Supervisor Kurtis Uthe knew it was time to find a new solution. “Our biggest concern was having a smooth transition,” Kurtis said. “We needed something compatible with our older equipment and backed by great customer support.”

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The Senate’s pressroom includes two Ryobi 3404E-DI presses, a Konica Minolta 4070 color copier, and two Konica Minolta 6136 black-and-white copiers. All are critical to daily operations, and the shop needed a workflow that could drive them reliably.

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After exploring their options, the team invested in Xitron’s K2 workflow. Installation and training took just one week, and Kurtis was impressed with the results.

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“K2 has performed excellently for us, said Kurtis. “It makes our existing
workflows smoother and creating new ones much simpler.”

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The improved, streamlined interface was a welcome change from their previous system, and the ability to integrate seamlessly with both offset and digital equipment meant no production slowdowns. “Xitron made it very easy and pleasant to upgrade,” Kurtis added. “Their personable sales staff and knowledgeable install/training team made it feel like others were invested in helping us succeed the entire time.”

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Xitron’s commitment to supporting legacy equipment while delivering modern workflow capabilities mirrors the Senate print shop’s own philosophy—maintain what works but be ready to adapt when change is necessary. It’s a combination that ensures this in-house operation will continue meeting the Senate’s needs for years to come.