WOBURN, Mass. & BAD HOMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: TYPE), a leading global provider of text imaging solutions, and its subsidiary, Linotype GmbH, have released new versions of their award-winning FontExplorer® X font management solution. FontExplorer X Pro 3.1 for Macintosh® and 2.3 for Windows® systems, in addition to FontExplorer X Server 1.6, are available immediately from www.fontexplorerx.com.
FontExplorer X Server now features LDAP (lightweight directory access protocol) functions, which support multiple domains, nested groups and the ability to monitor active or open directory groups for user changes. Version 1.6 also enables network administrators to disconnect users from the server and prevent server updates. Both server and client machines require updates to the latest versions of FontExplorer X in order to take advantage of the new server functions.
Among several new features, FontXplorer X Pro 3.1 for client machines introduces support for Mac OS® X 10.7 (Lion) and also debuts with support for a full-screen mode. The latest Mac® version also introduces a plug-in for Adobe® InCopy® CS5.5, and new Mac plug-ins are available for InDesign® ,and llustrator® and Photoshop® applications. FontExplorer X Pro 2.3 for Windows also includes plug-ins for these applications, in addition to enhancements to the user interface.
Availability and pricing – free update for licenses purchased after Jan. 1, 2011
Available for Macintosh and Windows computers, FontExplorer X products may be downloaded and purchased from www.fontexplorerx.com, where users can also upgrade to new editions from earlier versions. Customers who have licensed FontExplorer X Pro after Jan. 1, 2011, may receive a free update. Customers of 2.x releases with a valid serial number may purchase an upgrade to FontExplorer Pro 3.1 (Macintosh) for $29 U.S. or €29 (including VAT) or ₤22 (excluding VAT).
A 30-day free trial version of FontExplorer X Pro is available to download for new customers. Pricing for new customers is $79 U.S. or €79 (including VAT) or ₤59 (excluding VAT) for a single user license.
FontExplorer X Server licenses are available online in packages of 10, 15, 20 or 25 user licenses, starting at $1,599 U.S. or €1,1999 (plus VAT) or ₤999 (excluding VAT). Larger packages of user licenses may be obtained by contacting Monotype Imaging or Linotype.
Further information can be found at www.fontexplorerx.com. Customers may contact Monotype Imaging in the U.S. toll-free at 800-424-8973 or in Europe at 44-1737-765959 (U.K.). Linotype may be reached at 49-6172-484-418 (Germany). Customers from other parts of the world may dial 1-781-970-6020 (U.S.).
About Monotype Imaging
Monotype Imaging combines technology with design to help the world communicate. Based in Woburn, Mass. with offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia, Monotype Imaging brings text imaging and graphical user interface capabilities to consumer electronics devices such as laser printers, copiers, mobile phones, digital televisions, set-top boxes, navigation devices, digital cameras, e-book readers and consumer appliances. The company also provides printer drivers and color imaging solutions to printer manufacturers and OEMs (original equipment manufacturers). Monotype Imaging technologies are combined with access to more than 13,000 typefaces from the Monotype®, Linotype® and ITC® typeface libraries – home to some of the world's most widely used designs, including the Times New Roman®, Helvetica® and ITC Franklin Gothic™ typefaces. Fonts are licensed to creative, business and Web professionals through e-commerce portals, direct and indirect sales and custom design services. Monotype Imaging offers industry-standard font solutions that support all of the world's major languages. Information about Monotype Imaging can be found at www.monotypeimaging.com.
Linotype and FontExplorer are trademarks of Linotype GmbH registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Monotype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Times New Roman is a trademark of The Monotype Corp. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions. Helvetica is a trademark of Linotype Corp. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions in the name of Linotype Corp. or its licensee Linotype GmbH. ITC is a trademark of International Typeface Corp. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. ITC Franklin Gothic is a trademark of International Typeface Corp. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Macintosh, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other countries. Adobe, InCopy, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. All rights reserved.
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