proffers

[pacificiam]

Wat r the differnt type of proofer use for differnt printing process?

Is is gamute of proffer is big as compare to printing process?

 

[TerryWyse]

No big deal, but we're not texting here, we're *writing*....and spell-check is your friend!

Wat r the differnt type of proofer use for differnt printing process?

Is is gamute of proffer is big as compare to printing process?

Answer to 1st question:
Proofing systems don't tend to vary much for different printing processes....pretty much the same systems are used across different processes. Most prevalent today are inkjet printing/proofing systems (Epson, HP) for both contone and dot-proofing. You can also use high-resolution dot proofers such as Kodak Approval or Fuji FinalProof but these are considerably more expensive.

Answer to 2nd question:
Generally the proofing system, particularly inkjet, MUST have a color gamut larger than the device it's being asked to simulate (press) to ensure that all colors can be matched. The color management system driving the inkjet printer (GMG, ORIS, EFI, ColorBurst, et al) handles the conversion from the larger gamut of the inkjet down to the smaller gamut of the offset or flexo press.
You also need the larger gamut to more accurately match spot colors on the proofer.

Regards,
Terry Wyse

 

[jbackus4]

To: TerryWyse

To: TerryWyse

Terry,

Could you recommend a particular proofer for a small narrow web printer using an old Agfa Apogee PDF RIP? We will upgrade our system in the near future, possibly Xanté, but for the mean time, we require a new proofer to replace our Epson Stylus 3000.

During these difficult times, any added expensive is scrutinized buy our purchasing manager. Xanté suggested the following:

- Epson 4880 $2,500
- Epson 3880 $1,500
- Epson 2880 $600 (after rebate)

When comparing price, the Epson 2880 is a no brainer, but I'm worried if we purchase the cheapest model, we will be stuck buying another proofer when it comes time to upgrade the RIP.

Any suggestions?
John B

 

[TerryWyse]

If you're on a real budget, I would recommend one of the Epson+ColorBurst bundles. They will produce a reasonable match to standard specifications such as GRACoL, SWOP and ISO/Fogra. These Epson+ColorBurst bundles start with the 3880 and go from there to the 4880 (17"), 7880 (24") and 9880 (44") and beyond. All these printers print essentially the same quality, you simply need to pick which one meets your needs in terms of format size. If you use a single page workflow, you could use either the 3880 or 4880 but for fully imposed jobs you might consider something larger. I would also recommend an inexpensive spectrophotometer such as the X-Rite EyeOne Pro so you can keep the printer calibrated.

Regards,
Terry

 

[jbackus4]

TerryWyse,

Thank you for your info. $ is tight so we will take your information under advisement.


Thank you again,
John