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I am the proud owner of a working Linotype-Hell TOPAZ Scanner and an OS 9.5 Mac tower. I have all the software for the scanner and it works? Here is the deal, I live in Las Vegas and am moving later this year. I have retired from the Printing/Color management business so I have no more use for...

Tried pretty much every trick I remember. I was hoping one of the Hell/Heidelberg "engineers" would see this and give me a shout out. Thanks for the reply.

I have an original TOPAZ scanner. Just placed new bulbs in to it. now have an error message: "20015c AOAE (TOPAZ Scanner) Reflective lamp is used without control.During the next 15 minute break, the control will be adjusted. Warning, click <OK> to continue. I have left the scanner alone for...

Had the same problem years ago, the reading is usually made of the color and the scratches are made as the head moves on. Just can't re-read the patches. Try the profile and see.

I am looking for a florescent tube for the TOPAZ SCANNER. This is for the "Reflective" lamp in the upper locaton.

Times have changed! Times have changed! If all you want is a great "scan" then Linocolor 4.2.7 will work. When this software first existed, Photoshop was not what it is today. Just Scan your "tiffs" to LAb or RGB. Convert them to Adobe1998rgb.icc and you will be happ to have the quality in...

Lie to that computer Lie to that computer Yes the lin numbers can be manipulated or you can use the press numbers. One way or the other you must get the imagesetter to produce a darker dot in the highlight area or you will not be able to reproduce it at the press.

Congratulations on ALL your assumptions! Let me know how they all work out for you. As I found out a few years back, Hex color places you in a "no man's land" of tech support. You are on your own. It can be done, done well, but that is what makes some Professionals better than others. You will...

I found, years ago, that sometimes you I found, years ago, that sometimes you Must adjust your entry numbers for the computer to give you the "highlight" dots you want. You may have to adjust the ramp of numbers two or three times to get what you want. Watch your "shadow" area too so it does...

elliptical dot shape is best for "skintones".

Gordon has a firm grasp on the rediculous!

Really a fun time! Really a fun time! This will keep you sharp!

Now in Las Vegas: Color Management Expert with 45 years of prepress experience. I have worked for SCREEN, Heidelberg, Pitman, and a number of commercial sheet fed and web printers. I have installed inkjet printers, matched press color to inkjet output, taught Color Scanning, Photoshop, color...

I am seeking employment in the Las Vegas area. I have an extensive prepress background and I have specialized in Color Management for the past 12 years. Contact me for my resume and any full time, part time, or contract work. Thanks, Jim Stone 702-882-0086

The software you are looking for! The software you are looking for! The software you are looking for is from Printing quality control with ProofPass and SpotOn! It works with the i1 and lets you keep tabs on your color all the time. company is colormetrix