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If the client does not have proofing software (RIP) how would they utilize the ICC profile?

Normally I would agree but this has been a wonderful client up until yesterday. The client is great, the new color consultant, not so much.

Thank you both but how do I nicely explain to someone that they do not know what they are talking about? That the world of offset printing can not hit the same colors that a 10 color Epson proof can hit and that is why we use a rip to dumb down the colors to match a 4 color offset?

I have a client who has an in-house "color consultant". We supplied the client a proof that matches our press output (Komori 40inch press). The "color consultant" rejected the proof stating that our colors were "crappy". After multiple conversations with the "color consultant" I determined that...

I don't have "Later color management" checked and I have problems with RGB files. I tried using Acrobat to fix the pdf files and convert the RGB images to CMYK but it did not fix them. I have version 8.0r6 and print to the RIP using Preps6.

I have encountered a problem when using the built-in Preflight from Acrobat Pro 9.4.5 I am using the built-in setting "Sheetfed Offset CMYK" from acrobat. Everything works well except it is compressing the files. It is only a problem if there is any "Raster text" in the file. It is adding noise...

I am using Preps 6 for layout and printing to a PDF from it. I then drag the PDF layout to my RIP hot folders. I want to remove the compression that the default PDF settings apply. I think the compression is adding noise to my raster files. Does anyone know know how to adjust this? I am using...

They just bought a failing print shop in phoenix.

Your an angry elf Your an angry elf 1. Do you work for them? You seem annoyed if anyone has a negative comment. 2. 25-50 orders a week? You should buy your own machinery. You will build your business and have greater control over your product and save hundreds in shipping. 3. Your customers...

"Hot" isn't a very meaningful term. The magenta in the print is heavy even when I am at density. Flesh tones are heavy. Reds are over saturated when I am at densities of CMYK. What ink sequence are you running? K-C-M-Y What ink densities are you running to? I use a greytag densitometer so...

I just completed a 4 color linear calibration and have noticed that our Magenta is running hot and blues look purple. Should I be adjusting the curve after I input the linear calibration numbers or should I just run with what the halftone reading says? I did the calibration twice and got the...

Forgot to mention that we would be adding the vipPAQ to this for full auto scanning without having to pull sheets.

We are getting a new system for our shop and are considering going used instead of new. Used we would buy a used Fuji Dart. New would be the Kodak Magnus with quantum upgrade and square spot. We would be running some sort of "Chem free" plate. Any suggestions on these systems?

Is anyone using this system? IntelliTrax Auto Scanning System. What do you think about it? We are thinking about getting it and adding it to our half size 5 color press. Currently we are using a handheld spot densitometer. Thanks.

We are looking into going "chem free" also. I have seen shops running Kodak, Fuji and Presstek plates. The Presstek plate uses a water rinse unit so the plates get cleaned before they hit the press. I hear that the Fuji and Kodak cause issues with rollers since they roll up on press. Does anyone...