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There are other models out there, such as live bi-directional integration between the MIS and Web to Print developed by a single vendor – with an optional fully integrated API to Aleyant eDocBuilder, which is the “back end” used in Pressero to create PDF artwork. (disclosure, I work in...

I can’t reproduce with Illustator CC2018 and Illustrator CS6... A stroked path is retained. So perhaps something with CC2019? Stephen Marsh

AFAIK PitStop has no options for “fine” typographic control… Short of splitting the text line/word into individual characters and nudging them into place. Stephen Marsh

You will really need to get the gain/TVI correct if doing this in Photoshop, lightening the shadows more so than the highlights. I’d go with a proper first or second order RIP algorithm over Photoshop if given the choice. Stephen Marsh

Although not free ($499), the following may be worth a look (previously developed by Tucanna): https://www.aleyant.com/page/aleyant-qualitycontrol X-Rite i1Profiler software is “free” to create and measure charts, even a minimal single or two patch spot chart (it replaces the old ColorPort for...

Kodak TAP - TIFF Assembler Plus can do this from TIFF/LEN files via a hotfolder and or attempt to descreen to create a contone composite image and do many other things… It comes as standard with Flexcel NX, however I believe that it also be purchased separately however it would be pricey and an...

I’ll start the vendor frenzy! http://accuramis.com Stephen Marsh

Start by looking at the measurement data. What condition is it: M0, M1 or M2? What is the L*a*b* value of the media? Look into your colour management settings, perhaps there is an incorrect setup. Have you successfully created profiles with the same setup for other media? Stephen Marsh

Webs (rolls, reels) come in a “master” or “parent” or “mill” width that may be larger than a narrow web label press can handle. You are purchasing the entire web/reel/roll, however the paper supplier will cut this down into whatever sizes you need. In this case the master size is 60" wide, with...

Are the CMYK images deviceCMYK or are they tagged with an ICC profile? Although intended for blind exchange, do you know for a fact that the F39 output intent is correct? Until we have new PDF standards in the wild, there is only one output intent, so what is the assumed CMYK source ICC profile...

Look into your Caldera RIP for auto white ink generation settings, above and beyond what client’s may or may not setup in their files. The Color-Logic system can auto create white ink for VDP work, however I’m not sure if this is also the case for non VDP work...

This should be a moot point, as a standard ICC profile conversion of Fogra39 > PCS > Fogra52 should be visually the same. So what are the RGB curves achieving, apart from subjective image “enhancement” to make a CMYK image “pop” more in an uncoated space by adding contrast and or saturation...

CGS ORIS Color Tuner // Web offers standard “contone” screening as you would expect and additionally offers two screen proofing options: * ScreenDot: Pre screened 1 bit TIFF/LEN file data * ScreenDot Plus: Create dot proofs from contone data Notice in the screenshot below that ScreenDot Plus...

roel78, just to be clear – you are repurposing content that may be intended for the older Fogra39 coated condition, into the new PSO Uncoated v3 condition? What happens if you do nothing? Are the PDF/X-4 images RGB or CMYK? Do you know for certain that the F39 output intent is correct...

What would they have seen if the following was page 1, rather than the artwork: PDFviewerCheckerVIGC_v1.3_EN.pdf https://printplanet.com/forum/prepre...430#post246430 https://printplanet.com/forum/prepre...163#post276163 http://tinyurl.com/VIGC-PDF-Viewer-Check...

Hi Mxd, you are right it is an old topic thread. I created the action for personal and client use, however it was a snapshot in time… In later versions of Impact this has been automated, see the screenshots attached. What version of Impact are you running? What version of Illustrator? (the...

You need to define swatches as tints based on the solid spot colour swatch. Edit, here is a screenshot from Illustrator, the concept is similar in other apps. Stephen Marsh

Is this topic thread still running? :] Visual identity is not only for multinationals and the big end of town. Some people like vibrant, saturated colours – some probably don’t. Colour trends change. Is it such a stretch to imagine a designer or agency asking a new client the following: “What...

I’d recommend Acrobat Pro + PitStop Pro rather than Adobe Illustrator if most of your files are PDF. Layman’s terms? Presuming professional software and operators… Please supply areas that require white printed ink to be setup as a named spot colour, set to overprint and stacked or layered...

You need to know your own data… What happens if there is no crop box info? Can you have multiple conditions to fall back to? A media box is a given, however it may not be the final job size which is usually set by the trim box. Stephen Marsh