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    Trouble color matching blues & purples - offset CMYK, G7 methodology, GRACoL 2013

    LOL. My original question to Prepress labels is in regards to differences between GRACoL 2006 and 2013. In my opinion, the differences in cyan + magenta in blues are huge and his using 2013 as the proofer target could be the sole cause of his proof to press problem.
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    Trouble color matching blues & purples - offset CMYK, G7 methodology, GRACoL 2013

    Is this problem solved? If not, we will need you to answer the questions that have been asked by everyone.
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    Trouble color matching blues & purples - offset CMYK, G7 methodology, GRACoL 2013

    Prepress lables, In what way do the blues/purples on the proofs differ from the offset printing? (lacking cyan, lacking magenta, weaker/stronger in proofs, or what) What rip are you using to color manage the proofer?
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    PMS 280: conversion to CMYK

    If you own a recent Pantone PMS book, there is a code printed on it which will allow you to download their Color Manager app. Using this app, you can select a color from their 'books', select a profile representative of your printing condition and get the 'best' build for the spot color...
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    Am I the only one who hates preps 6 and misses preps 5?

    I'm not going to argue with you - it IS different. But, Preps 6 is worth learning. In the latest releases, there are some new training movies in the online help. What specific items aren't working for you? Roger
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    JDF Writer Application

    Hi all, Is there an application that would ask questions to which we would type in or select answers from dropdowns and then write out a properly formatted JDF file for import into a prepress system or imposition program - like Prinergy or Preps? alternatively, is there such a thing as a JDF...
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    Adding a input volume in Prinergy.

    All you need is in the System Administration Guide via online help in Prinergy Administrator. Good Luck.
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    Font Server on Mac OSX 10.6

    Why do you want to do this? What type of business are you in? How do you manage fonts now? What types of problems are you encountering?
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    Best 40" Press for the money

    This press has been sold. - Roger
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    Best 40" Press for the money

    Mr. Rapid, if you don't mind used, the 'Best 40" Press for the money' would be the Komori LS640 with AQ that we are selling in a couple months. The press is printing 20 micron stocastic all day long. Contact me if you're interested. Roger at JSMcCarthy.com 207-622-6241
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    InSite License not working

    Have you tried removing the win doze updates? Have you tried opening a call with Kodak? Roger
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    PANTONE Certified Printer Program?

    agree and agree. Roger
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    IT8.7.4 reference file for Profilemaker Measure tool

    Hi Padrao, the visual data file comes in odd in Profilemaker...like it's rotated 90 degrees...see attached. Roger
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    IT8.7.4 reference file for Profilemaker Measure tool

    Hi Padrao, that data file is for Random target...do you have the visual data file? thanks, Roger
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    IT8.7.4 reference file for Profilemaker Measure tool

    short story: can someone post or email me the reference file for IT8.7-4 visual target. long story: two IT8.7-4 Random targets made and read in ColorPort. They get averaged in ProfilemakerPro's MeasureTool (where they change to visual format) and gets saved into Profilemaker's...
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    investigating Hybrid UV

    Hi all, I apologize if this topic has been discussed previously, but due to a deficiency in this bulletin board software, it won't find 2 letter words like 'UV'. So, can anyone go over the pros and cons of hybrid UV vs. conventional printing vs. regular UV. many thanks, Roger
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    Where does ink optimization software fit in G7 process?

    When we apply ink-optimizing (high GCR) profiles to our printing, we've widened the tolerances for where CMY can print. Yes, black is now Key but what happens to the whole idea of G7 calibration and the importance of gray balance if we're no longer printing our grays with YMC? and secondly, if...
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    Anyone using ink optimization in their worklflow?

    Hi Gordo, We're a Prinergy shop and for the past month we've been processing ALL jobs through an ink optimizing (image harmonizing) devicelink profile that's being applied at the plating step. We can find no reason to not run with it. Regards, Roger Schutte J.S.McCarthy Printers
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    Gravity Stack plate stacker

    I have 1 Gravity Stack plate stacker to sell. It's in mint condition. Reason for selling is that we changed plate vendors and they wanted to supply us with their own stacker. make me an offer. info and pictures at the link below. thanks, Roger (at) jsmccarthy.com - 207-622-6241 GravityStack44
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    Save out Preps template as a JDF file

    Preps 6 will do that for you, too. - Roger

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