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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 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...

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...

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.

My shop is looking to add a new half size 5 color press. We have been in contact with all of the brands and have been looking for a good deal since the economy is in the toilet (and will be for the next few years). Some of the presses we like are the Sakuri 20x26 and the Shinohara 20x29. Does...

We are getting fuzy text or text that has extra image noise around it. We only get this when we print non vector artwork. I know that it is best to use vector text but a 600dpi photoshop file should print clean without making it look like it is glowing. This is something that the RIP is adding...

REMOVED by authors request Edited by: Cory Smith on Jan 15, 2008 2:09 PM

We are going to be setting up a new shop and are looking for some advice. What would you put together as a new system if you had the opportunity? These are the items that we need (if you think we need something else add it). 1. CTP 4up with Autoload and Punch (Prefer process free. What plates...

We are going to be setting up a new shop and are looking for some advice. What would you put together has the perfect system and why? These are the items that we need (if you think we need something else add it). 1. CTP 4up with Autoload and Punch (Prefer process free. What plates would you...