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When Concentric was launched more than 10 years ago, G7 and other methods of process control were either not available or simply not as well known as they are today. Having good process control in place helps. I asked Mark Samworth (who doesn't have an account here) about recent customer...

Concentric is still a supported product from Esko. Actually, we are seeing a bit of a rebirth of Concentric Screening with expanded gamut - several projects in the folding carton field have taken place recently. The widespread use of the G7 process also helps Concentric: This was not in common...

Hi Colorblind, I am a Product Manager at Esko. Please message me with your contact details which I can pass on to our support organization so they can help you out David

Hi Gordo. Yes Concentric is sold with standard implementation services included. The customer can purchase additional training and services as and when needed. Regards, David

Hi CKL. I am surprised to hear that you got this response from Esko. We do offer training and assistance on both Concentric and G7. Like all training it is a payable service. Regards, David (Product Manager at Esko)

Hi Bill, Thanks for the feedback. The latest version of Color Engine Pilot supplied with the HP SmartStream DFE now includes an option for creating multiple patches in the target and averaging them. You can get an update to the DFE from HP. Regards, David (Product Manager at Esko)

Hi All, I am Product Manager for Equinox and proofing at Esko and would like to share the perspective from our side. Most Equinox customers use the Esko FlexProof software for color accurate proofing. As mentioned above, this is based on an EFI driver but it includes Esko color management...

Hi Tommrz, Yes you can select an HD dot with microcell only: you should typically install a dot from the "High Volume" section in HD Screens Installer and then you can select this dot in Nexus Manager. You can find more details in the documentation which is provided with HD Flexo or by calling...

Hi Christod, I believe this is a known issue and that Esko has a hotfix to the FlexRip available to solve it. Please check with your Esko customer support representative. Regards, David

Hi ROCPrinter, I am the Product Manager for RIPs at Esko. The NexusRip is capable of object based screening. If you are encountering some issues with this, you are of course welcome to contact your regular Esko support line or to contact me via PM and I will assist. Regards, David

Hi Bill, Esko has a Photoshop plugin called "Equinox" that does exactly this. It will work with the Esko CMYKOVG press profiles that you are already using in the 6600 DFE. David

I would suggest you also investigate whether the best possible result is being obtained using HD before changing to a completely different technology. Your Esko representative can help here - I have seen outstanding results from Esko HD plates compared against digital. Regards, David...

My experience of HD Flexo label print from our customers is that quality is significantly better than standard flexo, and a good match to the Indigo. That said, there are many factors influencing the print result (beyond the platemaking) – your Esko representative can provide further advice on...

CDI is still EskoArtwork! CDI is still EskoArtwork! Hi All, I am a Product Manager at EskoArtwork. Just want to correct the message from Michael above. EskoArtwork did not sell the CDI division - these Flexo CTP devices are still sold by us and are made at our factory in Itzehoe, Germany...

Concentric vs AM Concentric vs AM Gordo, If a printer is interested in Concentric, Esko Artwork suggests they first run our standard test form. This form is simple, no obligation and compares AM against Concentric at the same ruling. We look for a measurable benefit from this test - if the...

Concentric users Concentric users Harley Man, I am employed by Esko Artwork - if you would like to PM me I will do my best to put you in touch with other Concentric customers working in a similar area. Regards, David

DotSpy Licensing DotSpy Licensing In the current version of DotSpy licenses can be served up from the Esko Artwork License Server. This same server handles the licensing for other software such as Automation Engine. So, you would not have to rely on Nexus to serve the licenses. David

DotSpy is not EOL DotSpy is not EOL Hi All, I am Product Manager for DotSpy at Esko Artwork. DotSpy is not end of life. In the last 12 months we released an updated version with activation licensing, bringing it into line with the rest of our software and providing the added benefit of a...

As is explained very well in Gordo's blog, supercell screening removed the original gray level limitation and, as a result, mainstream imaging resolutions have reached a plateau at around 2540 dpi. For offset litho CTP, there is no clear benefit in using a higher resolution for most applications...

Have you contacted your local Esko support organization? Please PM me and I will put you in touch with them. Regards, David