Francis.Drake
Member
As a total beginner I am trying to rapidly understand the process. Unfortunately my scientific brain does not allow me to just accept the "that's the way it's always done" I need to understand the process.
My specific question relates to colour matching by use of an artwork supplied proof. We are receiving proofs produced on a Dupont Cromalin. We supplied the artwork house with our press dot gain curve (DGC). When we are asked to say print a 50% tone we apply our curve to correct the CTP printing plate so that the end result is 50%. Logic tells me that the DGC applies only to our offset litho nilpeter press so I would have thought that the studio producing the Dupont proof would apply a DGC calibrated to correct the output on their machine to the required 50%. I am told however that they need our DGC to put into their equipment but don't really understand why.
Any pointers to where I can go to understand this or even better an instant answer would be appreciated.
Regards FD
My specific question relates to colour matching by use of an artwork supplied proof. We are receiving proofs produced on a Dupont Cromalin. We supplied the artwork house with our press dot gain curve (DGC). When we are asked to say print a 50% tone we apply our curve to correct the CTP printing plate so that the end result is 50%. Logic tells me that the DGC applies only to our offset litho nilpeter press so I would have thought that the studio producing the Dupont proof would apply a DGC calibrated to correct the output on their machine to the required 50%. I am told however that they need our DGC to put into their equipment but don't really understand why.
Any pointers to where I can go to understand this or even better an instant answer would be appreciated.
Regards FD
