Converting a file using 5 color profiles (AE)
Does anyone know if there's a way to convert a file from a source to a destination profile using a 5C profile in AE? I know how to do it with 4C profiles, but the 5C profiles are not showing up in the...
View ArticleUpgrade Advice and WC7500 Experience...
We are a small family run print shop that has been in business over 100 years. We bought a Linotronic imagesetter back in 1989 and later realized that we should have waited for the technology to mature...
View ArticleFree Service Ticket/Issue Tracking Application
Hey guys, i wrote this free application to help my company keep track of all the open/unresolved issues on our digital presses (so we can harass the service dept to get them fixed). We have had...
View ArticlePowder system
A question to my fellow sheetfed operators out there: Does your powder system have a noticeable effect on your sheets? Our powder unit does not appear to have much impact on the process, and never has....
View ArticleUneven Density, poor quality Bizhub Pro 1051
We have a KM 1051 we installed in April 2011. We have had issues on and off with uneven density from across the copy (side to side) and we also have 'hot spots' show up that move down the sheet on...
View ArticleMust See 'Ems Award Winner
Congratulations to Enfocus' Connect for winning a PRINT-13 Award.
View ArticleEFI Fiery Question
Could someone tell me how to set the Fiery RIP to preserve pure black for vectors, so 100% black does not change to rich black? Also is there a way to by-pass CM on vector elements only? Thanks in...
View ArticleDrive gear?
My ryobi 3200 has jumped time 3 times in the last month. Today I heard a loud grinding noise. I could see that the idler gear is very warn. Could the drive gear be wore out? any thoughts? :) Also, if...
View ArticleCMYK printing with Silvermaster plates
I just wanted to share something that has helped us out with full color printing using silvermaster plates. Many think that these plates "stretch", but I don't think that "stretch" is the right...
View ArticleAgfa Azura ts plates
I am planning to get a new ctp and the avalon N8-20sc has been suggested. My challenge is that i use both conventional inks and UV inks. Iwill like to know the effect of uv inks on azura ts plates,...
View ArticleEpson 4800 proofer
Hi, What is the best color proofing software solution for an Epson 4800. I print both process and spot colors.
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White Photoshop Illustration for Tissue Paper Printing
Hi there, I'm creating an illustration to be printed on tissue paper and fabric but I'm currently creating it in Photoshop as it's easier and quicker for me to create the style that I'm going for...
View ArticleHas anyone gone self employed.
Thinking about setting up on my own selling print and anything print related that I can. Already do quite a few jobs on the side but wonder if I can make a go of it on my own. Fed up with working for...
View ArticleSakurai 272 EP II shuts down intermittently
Help! We have a 1994 Sakurai 272 EP II that will shut down, for no apparent reason, once or twice a shift. It then needs to sit for about 5 minutes before it will restart. :mad:Has anyone else...
View ArticleTrendsetter 3244AL service parts available
Hi, there, Recently I have torn down a Trendsetter 3244AL. Because of the scratches on the encoder disc, I have no choice but to tear down whole unit. The laser head is TH1.0 20W 6500 run hour. Worked...
View Articlevilla
Hi All My name is Villa-living in South Africa(big five country) - new to the forum-also new to the printing industry - just aquired a gto 46 and desparetely in need of an operators manual- is there...
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Basement Digital Printing services
Hi me and partner are designers, and we have lots of clients asking if we offer printing services. Now that we have a huge clientele and demand, we want to expand and offer printing services too, but...
View ArticleColor Management on SM 74
Hi guys, we are using SM 74 - 4 colors, now I have a problem with management regarding achieving the correct color on printed sheets, where there are solids, illustrations and photos. Could someone...
View ArticleXerox 7700 laser printer
Would anyone happen to have one of these sitting in the recycle bin that would have a good laser unit or Laser Polygon Motor unit? MSD
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