Press Dot Gain for Pantone Colors
We calibrate our press based on G7 methodology. What should the dot gain for Pantone colors on press?
View ArticleQuestion about converting CMYK to spot color
Hi fellow PrintPlaneters. I have a question. I received a 4-color logo from a client and although I can fake it by making it any spot color I want, how can I figure out what spot color it is from its...
View ArticleRotated PSD in INDD with Transparency
I continue to have problems with rotated psd files that contain transparency in indd when two or more of the images overlap. I get jagged edges. What should be a smooth line becomes stair stepped....
View ArticlePrismasync software for OCE CS665
Please need help. We have OCE CS665 / Bizhub 6501 and Océ PRISMAsync print controller some times ago hard disk is broken. We replace HDD and can't find install cd's for Prismasync. Maybe we lost this...
View ArticleDifference Effect and TAC
Morning Guys, I've got a file here where the customer has used the Difference Effect to pretty much create an area of 390-400% TAC which is going to be hell to print. I can change the Transparency to...
View ArticleProfile avery mpi 2000 1440x1440
Hello, where can I find a profile for avery mpi 2000 1440x1440. printer: the epson stylus pro GS6000. Rip Onyx x10.2 8 colors ultrachrome GS
View ArticleXerox J75
Need some help or would like to talk with someone who has experience using a Xerox J75 printer. We have been tasked with going out to look over then test a Xerox J75M printer. Then we also have to find...
View ArticleHow long have ya been doin' this?
I thought it would be fun to see how far back we go in terms of this industry. Myself, I started on an IBM Selectric (where you changed the little ball to change fonts) in the basement of our house...
View ArticleFlexo printing question
Is it possible to use both a rubber plate with a photopolymer flexo plate for separate parts of one image/press run? printing direct on corrugated.
View ArticleXerox 7655 with booklet maker finisher
I have a 7655 with booklet maker finisher. Less than 300k. Make offer. Located in Ohio.
View ArticleHamada won't swicth on
we are plugging in a Hamada 665cd we get forward inch, we reverse inch and feeder air. bbut when we throw on master swicth it trips can anyone help, checked all the guards sincerely "stumped"
View ArticleHow to view trueflows separation files
Hi, I'm having a problem with transparency/overprint effects on a particular job. The proof tiff looks ok, but when plated the job does not match the proof where there are transparency/overprint...
View ArticleLooking to venture out
I work for a company that has an in house printing department, which I manage. As of now we only print internal signage and do not offer our services to outisde customers for purchase. We're currently...
View ArticleXante Excelagraphix 4200
HI All- Anyone have experience with this machine or tested it out? I'm wondering if this can be a solution for some short-run oversized prints I usually have to run offset on a 40" press. I wonder...
View ArticleCustomer Supplied PDF...
When a customer provides a PDF that is to be output digitally to a Fiery equipped printer what is the standard procedure for color management? I have tried using the PDF Fixup for digital output and...
View ArticleXerox 770 efi rip external with high capacity trays and icm & light...
Hello, I'm selling the following equipment; XEROX DC 770 EFI RIP EXTERNAL DUAL OVERSIZE HIGH CAPACITY TRAYS ICM & LIGHT PRODUCTION FINISHER All of this was purchased in March/April 2012 for £38k...
View ArticleIs Esko still developing for Neo?
I have version 10.1.1 Is this the latest version? is Esko still developing for this product or is it done?
View ArticlePaper "Web Keys"
Got a client that wants to incorporate a punch-out paper web key into a piece we laser print regulary on our Xerox 8002's. Anyone ever done this before? Are paper web keys toner-based laser-compatible?...
View ArticleIn this case, digital media might be better than print
It is amazing what the iPad can do. :-) iPad Beer at Hofbraeuhaus by iSimon (iPad Zauberer) - YouTube
View ArticleGhosting in screen....
On a 4-color GTO with a central water system I have had problems with the cyan unit. I will try to describe what happens. We have a sheet that has a screen around 30% and in front of that there is some...
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