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Rendering Intents – A Deep Dive
Anyone who has printed a picture knows that what you see on your computer or cellphone screen almost always looks very different in the final print. With family photo, we often shrug our shoulders and accept this as inevitable – after all, the moment the picture captures is often more important than what it looks…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Custom Test Image for Color Verification
Have you ever taken a picture with your phone and looked at it later to realize that it was a great image? This might surprise you; but that picture just might make a great custom test image for color verification in your facility. Your Brain’s Color Memory Without even realizing it, your mind engages in…
Read MoreThe magic of YUPO
Founded in 1969 as a joint venture between Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Oji Paper Co. Ltd, YUPO is a manufacturer of synthetic papers based on microporous synthetic polymers that combine superior functionality with unique aesthetics in an unparalleled way. What is Synthetic material? Synthetic materials are neither natural papers nor normal plastic films. Even better,…
Read MoreSet Ink Restrictions Like A Pro
One of the first and most important steps in creating profiles on a ‘halftone’ printer is setting the correct Ink Restrictions. In this blog post, I want to tell you how – and why! – to set your Ink Restrictions like a pro. Before we dive into this, it’s important to know that most RIP…
Read MoreHow To Set Up Ideal Color Management Settings For Adobe Software
One of the keys to a good color management strategy is choosing the ideal settings for your RGB and CMYK working spaces in Adobe. If you choose wisely, you can open up your color gamut and achieve better consistency between print jobs. The Defaults Upon Download When you first download Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign,…
Read MoreTo laminate or not to laminate? That is the question
To laminate or not to laminate? Have you ever asked yourself this question? If not, then perhaps you should. It could be the difference between winning or losing your next job. Laminates are an integral part of graphics and will be for years to come. However, there is a time and place for them –…
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