Part 2: PDF colour reproduction

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In this month’s newsletter we will take a look at PDF colour spaces and print quality.

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In an ideal world the PDF documents supplied to print shops should have been colour managed and created to the printing conditions used at the print shop, to achieve an accurate colour print result for the artwork.

At the creation stage of the PDF, Adobe InDesign will attach an ICC profile to the PDF as an Output Intent. In most cases the Output Intent profiles attached to PDF files are incorrect, compared to the printing conditions used by the print shop.

Another challenge is the colour management settings on the RIP technology in place at the print shop, these settings could influence the print results of the artwork.

The combination of these two variables could result in incorrect colour reproduction of the artwork.

So how can you enhance your colour reproduction?

• Utilising the correct ICC profiles for converting RGB, Lab and CMYK images, as well as attaching the same ICC profile as the Output Intents when creating PDF files.
• Use the ISOcoated-v2 ICC profile that is linked to the Australian printing standards for colour conversions and Output Intents
• Use the ISOcoated-v2 ICC profile to increase the printing efficiency
• By improving your colour reproduction, you will achieve your return on investment in less than 4 months. ROI Document

In next month’s newsletter we will show you how various ink weights of PDF files will lead to print run instability.

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TIP of the month:

Exporting PDF/X1-a files from Adobe InDesign for printing

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Part 1: Prepress efficiency

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In this month’s newsletter we will take a look at PDF content and certification.

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The printing industry is constantly faced with basic prepress tasks that are very time consuming. The solution to combat this dilemma is task automation! This allows the operator to better utilise their skills and save time by cutting back manual tasks.

Interestingly, 85% of PDF files that are supplied to Australian printers are not compliant with the PDF standards (PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4). So how can these PDF files reach compliance? PDF files that are processed through a preflighting technology such as callas pdfToolbox 4 or Enfocus PitStop Professional 9 in order to fix the required PDF to a PDF standard.

Why should you increase your prepress efficiency with automation?

• As a prepress operator or manager, you are faced with repetitive tasks that are time consuming and take you away from those more important jobs
• The bright solution is to automate these tasks by using callas pdfToolbox Server 4 and Enfocus PitStop Server 9 with Switch automation to free the operator
• By using SwitchBOX, your business saves around $50,000 a year by automating manual tasks
• The automation product packages can be customised to clients needs, reaching the return on investment within just 4 months! ROI Document

Next month’s newsletter will show you how you can improve your print quality by greater control of PDF colour reproduction.

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Photography:

How to create innovative printing results

Today photographers seek the most innovative monitor displays and RIP technology to achieve the finest printing results for their digital shots, including a colour critical display with a RIP technology to drive your printer.

The Spectraview 2690 is an award winning display with the biggest colour range on the market available and covers 102% of the AdobeRGB colour space!
Caldera SnapRIP+ is the leading RIP software for photographers in Europe with exceptional RGB colour restitution, eye-catching colours and sharp contrast.

SnapRIP+ is a productive FASTER printing solution for Epson, Canon and HP printers with the same power and features as Caldera’s RIP solutions for printing wide format jobs.

To read more about the Spectraview 2690 Monitor…

To read more about Caldera SnapRIP+…

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Photo Bundle:

Professional solution for photographers with the SpectraView monitors plus the SnapRIP+ colour RIP solution: starting from $ 2,638.00 inc GST (with Spectraview P211 and SnapRIP+ 17″  Epson, Canon and HP printers)

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The new NEC SpectraView Profiler 2 Bundle

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The SpectraView Profiler 2 Bundle combines hardware calibration capability with the same software and technology utilized for the fogra pre certified reference monitors, at a more competitive price.

The profiler 2 bundle includes:
1x Mulitsync monitor
1x SpectraView Profiler software
1x NEC Hood

To read more on the New SpectraView Profiler 2 range…

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TIP of the month:

Monitor calibration with basICColor display 4.1

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50% TAX allowance expires 31st December 09

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ColourProcess will help eligible small businesses with special offers until 31st December 2009 on the SpectraView Profiler 2 bundles .

SpectraView P221W bundle: was $1950.00 Call 02 9698 0043 for a special price

SpectraView 2490 bundle: was $2915.00 Call 02 9698 0043 for a special price

SpectraView 2690 bundle: was $3289.00 Call 02 9698 0043 for a special price

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InksaverSERVER will pay for itself

InksaverSERVER will decrease your ink consumption by 20%. Therefore if you spend $100,000 a year on inks you will save $ 20,000 and increase your make-ready time with a better ink/water distribution across the printing sheet. Documentation

Normal retail price = $11,000.00 inc GST Special: $9,900.00 inc GST A saving of $1,100.00

Contact us for a FREE TRIAL

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TIP of the month:

Colour conversions in Adobe Photoshop
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Claro Layout

Want to enhance images in your Adobe InDesign documents like a profesional colour specialist.

Claro Layout is an automatic image enhancement technology without leaving Adobe InDesign.
Claro Layout will enhance all the images of your documents for brilliant colour and sharper results for perfect print results. Read more

Proof2Go Creative

Proof2Go Creative is even more affordable then ever.

The 3DAPv3 approved Proof2Go proofing software become’s even more affordable with a complete package of profiles, software and proofing paper.The try-out version starts at $396.00.
Proof2Go Creative is the idea solution for agencies and graphic designers with a small budget wanting to produce in-house ISOcoated-v2 and 3DAPv3 proofs. Read more

New NEC MultiSync bundle

The SpectraView family get’s extended with the MultiSync range.

The bundle for the MultiSync LCD2490WUXi comes complete with the SpectraView Profiler software featuring hardware calibration and the EyeOne display LT colorimeter for only $ 2199.00.
This is the best value for money for photographers and graphic designers looking for a colour critical display.Read more

TIP of the month:

Colour setting in Adobe Creative Suite 4
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The digital printing division of Sinnott Bros has embraced the new PSD (Process Standard Digital) compliance based on the ISO12647-2 and ISO12647-7 printing standard.

Sinnott Bros has achieved exceptional print results with PSD-Check™ on their HP Indigo 3500. PSD provided the ability to monitor the press to the ISO printing standard and deliver a perfect ISOcoated-v2 match for clients on short print runs.

The business was looking for a simple solution for monitoring and controlling the quality of the digital press to the ISO12647-2 and ISO12647-7 standard. Now with PSD-Check™ Sinnott Bros is ready for the future implementation of the new coming ISO12647-8 validation print standard.

“PSD-Check™ is the easiest way to prepare for the future validation print standard (ISO12647-8). Under the future printing business model, digital printers will be expected to deliver the same quality as offset printers based on the ISO standard” commented Yves Roussange, director of ColourProcess.

With the implementation of PSD-Check™ compliance to the ISO12647-2 and ISO12647-7, Sinnott Bros is joining the IPMG Groups’ path for quality printing to the ISO12647 printing standard.

TIP of the month:

Installing ICC profiles
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