Steve,
I have a few questions about a printer that I am preparing files for.
They tell me that they are using the Adobe Sheetfed coated V2 profile
in their Epson 9600 and that they have matched their press to the
proofer. This sounds backwards to me. Is this possible?
Lot's of printers don't even want to start profiling their press.
There are
pros and cons to this. But that's reality.
Can a press be
manipulated to match a proofer using a generic profile.
To a certain extent, yes. The same printers I refer to above have
fashioned
their proofer (read 9600) simulations after some analog laminated
proofs
like Matchprint or ColorArt or Approval. As long as their press can
emcompass all colors of the simulations, yes, it's certainly possible
to
have the press match the proof.
And why would
you do this. I am very skeptical.
Bear in mind that US SheetfedCoated v2 is actually a Matchprint
profile in
sheepskin clothing. Your printer may not even know this. But as long as
they're satisfied they can hit those colors on press, there is no harm.
I am preparing a catalog of framed
art and the color of the frames and mats are critical. Making 2 and 3
percent moves based on their proof. Any comments would be appreciated.
Steve Laws
Good luck.
Roger Breton | Laval, Canada | email@hidden
http://pages.infinit.net/graxx
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Message: 16
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:32:17 -0500
From: Jim Rich <email@hidden>
Subject: Re: Adobe Sheetfed Coated V2 in proofer
To: Steve Laws <email@hidden>,
<email@hidden>
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On 1/19/05 12:09 PM, "Steve Laws" <email@hidden> wrote:
Greetings
I have a few questions about a printer that I am preparing files for.
They tell me that they are using the Adobe Sheetfed coated V2 profile
in their Epson 9600 and that they have matched their press to the
proofer. This sounds backwards to me. Is this possible? Can a press be
manipulated to match a proofer using a generic profile. And why would
you do this. I am very skeptical. I am preparing a catalog of framed
art and the color of the frames and mats are critical. Making 2 and 3
percent moves based on their proof. Any comments would be appreciated.
Steve Laws
Steve,
Without knowing the details of the color proofing system (such as if
there
is a rip driving it) , it sounds like the Adobe Sheetfed coated v2 is
being
used as the simulation profile in conjunction with the 9600 printer
profile.
But that is just a guess.
As for making a small color correction, my guess again is that you are
swimming up stream until you know that the service provider can prove
to you
the proofs match or have a relationship to the printing press. One
solution
would be to send out for a proof and then send the same file on
another day
and then compare the result.
Jim Rich
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