Re: CMY+K
Re: CMY+K
- Subject: Re: CMY+K
- From: Dan Reid <email@hidden>
- Date: 05 Jul 2005 23:33:13 -0700
- Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 23:23:11 -0700
on 6/29/05 12:57 PM, James B. Reswick, Jr. at email@hidden
wrote:
> Hi All:
>
> I'm having problems with CMY preventing K from achieving it's Dmax. CMY
> only density gets to about 80% of K only density at Dmax K only. So,
> adding any CMY past 80% K density tends to lighten K. Lineup: Epson
> 9600/Onyx RIP/Monaco Profiler. It seems like Profiler wants to add CMY to
> K to hold total ink percentage no matter how I try to dial things up. Is
> there any way to get Profiler to back off on CMY as I approach K Dmax,
> without restricting CMY where it's needed in dark colors? I've tried
> various GCRs and limiting total ink, but it still puts CMY in when
> approaching K Dmax, and it also seems to hurt my dark colors.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim Reswick
> email@hidden
>
>
>
Go back and further restrict each ink channel with PosterShop. It sounds
like you have an over inking problem that is making things get lighter.
Adjust the black weight and amount in MonacoProfiler to achieve your CMY
balance for neutrality.
--
Dan B. Reid
RENAISSANCE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING
Color Management Products & Training for Print, Internet, & Motion Graphics
http://www.rpimaging.com | Toll Free: (866) RGB-CMYK
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