Rip Software v2.0
Rip Software v2.0
- Subject: Rip Software v2.0
- From: David Erb <email@hidden>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:00:38 -0500
After the many responses yesterday, the general feel was that the
fine people of this list could be of more help if they new what we
wanted to do with our printer, so in the next three paragraphs you
will hopefully find that.
For color management we use a DTP41 with Monaco Profiler. For
proofing we run Kodak Approvals. We supply files and proofs for high-
end printing.
Our workflow involves targeting a multitude of printers. To profile a
printer, we send them our target (the usual images along with color
bars), which they either print or run a proof of that matches their
printing. Using this printed target/proof, we then create a setting
on our Kodak (using Kodak's software) that allows us to output a
proof that matches. Then we output the squares, read them with the
DTP41, and use Monaco Profiler to create monitor settings. We're
usually pretty happy with the profiles we get, but often tweak
slightly depending on a particular monitor's characteristics. When it
comes time to run proofs for a job, the individual production artists
do not run their own proofs. All proofing is done in one department
by a prepress operator.
Due to the high cost of the Kodak Approvals, we are looking into
another proofer for contract proofing. We must be able to create
multiple and very accurate printer settings on any new proofing
device we'd install. Things we like about the Kodak include the
ability to create spot colors, the fact that it has a dot, and the
way we can put the proofs on almost any stock. However, none of these
three things are deal breakers. We plan to keep the Kodak, so it can
fill gaps that another more inexpensive proofer may have.
Again we are looking at the Epson 9800 and trying to decide if EFI
Colorproof XF or ColorBurst X-Proof, or a third Rip Software would be
the best for our needs. We were also pointed towards a Spectroscan.
But it would appear that we should keep the DTP41 or upgrade to a
DTP70. Thickness is not an issue in our case. Spectroscan's are
wretchedly slow and not significantly better in the eyes of most on
this list.
So based on all of that now ... does a strong Rip application step
forward? We'd also like it to be compatible with a Macintosh but it
is not essential.
Thanks in advance,
-Dave
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