Re: Dot Simulation
Re: Dot Simulation
- Subject: Re: Dot Simulation
- From: Mike Eddington <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:09:27 -0500
We're in the process of evaluating Inkjet/RIP bundles for SWOP
proofing. I've noticed that SWOP's Hard Copy Certifications page
list systems that do not have the option of dot simulation. How
important is dot simulation to being A) SWOP certified and B) to
simulating the press (specifically when submitting editorials to
places like Hearst, RR Donnelley, Quad, etc).
Thanks in advance
IMO, there really isn't much value in dot proofing. Detection of moiré
is limited in accuracy, files are larger, and color is usually
slightly less accurate than with contone proofs. There is benefit for
some scenarios, such as a "rip-once-output-many" workflow or a flexo
installation, but on the whole a contone proof will be aceptable.
Morevover, submitting dot proofs to printers is kind of moot unless
your providing them with screened files as they could be using
different screening/angles/etc. Most inkjet devices used for proofing
aren't capable to generating a dot proof for stochastic screening.
Mike
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