Hi guys, it's been along time since I've emailed the Apple ColorSync list so I'll keep it relatively straight forward. <g> Can I please ask for your recommendations with regard to the best device link software available? Our main concerns are to retain solid black text and K drop shadows. If our budget can stretch to higher end products, do you guys have experience with Alwan CMYK Optimizer when reducing TAC by GCR methods and still outputting purist CMYK from original files. Is the latter a real danger area with device link profiles or will my preferred economical upgrade to ColorThink Pro v3 from v2 suffice here. CMYK to CMYK conversions will now the best option for our Litho stationery franchise company Printing.com? They do not accept files greater than 280 TIL. Best regards, Christian Macey Production Manager Transcribe Print www.transcribeprint.co.uk 020 7432 0000 07793 114 394