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After some more digging online, apparently you're supposed to use a DCS 2.0 EPS file if you want to export spot colours from Photoshop. Then I found a doc from Roland stating that Versaworks does not support additional spot colours in DCS 2.0 files, so I think it's game over for me, but you...

I didn't have time to test the PSD file I attached here yesterday. I've never tested spot colours on raster with our RIP before, but after testing it this morning, it looks like it might be an issue of the RIP being incompatible with spot colours in the formats we're giving it. I'm on...

Here's a PSD file with PANTONE Process Blue C saved as a spot colour. Save it to TIFF with layers off and spot colours ON, then try printing it and see if your RIP recognizes it as a spot colour. If it does, then it should print the same as your spot colour from Illustrator.

A month or two before ISIS started making world headlines, we did a large window decal install of "ISIS" logos for a fitness club - it was an acronym for Integrated something or other. Shortly thereafter I received a hilarious email stating that they've decided to rebrand "now that these four...

Wow, we don't get asked to do many removals like this, but I think I'm going to start saying NO whenever it's unlaminated.

So if you're not a smarty pants know-it-all like Bob, another way you can estimate the size is with the lens correction filter in Photoshop. Turn the grid on in the preview window to make it easier, then adjust the settings until your sign looks like a rectangle. Then scale the photo in...

Mr Clipart has a lifetime subscription on holiday special for $250 (reg $599). We're thinking of buying it as we regularly use them for newer templates that aren't in our old library. Their collection of vehicle templates is pretty extensive.

Foam tape?

Ah, when you said process blue in the first post I thought you just meant you're printing blue in process CMYK, using an RGB file - I didn't realize you meant you were using a spot colour. So, assuming Onyx deals with spot colours in a similar fashion to our Versaworks that we use here, it...

Yes, I should have explained that. That's why I recommended high or maximum compression, which will usually do the job of reducing the filesize without any noticeable effect on the final print output.

I seem to recall there's a box you can untick somewhere in the profile that says "Hide non-recommended settings" and that doing so often turns up a few new resolutions.

This article mentions the notable fact that they didn't pick orange :) Pantone's New Color Of The Year Is Weird And Perfect | Co.Design | business + design

I don't get why there's always so much drama over software subscriptions. I'd rather pay less up front and a small monthly fee and I like the regular updates with new features. Software subscriptions aren't going away. Software development has increased to such a fast pace that I don't think it...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought EPS files couldn't have an ICC profile embedded in them? TIFF files can, and your RIP is set to honor them. Could that be the problem? Failing that, maybe try posting the files so we can have a look.

After you choose the filename and click the Save button, you get a box of Adobe PDF options. Go to the Compression section and change ZIP to JPEG and set the quality to High or Maximum.

If you're having issues with drop shadows in Illustrator, it's probably because you haven't realized that drop shadows are a raster effect. You're working on a large sign in full scale and your raster effects resolution is set to the default 300ppi, so Illustrator is generating enormous rasters...

ArcGIS might work for you: Import Geotagged Photographs into ArcMap | ArcWatch

Definitely go with Wacom - they have the market cornered on drawing tablets. If you've never tried one before just pick up one of their Bamboo tablets - they were around $100 last I checked and they're fantastic despite being the cheapest model. Worth the price even if you only end up using it...

Well ideally the way to overcome those issues is with a heater/air conditioning/humidifier/de-humidifier. In the meantime while you're saving up for those, try slowing down your print speed if it's cold in the room, and for humidity/static issues, try draping tinsel or dryer sheets over your...

Here in BC, we pay 5% federal GST on everything we order from our suppliers, but resellers are exempt from paying the 7% provincial PST. When we sell to the end user, we add both taxes, so yes the federal government gets to double dip. In Ontario their federal and provincial taxes are...