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  1. Nix Color Spectrometer

    You can use your xrite spectro if you have an android cellphone by using ArgyllPro. You will also need a USB OTG adapter. http://www.argyllpro.com/
  2. The next generation of adobe users now work among us

    The main alternative to Pantone is to simply ask people to measure the color they want and supply the L*a*b* measurement to their print provider. ASE files consisting of names and spot color L*a*b* measurements can also be compiled and used as a communication between print customers and print...
  3. any way to create device profiles inclusive of an icc profile for rasterlink without using Profile Master Pro and using i1profiler instead?

    For those of us who already own and use i1profiler, is there any way to create device profiles inclusive of an icc profile for rasterlink without needing Profile Master Pro?
  4. Question X-Rite iProfiler with T3270

    You could also consider upgrading your Ergosoft RIP to work with your T3270.
  5. Wall mural on tile - wall of pain?

    Mural artists use a material known as Polytab, which is a nonwoven polyester cloth, to do outdoor murals on brick walls. Here are some sources of information: Polytab material: https://www.qst.com/contact acrylic gel medium for adhering the cloth to a wall...
  6. Can any pigment based ink printer print on Vinyl?

    Depending on display conditions, and assuming protective topcoats are used- this may not be true for desktop and/or wide-format aqueous inkjet pigment ink.
  7. CMYK VS RGB Roland SG2-300

    The best way to specify a color is L*a*b*, or Lab. It is an absolute specification of the color, because it does not depend on a color space profile to give it meaning. A good intro that explains this well is Ed Hagen's Project BBCG- A Better Brand Color Guide, downloadable from...
  8. Question Wasatch RIP, simulation profiles, and proofing

    I learned my answer from Wasatch today. They told me that what I referred to as a simulation profile they refer to as a color transform. I was also informed that a device link profile can be placed into a color transform.
  9. Question Wasatch RIP, simulation profiles, and proofing

    I was wondering if Wasatch RIP can support a simulation profile in a media configuration to do proofing of another printer's output?
  10. Why the color variations?

    The only meaningful specifications of a color are either a L*a*b* number or a spectral reflectance distribution. You get these by actually measuring the color, or by having access to Pantone's L*a*b* specifications for their various swatches. If someone provides you with an image file as their...
  11. Best RIP? Most Reliable? Fewest Problems?

    I'm curious- could you please elaborate on what is deficient in color replacement in Ergosoft?
  12. Bronze color matching

    Try L*a*b* 71 6 23. This is based on using the photoshop eyedropper tool on your image, taking from the middle of the C in the second Cuba.
  13. Nix Color Sensors

    You may want to re-explore the nix: https://www.nixsensor.com/color-sensor-recommendation/ You may notice that they support pantone matching based on the feature chart. The color libraries are a feature based on annual or monthly license charges. The Nix products are not suitable for color...
  14. Adjusting From Spot Color

    If you are working in a color managed environment, and you have a good media configuration with an ICC profile- Colorant L from Colorlogic.de can in some cases correct the ink build to get an even more accurate reproduction of a spot/brand color.
  15. Need Coating recommendations on UV Prints.

    You might want to consider some of Marabu's water-based coatings instead that are recommended for UV curable inks. See the attached brochure.
  16. mimaki cjv30- can you use the ss21 orange with this machine, and how soon until SS21 fades?

    I'd like to know two things please: 1. Can you use SS21 orange ink on the Mimaki CJV30? 2. Everyone may remember that the Roland orange ink on the RF640 eight color machine would fade noticeably within 3 months. Anyone know about the permanence of the SS21 orange ink?
  17. Suggestions Desktop Printer for Proofing

    I was curious about when you tried using a different printer as a proofing printer- did you compare the proofing printer's 3d representation of the gamut of the icc profile to the target printer's 3d representation of the gamut of the icc profile? Also- were you using any facilities within the...
  18. Pantone / Adobe copyright issues

    If you own an Xrite color measurement device like an i1pro{1,2,3}, and you have a copy of Pantone Color Manager(which can be downloaded from https://www.pantone.com/customer-service/software-download), you can still create CGATS, ASE, and/or ACB files which can be loaded into whatever software...
  19. Skateboard Heat Transfer Material

    Thank you. It's amazing to be able to communicate with you- as I now know you are of the company that is named for the messy splotch of milk producer of certain kinds of cheeses. ;-) Thank you again. I'll show you what things look like after I make some with this process.
  20. Skateboard Heat Transfer Material

    I don't know if you saw the version of my message with the test images attached, but you may want to look at my message again. I presently have a GBC slot laminator that has heat assist, so once the roll comes in, I will try that too. I remain grateful for your comments/help. May I know your...
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