BrentNaquin
New Member
Hello everyone at the shop I work at I am using a Mutoh xpertjet 1641 SR pro, vertelith, and illustrator to create the gradient in PDF.
Just to give background, I have attempted to print red fade to black gradient before and have not had success. The only solution I found to work was to print black gradient on top of red film, such as satin 3M red.
This time it has been requested that I printed fully, and I matched the red color to an existing 3M smoldering satin red. I have gotten as close as I can to matching the red and I have my gradient at 61 inches wide.
I achieved a good gradient and prints. However, the red seems to be grainy. I’m using the generic cast 900 x 1200 dpi V3 profile. I really didn’t wanna go in and adjust the dot size because that changes the way any color looks. And I would have to restart my color match again.
My question is first has anyone achieved this red fade to black gradient well? Second question is how do I reduce the graininess without adjusting the dot size? Third question is what is your best method of achieving a gradient regarding from start to finish design, PDF, software, print profile, etc?
I’ve spoken to four different Support guys from Fellers. They’re generally helpful. However, the answer I tend to get with this particular issue is just try it until you figure it out.
I have a project that is due within the next week and I need to sort this out as soon as possible. Any tips advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Just to give background, I have attempted to print red fade to black gradient before and have not had success. The only solution I found to work was to print black gradient on top of red film, such as satin 3M red.
This time it has been requested that I printed fully, and I matched the red color to an existing 3M smoldering satin red. I have gotten as close as I can to matching the red and I have my gradient at 61 inches wide.
I achieved a good gradient and prints. However, the red seems to be grainy. I’m using the generic cast 900 x 1200 dpi V3 profile. I really didn’t wanna go in and adjust the dot size because that changes the way any color looks. And I would have to restart my color match again.
My question is first has anyone achieved this red fade to black gradient well? Second question is how do I reduce the graininess without adjusting the dot size? Third question is what is your best method of achieving a gradient regarding from start to finish design, PDF, software, print profile, etc?
I’ve spoken to four different Support guys from Fellers. They’re generally helpful. However, the answer I tend to get with this particular issue is just try it until you figure it out.
I have a project that is due within the next week and I need to sort this out as soon as possible. Any tips advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.