WHAT IS TOTAL INK LIMIT or (TIL)? and what is the best TIL setting for my printer?by Bill Owen – Lead Color Specialist at Alder Color Solutions If you’re asking about TIL, you’ve probably already completed some individual ink channel limiting and linearized your printer. The next step would be…
LINEARIZATION PROCLAMATION! by Bill Owen – Lead Color Specialist at Alder Color Solutions Why is linearization of printing equipment so important? It establishes a baseline and neutral print condition which provides optimal and repeatable color. Linearization determines what the output levels of the tints of each color need to be…
INK LIMITING – To Limit or Not to Limit?by Bill Owen – Lead Color Specialist at Alder Color Solutions I would argue that the most important step in calibrating printing equipment is determining individual ink channel limits. This will help define the maximum gamut achievable by your equipment. Ink limiting…
Did you know that Pantone released a revised version (v4) of their Formula Guides for Coated and Uncoated in September 2019? They’ve dropped the + (Plus) from the official name, although they’ve added 294 new colors. So, even though it’s not officially “+” anymore, it’s actually more plus than ever!…
Epson announced their latest releases, the new SureColor P7570 and P9570. These are 24″ and 44″ printers, the same size as their existing P7000 and P9000 models. These new printers are not replacing the existing models, but I can’t imagine anyone not wanting the new models. So, let’s talk about…
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For professionals and consumers alike, inkjet printing technologies have made producing full color high quality photographs, documents, and fine art reproductions easier, cleaner, and more affordable. Today, there are two primary types of inkjet print head technologies in use: Piezo (Epson Printers) and Thermal (Canon and HP Printers). In this…
The first phase of the SGIA Digital Color Professional program To get ‘Qualified’ by passing an online exam. If you think you’re already an expert, you can register to take the exam on SGIA’s DCP program page for $75 (25% discount for members). Otherwise, SGIA has authorized several consultants/companies who…
Epson says that their inks are produced with very tight process control standards. They are formulated by a team of more than 200 color specialists! These inks are rated to be colorfast for more than 200 years. So why do you need to worry about the expiration dates? The reality…
Calibration of a single printing device is not always the easiest task, so it’s perhaps no surprise that matching multiple printers to each other is a significant challenge. With the rise of digital printing, our commercial printing customers frequently ask: “What is the best way to profile multiple devices of…
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