It has been an interesting couple weeks in the field for me. Color experts at four of the largest printing companies in the world have made almost exactly the same comments about the new GRACoL and SWOP data sets, and G7 methodology. I want to stress that the comments that follow are not mine, but … [Read more...]
#51: Proper Press Fingerprinting takes Commitment
In this installment we will address the third question Dale raised in #47. Dale's first two questions got answered in #48 and #49 which can be reviewed at JimRaffel.com. Now, onto Dale's third question: 3. In fingerprinting our presses, we've run up against the dreaded "Hurry up and do it, but … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #50: Understanding Training Resources
As I mentioned last week #47 generated a comment from Dale, which contained three good questions, the first of which I answered in #49. You may also recall that I promised to blog from the floor of the PMA show. I did so, and the PMA blog entry can be found at JimRaffel.com.Now, onto Dale’s … [Read more...]
Thoughts on PMA Show
As I mentioned in my last post, my primary reason for attending PMA was to conduct meetings with key ColorMetrix business partners. I did, however, have a few hours to roam the show floor yesterday afternoon and came away with a few observations. While I am still impressed with the caliber of … [Read more...]
#49: Dialing in an Image setter or Plate setter
#47 generated a comment from Dale, which contained three good questions I intend to answer over the next several weeks. Also, later this week I intend to blog from the floor of the PMA show where my activities at JimRaffel.com have qualified me for a Press pass to the show. While my main purpose … [Read more...]
Tools
I recently read a post over on the Printmode printing industry blog about the computer tools Adam uses on a daily basis. So, here goes my attempt to share the same information. My main computer for the past year or so has been an IBM ThinkPad Z60t running Windows XP Pro (SP2). The extra screen … [Read more...]
#47: Certified Proofs
Last month #45 presented three proofing resolutions for the New Year that I promised to expand upon in subsequent golden nuggets. Resolution #2 stated that you should "€œProve to customers your proof meets the desired standard of quality." In other words, we need to certify proof quality. … [Read more...]
#46: Stop Printing Bad Proofs
Last month #45 presented three proofing resolutions for the New Year that I promised to expand upon in subsequent golden nuggets. Resolution #1 stated that you should "Increase productivity by decreasing time wasted to re-print bad proofs." Sounds simple and guess what, it actually is. First, you … [Read more...]
#45: New Year Proofing Resolutions
While this golden nugget is really intended for those of you already using ColorMetrix software products, I am quite sure the ideas and suggestions will benefit anyone doing proofing. The plan is to give you the headlines in this installment, and then expand on each of the three main points in … [Read more...]
#44: Why process control works
Earlier this month I was visiting a customer who utilizes multiple ColorMetrix licenses to monitor and control; plate making; proofing; and pressroom. Several years ago this customer used ColorMetrix in his plate making operation to uncover a processor replenishment problem that not even the plate … [Read more...]
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