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Virtual Proofing – Oh Boy!

April 17, 2008 By Jim Raffel 2 Comments

I believe virtual proofing is at the same cross roads ink jet proofing was around 2001.  I am both hearing and observing information that provides growing support in my own mind for this position.  First, I am not going to name any names in this post.  Why?  Because gut feelings and intuition are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: blogging, calibration, color, inkjet, measurement, monitors, proofing

#29: Inkjet proofing on the exact paper you print on

March 29, 2006 By Jim Raffel Leave a Comment

During Print ’05 in Chicago ColorMetrix shared a booth with AbsoluteProof, who also invited Pierre Ferland from The Whole Proof. The Whole Proof has developed an innovative new technology which allows virtually any printing paper to be specially coated and then utilized on an inkjet printer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: inkjet, paper, Print 05, proofing

#28: The difference between satin-gloss & high-gloss

March 21, 2006 By Jim Raffel Leave a Comment

-- FREE pass to Monday Night Expo and Paper Show at Print Oasis: ColorMetrix will be exhibiting at Print Oasis (April 2-5Las Vegas) a www.printbuyersonline.com show. The ticket at the link below will get you into the Monday night Expo for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: gloss, inkjet, paper, proofing Tagged With: coated paper, gloss, gloss meter, high gloss paper, inkjet paper, inkjet printer, inkjet proofing, proofing, satin gloss, satin matte

#27: Measuring TVI on Inkjet proofs is Meaningless

March 9, 2006 By Jim Raffel Leave a Comment

Part 5: I should start by saying I have covered the topic of using graphic arts densitometry to evaluate inkjet proofs once before. Back in July ’05 GN#5 addressed this same issue so you may wish to refer back to it. I considered changing this topic, because the title is a bit inflammatory. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: density, inkjet, TVI (Dot Gain) Tagged With: densitometry, inkjet, inkjet printer, inkjet proofing, measuring, notebook, proofs, tvi

Golden Nugget #7…Ink Jet Proofing Dry Time Prior to Measurement

July 27, 2005 By Jim Raffel 1 Comment

*** User’s Group Conference News *** Even though the date to receive our guaranteed pricing on rooms at the Mirage has passed it is not too late to attend the 2005 user’s group conference. If you are still interested in attending, we may be able to assist attendees in getting our hotel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: inkjet, measurement, proofing

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