Since #45 in December we have been discussing resolutions to improve the quality of your proofs. In order to gain the full benefit of this installment one should have read and implemented the suggestions in #46 & #47. Proceeding forward it does not matter if you are utilizing a methodology like … [Read more...]
#28: The difference between satin-gloss & high-gloss
-- 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...]
#27: Measuring TVI on Inkjet proofs is Meaningless
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...]
#26: Density is king
Part 4: TVI is not measured it is calculated from density which is king. All the other values our modern densitometers display are simply calculated values from the densities the instrument measures. In short, all a densitometer does is transmit a predetermined amount of light and then measure how … [Read more...]
Golden Nugget #5 Density & TVI or L*a*b?
This post now appears as Color Conversations: Density & TVI or L*a*b? on Color Conversations the blog of ColorMetrix Technologies, LLC. *** Introduction *** Next, I want to let you all know that since the inception of the golden nuggets idea both of the Mikes at ColorMetrix (Michael … [Read more...]