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Computer To Plate :: RE: ADDITION PENS FOR VIOLET PLATES

2008-01-17T08:45:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: ADDITION PENS FOR VIOLET PLATES
I get mine from Fuji and i am pretty sure we get addition and deletion pens, have you called them? You could try Xpedx, they have them too I think. _ JoePostscript -- support administrator Expertise: quark xtensions developer, adobe plug-ins developer, acrobat distiller, adobe photoshop, indesign, quark xpress, graphic design forum, and POD, VDP, Computer to Plate, Creo/Kodak/DS Screen. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=8020

Graphic Design Forum :: Xerox DocuColor 250 - Color Issues

2008-01-17T08:45:00.004-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: Xerox DocuColor 250 - Color Issues
We have 3 DocuColor 250's with external Fiery controllers. We are having various color issues and have many questions. Xerox has been ZERO help with solutions/answers to our color issues. In summary: 1. We will print a job for a customer and they will order a reprint (from the same files) 6 months later. Sometimes the reprint color is noticeably different from the original print, regardless of which of the 3 printers we use. What can we do with the original printing to ensure that we can consistently reprint many months later? 2. We would like the printing on o... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=8016

Computer To Plate :: RE: Thermal plate substrate?

2008-01-17T08:45:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Thermal plate substrate?
Hi Joepostscript, Thank you for your reply.Maybe this is a another solution.But I must give my boss a convincing report.So I must check the problem is out of our operations.If you can give me more technical details, That will be a kind favor for me. Waiting for you... _ Why is not the technology? - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=8025

Computer To Plate :: RE: Basys UV-Setter 742 CTP Basysprint Failing, Major Problems">Computer To Plate :: RE: Basys UV-Setter 742 CTP Basysprint Failing, Major Pr...

2008-01-17T08:45:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Basys UV-Setter 742 CTP Basysprint Failing, Major Problems">Computer To Plate :: RE: Basys UV-Setter 742 CTP Basysprint Failing, Major Pr...
dear carlossc_73 thank you for to be take interest. Which new machine to be continuous problem every month. ı dont know.ı dont see. you see? all the service form writing 2.head focus fly, problem but to regulate. overlay problem but to regulate.between heads light different but ı dont know why to be. 2.head focus change of dutys. ok. but my problems to continue. now; please you can help me. you are what doing propose? - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=8024

Computer To Plate :: Struggling Quebecor Printing gets a LifeLine.. Rats.

2008-01-15T06:59:00.008-05:00

Computer To Plate :: Struggling Quebecor Printing gets a LifeLine.. Rats.
This press below clipping says Quebecor is gertting some life, right at death's door. It's a shame as I hope they go under. These giant printing companies who have bought. sold, liquidated, closed so many other printers deserve to go broke. Quebecor caused the failure of one of the best run printing operations that I worked in. They are a corporate predator and are finally getting their due, karma's a bitch when you screw so many over like that. Hope they go tits up, make room for other decent printing companies who haven't screwed up the busines... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7984

Computer To Plate :: Basys UV-Setter 742 CTP Basysprint Failing, Major Problems

2008-01-15T06:59:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: Basys UV-Setter 742 CTP Basysprint Failing, Major Problems
Posted by catcat, re-posted for focus on basysprint in particular. The other post had much about Cobalt CTP etc. SUBJECT: Basys UV-Setter 742 CTP Basysprint Failing, Major Problems hi everbody my problems basys UV-setter 742 . this machine continuous problem. calibration problem.light problem.lamp problem.mechanical parts problem. focus problem.service big problem. we buy this machine before 15 month and in this time our machine see 16 time service.? dont know what ? do? it case very tragic and ? am very very unhappy. ? ask 2 questio... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7987

Desktop Publishing :: RE: Are you dealer/reseller of KODAK CTP plate?

2008-01-15T06:59:00.005-05:00

Desktop Publishing :: RE: Are you dealer/reseller of KODAK CTP plate?
Hello Omid, You cannot just post 5 copies of the same message all over the forum. This is considered spam. If you arebn't here to ask and answer topical questions and help others with their questions then you shouldn't post. Besides that, why use Kodak plates? Fuji LH-PJ is far superior to anything Kodak makes as far as price/performance. Why not get Fuji plates anyway? _ JoePostscript -- support administrator Expertise: quark xtensions developer, adobe plug-ins developer, acrobat distiller, adobe photoshop, indesign, quark xpress, graphic design for... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7983

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTcP Basysprint UV-Setter 746

2008-01-15T06:59:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTcP Basysprint UV-Setter 746
Hello ctcat, Welcome, man I feel your pain because my first CTP was 2 devices that were very unstable and unreliable. It was a living hell for me because the weight of the whole operation comes down to having plates ready. When you have a device that sucks like this the stress is unbelievable. This is why I get passionate about steering people to a good device and decision for CTP. To make a wrong turn is a major problem. In my case it was decision made before I came to work at a place. They had bought two Gerber C-42 and they ran like cr... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7988

Prepress Software :: RE: showing large character spacing in pdf

2008-01-15T06:59:00.001-05:00

Prepress Software :: RE: showing large character spacing in pdf
well I am using professional version of reader & it's showing that fonts included are embedded. the question is that how they are manipulating horizontal scaling with such a large character spacing. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7996

WebMaster's Forum :: Article Directories for Posting Original articles

2008-01-14T14:06:00.010-05:00

WebMaster's Forum :: Article Directories for Posting Original articles
. This is a collected list of article directories. Use this list for any article campaign that you might start. Article Campaigns are a good way to promote yourself and your web business. Article submission sites can be used for many different uses like affilaition sales, product promotion, or most commonly - website promotion. These are the best article directories that you will find and will be here for when you need it to promote your site or business. Just for all that want to know, all of these directories are free. PR6+ Article Sites conte... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7979

Computer To Plate :: RE: JetPlate CtP system

2008-01-14T14:06:00.009-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: JetPlate CtP system
I would really not expect it to do 4 color registration work. From what I have heard, people are using it for one and two color work. If you are a serious enough printer that you have a heidelberg, you should look at a real serious CTP system that compliments it. I just don't think this jetplate stuff is of a comprable quality and nature to a Heidelberg press of any size. I welcome any users of that system to post their success stories and or experiences with that system, but from what I see and read, external drum thermal laser CTP is really what is needed in any quality printing endea... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7978

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTcP Basysprint UV-Setter 746

2008-01-14T14:06:00.008-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Just a hello

2008-01-14T14:06:00.007-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Just a hello
And everyone with Microsoft Frontpage is now a webmaster... Oh well, helps seperate the pretenders from contenders. Someone has to make all this stuff print, thus our existance justified. Ha ha _ JoePostscript -- support administrator Expertise: quark xtensions developer, adobe plug-ins developer, acrobat distiller, adobe photoshop, indesign, quark xpress, graphic design forum, and POD, VDP, Computer to Plate, Creo/Kodak/DS Screen. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7976

Computer To Plate :: Struggling Quebecor Printing gets a LifeLine.. Rats.

2008-01-14T14:06:00.005-05:00

Desktop Publishing :: RE: Are you dealer/reseller of KODAK CTP plate?

2008-01-14T14:06:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: Basys UV-Setter 742 CTP Basysprint Failing, Major Problems

2008-01-14T14:06:00.001-05:00

Desktop Publishing :: RE: Are you dealer/reseller of KODAK CTP plate?

2008-01-13T07:02:00.009-05:00

Computer To Plate :: Struggling Quebecor Printing gets a LifeLine.. Rats.

2008-01-13T07:02:00.008-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: JetPlate CtP system

2008-01-13T07:02:00.007-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Just a hello

2008-01-13T07:02:00.005-05:00

WebMaster's Forum :: Article Directories for Posting Original articles

2008-01-13T07:02:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTcP Basysprint UV-Setter 746

2008-01-13T07:02:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTcP Basysprint UV-Setter 746
hi everbody my problems basys UV-setter 742 . this machine continuous problem. calibration problem.light problem.lamp problem.mechanical parts problem. focus problem.service big problem. we buy this machine before 15 month and in this time our machine see 16 time service.ı dont know what ı do? it case very tragic and ı am very very unhappy. ı ask 2 question. 1- service want only one lamp 1500 euro. machien to be 2 lamp 3.000 euro lamp 2000 hours. osram hbo 1001 w/bp. from where buy to lamp. 2-we want to plaintiff of basys.what are to do.ı to have a chance. please answer to me because ı have to go mad. ... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7986

Computer To Plate :: RE: Upgrading current Apogee workflow, any suggestions?

2008-01-12T06:59:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Upgrading current Apogee workflow, any suggestions?
Cleveland, I forgot the Fighting Irish...oh yea, I am trying to forget them this past year. Regards, Mark _ Mark Tonkovich Heidelberg USA Product Manager, CtP & Proofing Mark.Tonkovich@Heidelberg.com - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7952

Prepress Software :: RE: showing large character spacing in pdf

2008-01-10T06:59:00.001-05:00

Prepress Software :: RE: Career Advice

2008-01-10T06:59:00.000-05:00

Prepress Software :: RE: Career Advice
I am working in commercial Printing press from 1 & half year, now I want to shift in Printing Software designing. I have done C, C++ . Is it sufficient for me to shift in software designing. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=8004

Computer To Plate :: RE: PlateRite 8600 S vs Magnus 800 decision

2008-01-08T09:05:00.008-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: PlateRite 8600 S vs Magnus 800 decision
RE: PlateRite 8600 S vs Magnus 800 decision Hello, This is a very easy decision it seems to me. Your experience with the Kodak failure is not a fluke but a direct example of the Screen/Fuji vs. Kodak solution in an 8-up format. The DS Screen PlateRite line is the best CTP system there is to date. There are more units of this design and are more proven than any other CTP design to date I believe. So, the Magnus is simply not as well designed, tested, proven, period. That's why your Kodak Magnus 400 failed in comparison to the DS Screen 4... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7920

Computer To Plate :: RE: Looking for Barco Gigasetter, VLF Imagesetter, Filmsetter">Computer To Plate :: RE: Looking for Barco Gigasetter, VLF Imagesetter, Films...

2008-01-08T09:05:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Looking for Barco Gigasetter, VLF Imagesetter, Filmsetter">Computer To Plate :: RE: Looking for Barco Gigasetter, VLF Imagesetter, Films...
Hi Cleveland, Yes, it's pretty insane. I am picturing these giant pieces of film as a real problem to output, store, and manage. Largest film output I have really used was an Avantra 44. 1000 sq.ft. a day is nothing new for me and have output a billion ffet of film, but this size is really interesting. We are planning on about 1000 sq. ft./day till we get a new CTS (computer to screen) unit. The Luscher CTS is called a jetscreen and we'll be getting one in a year or so. Can't afford a CTS right now. Since we will need a film output as bac... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7913

Computer To Plate :: PlateRite 8600 S vs Magnus 800 decision

2008-01-08T09:05:00.006-05:00

Computer To Plate :: PlateRite 8600 S vs Magnus 800 decision
Hi this is my first post although I've been browsing this forum for a while now. This is my dilema. I own a small print shop.We run two 29" 5 color Shinohara presses and Heidelberg Quickmaster. W've been running a Screen 4100 with a Harlequin rip and Sword Excel platesfor past 4 years. In June 07 we installed a Magnus 400 with autoloader and Prinergy Evo. Since the install we've had nothing but problems with it to a point where I told Kodak to take it back. We now have a choice to upgrade to Fuji version of Screen 8600 S with multi auto loader and TrueFlow and LH-PJ F... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7917

Computer To Plate :: RE: Upgrading current Apogee workflow, any suggestions?

2008-01-08T09:05:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Upgrading current Apogee workflow, any suggestions?
Now that's information. Lots to read, but the best is the jab about the cowboys. I can't go much beyond that because the Browns, even though 10 and 6, and way better than I ever expected for this year, could not beat the Bengals to clinch a spot in the playoffs - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7911

Computer To Plate :: RE: Fuji Vs Kodak CtPs

2008-01-08T09:05:00.004-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Fuji Vs Kodak CtPs
Hello, Yes, this is the beauty of the DS Screen imaging technology. One is redundancy of being able to continue AFTER and DURING a laser failure. Two is that the low cost of the modular parts is a few hundred bucks. Three is that the speed is increased without speeding up the cylinder rotation so fast, just get an array with more lasers to image. The balance of the machine stays good because you don't have to spin the drum as fast as a Creo/Kodak CTP. DS Screen started using this method of multi-laser arrays on their external drum film ... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7921

Computer To Plate :: RE: What are your RIPing times?

2008-01-08T09:05:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: What are your RIPing times?
Kind of a cool idea. But it all depends on the complexity of the files. type versus photos and vector don't compare. You can't go by size of a pdf either, since I could make a vector base file that a RIP would chew on for a while. Like anything, every job/file is different, and every system is set up different. This could be an interesting challenge though - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7905

Computer To Plate :: RE: LÂ¸scher Xpose! UV CTCP equipment

2008-01-08T09:05:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: LÂ¸scher Xpose! UV CTCP equipment
I know the head tech guy for them in the midwest, he is a good guy. They run him like a dog in the US. Most of the places in the US that have them are the old color houses who output plates for others. These machines run well when they are running, but are aweful when they go down - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7910

Computer To Plate :: RE: LÂ¸scher Xpose! UV CTCP equipment

2008-01-07T09:21:00.009-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Just a hello

2008-01-07T09:21:00.008-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Just a hello
Publisher, love it, nothing like it exporting RGB no matter what you do. My favorite, along with many others too. Thanks Mr. Gates for that fine program - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7909

Computer To Plate :: RE: Looking for Barco Gigasetter, VLF Imagesetter, Filmsetter">Computer To Plate :: RE: Looking for Barco Gigasetter, VLF Imagesetter, Films...

2008-01-07T09:21:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Upgrading current Apogee workflow, any suggestions?

2008-01-07T09:21:00.006-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Magenta Stretching Plates!

2008-01-07T09:21:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Magenta Stretching Plates!
With it being the press, what the pressman needs to do is a day of maintenance, which sometimes is rare, depending on how busy the company or that press is. A little TLC and a press can run for months without a day off. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7902

Computer To Plate :: RE: What are your RIPing times?

2008-01-07T09:21:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: PlateRite 8600 S vs Magnus 800 decision

2008-01-07T09:21:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: What are your RIPing times?

2008-01-05T07:49:00.010-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Upgrading current Apogee workflow, any suggestions?

2008-01-05T07:49:00.009-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: simple CTP Recomendations?

2008-01-05T07:49:00.008-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: simple CTP Recomendations?
Happy New Year! Check out the Printware devices, www.printwarellc.com We make poly and metal platesetters that will meet your needs now and many years to come. feel free to contact me for additional infomation. Best to you. Tom - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7897

Computer To Plate :: RE: Kimosetter 340 CTP for Small Offset Presses?

2008-01-05T07:49:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Kimosetter 340 CTP for Small Offset Presses?
Don't forget to check out the latest in Poly CTP from Printware. our CTP devices are made in the USA. We have some great entry level devices for the 1 and 2/C small format shops. check us out at www.printwarellc.com then give me a call to answer any questions. Best to you in the New Year. Tom - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7898

Computer To Plate :: RE: Magenta Stretching Plates!

2008-01-05T07:49:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: LÂ¸scher Xpose! UV CTCP equipment

2008-01-05T07:49:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Looking for Barco Gigasetter, VLF Imagesetter, Filmsetter">Computer To Plate :: RE: Looking for Barco Gigasetter, VLF Imagesetter, Films...

2008-01-05T07:49:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Pre-Bake and Post-Bake thermal plates?

2008-01-04T06:59:00.009-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Pre-Bake and Post-Bake thermal plates?
That helped alot. It was just the info i was looking for. Thank you very much Mark. _ Anyone who uses the phrase 'easy as taking candy from a baby' has never tried taking candy from a baby. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7876

Graphic Design Forum :: CD DVD Label Maker for Mac

2008-01-04T06:59:00.008-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: CD DVD Label Maker for Mac
Did you know cd dvd label software? I feel [url=http://www.iwinsoft.com/cd-dvd-label-maker/] CD/DVD Label Maker for Mac [/url] this software is fine, if you need, I utmost recommend you download and try it.but it is only fit MacOS system! - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7879

Computer To Plate :: simple CTP Recomendations?

2008-01-04T06:59:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: simple CTP Recomendations?
Hello there, first post for me. Last week a Guy crashed his car into the darkroom destroying everything but the safe-light. So, thanks to insurance, it is time to enter the 21st century. I have three Multi's needing plates;1218, 1650, and 4620. I realy only do one and two color prints from poly plates. Any recomendations for a small, simple CTP? would a kimosetter do it or will I feel limited by it's capabilities? - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7873

Computer To Plate :: Magenta Stretching Plates!

2008-01-04T06:59:00.006-05:00

Computer To Plate :: Magenta Stretching Plates!
Hi all! Well first let me say HI to everyone. i am using an Express RIP with TrapPro lite and it seems that the Mag plate always fans out i believe it might be the unit on the press because i use the magenta settings on alot of the spot colors we use here and never see a problem with. back when i stripped film it was an easy method to fix it that with a piece of mylar, as of right now i do not know what to tell them accept to get it in register and stop crying. if you know of any extra tricks on this please be kind and help out. thx in advance _ can't we just use... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7867

Computer To Plate :: RE: What are your RIPing times?

2008-01-04T06:59:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: What are your RIPing times?
This is a loaded question - if you have up to date technology, even a few years old, an 11x17 could only take minutes, much less sometimes seconds to RIP a file. This depends on the complexity of the file though too. If this is taking 30 to 45 minutes per page at 11x17, then I would look to upgrade sooner than later. Its not like I have the world's greatest anything, but I would have to go back to the days of Trapwise/Linotype 330 in the early 90s to remember the last time a page took more than a few minutes to do. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7862

Computer To Plate :: RE: Fuji Vs Kodak CtPs

2008-01-04T06:59:00.004-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Fuji Vs Kodak CtPs
Dear All, Thanks for your in puts and valuable suggestions. My friend has Prinergy Evo for Dolev 800V and wants to drive TS 800III from the same. he doesn't need a automated one and he is ready to buy new machine. Thanks again ! Regards, J Relina. _ J Relina, Creo User Since 2002. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7868

Computer To Plate :: Pre-Bake and Post-Bake thermal plates?

2008-01-04T06:59:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: Pre-Bake and Post-Bake thermal plates?
First of all, my congratulations to all users and admins of this forum. It's a great forum and i'm really happy to find it. My question: I'm currently working for a company that uses 2 very old Barco Crescent 42 HS CTPs. It's time to move along and replace them for something more productive. I've found lots of information about lots of CTPs, but i'm more interested in thermal, external drum ctps... One thing tough, i have no experience in thermal plates processing, and have found many references to "Pre-bake" and "post-bake" processes... There probably is something th... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7870

Computer To Plate :: RE: Magenta Stretching Plates!

2008-01-04T06:59:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Magenta Stretching Plates!
it was indeed the press unit as i did in fact tell them to do very same thing you said and boom! problem solved. thx for the reply you guys here are full of vast info! _ can't we just use red, green and blue inks! - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7877

Computer To Plate :: Pre-Bake and Post-Bake thermal plates?

2008-01-03T14:11:00.006-05:00

Prepress Software :: RE: Resolution in Display and POP size graphics?

2008-01-03T14:11:00.005-05:00

Prepress Software :: RE: Resolution in Display and POP size graphics?
My first thought is: what printing process are they using for the displays? If you are using screen printing, then 100 lpi is sufficient. Images taken with a digital camera should be large enough to use for this purpose, but ones from a stock house may not be. As long as you are not attempting to cover the whole display with one image, you should be able to resize these easily in Photoshop. As Joe Postscript says, make sure you deselect the Resample Image box in the Image Size dialogue window when you do resize your images. Good luck! _ Prepress guru - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7856

Computer To Plate :: RE: What are your RIPing times?

2008-01-03T14:11:00.004-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Fuji Vs Kodak CtPs

2008-01-03T14:11:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: LÂ¸scher Xpose! UV CTCP equipment

2008-01-03T14:11:00.002-05:00

Computer To Plate :: LÂ¸scher Xpose! UV CTCP equipment
Can anyone provide any feedback regarding the above. First hand experience using the equipment would be useful. Were there any particular issues with the equipment itself, breakdowns and servicing etc? Type of plates used? Any problems in sourcing the plates, as I believe conventional plates are used with this model? Dot shapes and screening used, minimum dot held on the plate. How did the plates perform once the plates got on press. Was the integration with your existing workflow/pre-press equipment straight forward, ie 1-bit Tiff or any unexpected surprises? Thanks ... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7859

Computer To Plate :: Magenta Stretching Plates!

2008-01-03T14:11:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Magenta Stretching Plates!

2008-01-03T14:11:00.000-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Magenta Stretching Plates!
If you want to find out if it really is the press or not, switch units. Tell them to try switching the cyan and magenta plates and run a job. This should not affect the color that much, just a washup. If it still happens when you switch units, then it is not the press. As for anything else, I have never seen CTP, or even CTF ever only affect a certain color. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7872

Computer To Plate :: RE: Diode Laser for Topsetter and Screen

2008-01-02T06:59:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Diode Laser for Topsetter and Screen
Hello, I am curious what the current cost is of a laser diode replacement on DS Screen PlateRite, Fuji javelin, Fuji Dart, and Heidelberg Topsetter devices. These are along an array of lasers and are not a single point of failure. A member was recently asking about cost of lasers on these. I really am not sure since I haven't had one go our on me personally and my device is under full service maintenance anyway. For other members worldwide though, can you post a current price. Also, please, anyone interested, call for actual cost since th... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7845

Desktop Publishing :: Good book on Prepress

2008-01-02T06:59:00.003-05:00

Desktop Publishing :: Good book on Prepress
If you're looking for a good resource on prepress, check out the link below: http://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Digital-PrePress-Delmar/dp/141801236X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-6672180-1563636?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1194144963&sr=8-1 It has lots of great information and is full of quick tips and other short cuts. Available for a good price over the holidays. _ Prepress guru - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7853

Computer To Plate :: LÂ¸scher Xpose! UV CTCP equipment

2008-01-02T06:59:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: What are your RIPing times?

2008-01-01T06:59:00.009-05:00

Computer To Plate :: What are your RIPing times?
I recently acquired a Pressmate FS filmsetter with RIP and knowing it was older technology I am still suprised at how long the RIP times are (some 11x17 cmyk files take 30-45 mins to rip). ColorSpan told me I can buy the Legacy Rip which I can install on any new computer I choose so I was thinking about putting it on a Duo Core machine with XP Pro. The price tag is pretty heavy for just the RIP software so I would like to know what machines you are using and your average RIP times. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7834

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTP for Dummies

2008-01-01T06:59:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTP for Dummies
I use 3 different rips, none of which are the same as yours. but in all three, when I view the job I see a composite, I have to turn off C, M, Y or K to view each seperation individually. the RIP should send each seperation to the platesetter/filmsetter that is what they do-they are a seperation printer..... get to know your RIP poke around in it - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7833

Computer To Plate :: RE: "Heidelberg" plates, Who Makes it? What is it?

2008-01-01T06:59:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: "Heidelberg" plates, Who Makes it? What is it?
I use the Saphira Violet plates only. PERIOD. We get FANTASTIC results, brilliant vibrant color... I love the entire system, THANK YOU HEIDELBERG, also everytime I call with aproblem, Heidy solves it that very same day, they have never let me down. maybe you need to calibrate your plates again? All I know is Heidelberg has our back in every way, we can and do rely on them and they come through everytime. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7832

Prepress Software :: RE: looking for help with automation solution in Photoshop

2008-01-01T06:59:00.003-05:00

Prepress Software :: RE: looking for help with automation solution in Photoshop
Glad to hear you have found a away to convert your files as you want. If you want to do more with the files, please have a look at my suggestion, as once set up this is a total seamless workflow, where you drop the files in a in folder and retrieve multiple formated, change the colour proflle or resized etc... from pickup folder Ben Longs automator script cover the majority of what Photoshop can do by hand and is easy to implement as a drag and drop workflow. If you can create an action it can also implement them to. Good to hear you have resolved your problem. Happy New Year _ Graham - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7837

Computer To Plate :: RE: Diode Laser for Topsetter and Screen

2008-01-01T06:59:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Kimosetter 340 CTP for Small Offset Presses?

2007-12-31T06:59:00.012-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Kimosetter 340 CTP for Small Offset Presses?
If I understand correctly, you can open up a pdf, ps or eps file in photoshop and it will rasterize the image when it opens. Is this the same as what a hardware or software RIP does? If so couldn't you RIP the image in photoshop and print directly from it? I believe that is how some printers are separating CMYK to output on Hurst Smart Plate polyester plates using an HP5000 laser printer since you can set the line screen, dot shape & frequency in photoshop under "print with preview". If this works it may be a work around solution although it may not be the most efficient. Please educ... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7830

Digital Printing Forum :: Problem Rip/output some PDF, PDF Compression Problem

2007-12-31T06:59:00.011-05:00

Digital Printing Forum :: Problem Rip/output some PDF, PDF Compression Problem
I am having issues outputting some PDF files and I am narrowing this down to compression settings (I Think). It seems like all the PDF files having problems are compressed using Zip Compression but if same PDF is run through PDF Optimizer and compressed as Jpeg they Rip just fine. What is this Zip Compression really and how does it compare to jpeg? Does this sound normal or familiar to anyone that Zip compression would cause files to NOT rip as opposed to jpeg compression used in pdf files? Also, I was reading about PDF/X standards, could it be that thi... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7835

Computer To Plate :: RE: Suppliers of KODAK CTP plates

2007-12-31T06:59:00.010-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Suppliers of KODAK CTP plates
Dear Sir, please drop your requirement and particulars including contact details/ company information below: D.M.AZAM patriot@patriot-global.com Thanks and regards, AZAM - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7827

Computer To Plate :: NEED HELP WITH PRESSMATE FS

2007-12-31T06:59:00.009-05:00

Computer To Plate :: NEED HELP WITH PRESSMATE FS
I recently purchased a used a Pressmate FS thermal imagesetter with RIP running 7.0 version software. I can't get CMYK seperations to work from InDesign 2.0. When I send the file to the RIP I get only CMY or a single grayscale image. I have tried exporting to eps or ps and sending that to the rip and tried file print directly to the rip with no success. I did take one of the eps files and open it in photoshop and did file print to the rip and it worked but I don't want to go through that extra step. If there is anyone out there using the Pressmate FS system I would greatly a... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7829

Computer To Plate :: RE: "Heidelberg" plates, Who Makes it? What is it?

2007-12-31T06:59:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Heidelberg Signa Station, Printready, plate templates

2007-12-31T06:59:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Heidelberg Signa Station, Printready, plate templates
Sorry for replying so late, I just read the post. I do not have the entire Prinect Workflow, but I do have Signa and Metadimension RIP. Re-assigning plate layouts is a snap, piece of cake.... In signa, open the job, IF ALL THE PRODUCT PARTS ARE THE SAME--right click on "job" and select "EditJob" (this brings up the wizard, this is the best way to alter a job as it preserves/regenerates the crops and other marks to fit the altered layout perfectly) in the wizard click the forward button until you get to the plate template section-delete the existing plate assignment, select and apply a new one, ... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7831

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTP for Dummies

2007-12-31T06:59:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: What are your RIPing times?

2007-12-31T06:59:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Suppliers of KODAK CTP plates

2007-12-30T06:59:00.012-05:00

Computer To Plate :: What are your RIPing times?

2007-12-30T06:59:00.011-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Kimosetter 340 CTP for Small Offset Presses?

2007-12-30T06:59:00.010-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: CTP for Dummies

2007-12-30T06:59:00.009-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: "Heidelberg" plates, Who Makes it? What is it?

2007-12-30T06:59:00.008-05:00

Prepress Software :: New here

2007-12-30T06:59:00.007-05:00

Prepress Software :: New here
Hi, I'm new here. My area of expertise is actually web design but I've always done graphic design like logos, business cards, flyers, brochures, etc. I'm now working on a booth design for an exhibition and I'm struggling a little bit with the images. My concern is the size. I can't find images that are big enough to use and I know I can't resize the ones I have. I was wondering if when you print bigger files things are different. For brochures printers ask for 300dpi but for this one they said I should use 100dpi. Is it going to print correctly? I don't want my client to be disappointed. ... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7821

Computer To Plate :: NEED HELP WITH PRESSMATE FS

2007-12-30T06:59:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Heidelberg Signa Station, Printready, plate templates

2007-12-30T06:59:00.003-05:00

Prepress Software :: RE: looking for help with automation solution in Photoshop

2007-12-30T06:59:00.001-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Help with Printing Requirements

2007-12-29T08:07:00.015-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Help with Printing Requirements
I have done many displays, and I have used 150dpi as my number, and everything has looked good. I would think the 100 dpi would depend on what it is, but I have never used it. As for CMYK to RGB, it is probably the setting about color conversion, which should be set at none - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7823

Computer To Plate :: Web Growth

2007-12-29T08:07:00.014-05:00

Computer To Plate :: Web Growth
Hi All. anyone have any experience with web growth settings using prinergy evo? I can do the math and get the settings correct, but the growth seems to change like the weather. using the same paper, it go's up and down every other week. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7819

Computer To Plate :: RE: Kimosetter 340 CTP for Small Offset Presses?

2007-12-29T08:07:00.013-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: "Heidelberg" plates, Who Makes it? What is it?

2007-12-29T08:07:00.012-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Apogee lite not seeing marks or colors bars from pjtf

2007-12-29T08:07:00.011-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Apogee lite not seeing marks or colors bars from pjtf
Old pjtfs include marks. New ones don't. The pjtfs are all stored in the same place. The marks all come from the same folder. I can see no difference when looking at the text files as far as capitalization goes. I've been swamped with work and finally have time to try to fix this problem. If anyone has any other ideas, I would really appreciate it. Thanks! - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7816

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Freehand help needed in stretching rectangle to trapezium">Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Freehand help needed in stretching rectangle to t...

2007-12-29T08:07:00.009-05:00

Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Freehand help needed in stretching rectangle to trapezium">Graphic Design Forum :: RE: Freehand help needed in stretching rectangle to t...
if the object is vector (not too sure about a raster image placed) you shoud be able to use the direct selection tool and choose the point you want to move. adjust that point (either horizontally or vertically) and get your distorting that way. i know this works in illustrator but i can't promise anything in freehand. although my old and fading memory seems to think it should work. - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7817

Computer To Plate :: RE: ECRM CTP MAKO-4x or SCREEN PT-R 2055Vi?

2007-12-29T08:07:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: ECRM CTP MAKO-4x or SCREEN PT-R 2055Vi?
Hi, Never seen such a Screen device, I can only tell about the Mako machines - see my previous postings on the subject: http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?t=2238 http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?t=2013&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=mako&start=0 I would recommend the Mako machine. I'm sure the 2055 is just as good considering the reputation, but we preferred the Mako because if you look at the 2055 spec sheet, it is : - rather slow - max 20 plates fullsize at 2400 dpi WITH autoloader which is a costly option, whereas the Mako exposes ab... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7815

Computer To Plate :: NEED HELP WITH PRESSMATE FS

2007-12-29T08:07:00.005-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Suppliers of KODAK CTP plates

2007-12-29T08:07:00.003-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Heidelberg Signa Station, Printready, plate templates

2007-12-29T08:07:00.001-05:00

Computer To Plate :: Web Growth

2007-12-28T06:59:00.009-05:00

Prepress Software :: Career Advice

2007-12-28T06:59:00.008-05:00

Prepress Software :: Career Advice
I want to get an advice about my career. I am a self taught Graphic Designer and Pre-press Professional. I am working with a newspaper publisher in Oman. I am working with CtP department now. With all humbleness I declare I am good in my work. In fact I implemented the CtP and lots modern system in my company. Recently company proposing me to take care of the photo quality in their newspaper. They want to assign the responsibility on me. But not give any special post etc. I want to propose a managerial post apart from pre-press manager or production manager. I support all the production de... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7801

Computer To Plate :: RE: Platewriter 4200 Glunz & Jenson

2007-12-28T06:59:00.007-05:00

Computer To Plate :: RE: Platewriter 4200 Glunz & Jenson
Hi windsurfer, not sure your price info is current... according to research I conducted last week the complete package includes Platewriter 2000, Harlequin 7.x rip, and PC rip station for $25, 000. While I would agree with your reasoning if a good used violet machine was available for $40, 000 I've been looking for the last year, and haven't found anything decent. Plus I still need to upgrade my rip for $5, 000 or buy a new one for $10, 000. Most used ctp machines are not going to come with a rip included in the sale price. In addition all violet and thermal de... - Read More at This Link..
http://software-robotics.com/graphic-design-prepress/viewtopic.php?p=7809

Computer To Plate :: RE: Apogee lite not seeing marks or colors bars from pjtf

2007-12-28T06:59:00.005-05:00