Version 21.10 of Productionserver, Proofgate and Filmgate is out now! If you have an active Value Pack, you can update now, free of charge. In this blog entry, we answer the most important questions about updating from V21 to V21.10.
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As described in the release notes for our current version, the X-Rite i1Pro is no longer supported.
Unfortunately, this leads to misunderstandings since the X-Rite i1Pro2 is also identified as i1Pro on the nameplate and by the imprint on the top. The device that is no longer supported is the older i1Pro, which has also not been supported by the manufacturer for quite some time. The more recent i1Pro2 is of course still supported.
…You are an existing customer and you are interested in our new version 21? No problem! If you have an active Value Pack, the upgrade is free of charge. In this blog entry, we answer the most important questions about upgrading from V20 to V21.
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To ensure a smooth transition from version 20 to version 21, you should first back up your RIP configuration. This way, your usual settings, profiles and printer definitions will be directly available to you in the new version. Thanks to the integrated backup and restore functions, this can be done conveniently.
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At ColorGATE, we are proud to be able to support digital printing systems from a wide range of manufacturers in our products, with over 1,700 drivers currently available. However, there are still cases where it is not possible to integrate a dedicated driver for a particular printer. For many lower-priced printers, the manufacturers do not intend for these to be controlled directly via RIP software; and given the large number of toner-based A4/A3 printers, it makes sense to offer only universal drivers for these in many cases. Fortunately, it is common for these kinds of printers to be controlled directly from Windows, so that you can print from any application. This is something we can take advantage of. This article explains how you can use our universal drivers to control printers without dedicated drivers in Productionserver or Proofgate.
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In the last couple of weeks there have been more reports about issues with measuring linearization or profiling charts with the X-Rite i1Pro 3 or i1Pro 3 Plus and the iO3 measuring table. However, with the following tips, they can usually be fixed.
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Complex technology requires clear terminology. ColorGATE CEO Thomas Kirschner explains why calibration and characterization must be distinguished in digital color management.
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Complex technology requires clear terminology. ColorGATE CEO Thomas Kirschner explains why calibration and characterization must be distinguished in digital color management.
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You are an existing customer and you are interested in our new version 20? No problem! If you have an active Value Pack, the upgrade is free of charge. In this blog entry, we answer the most important questions about upgrading from V10 to V20.
…In the past the upgrade from one version to another needed to be done manually and took time and patience. Thanks to the integrated function for backup and restore back then in version 8.11 the update can be done fully automatically and without hassles. This is also true for the new Version 20.
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