Would you like to be sure before printing that your motif will be printed exactly as you want and have set in the software? ColorGATE offers you various preview modes (e.g., document preview, with and without special colors or cut paths, channel preview, media preview and printer output), depending on which aspects of the preview are important to you.
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Multilayer printing is the way to make most use of advertising space. Be it with films printed on both sides, e.g., for shop windows, or with posters in Day & Night design, which unfold their full potential with backlighting.
READ MORE Print More Accurately and Efficiently With the New Multilayer Printing From ColorGATE
To ensure a smooth transition from version 23 to version 24, you should back up and restore your system configuration. This way, your usual settings, profiles and printer definitions will be directly available in V24.
We have explained the following topics for you in this blog article:
In V23, you can also transfer the system configuration to V24 as before using the backup and restore function (Menu Options > System Configuration). You can find out how to do this in this section.
Alternatively, you can transfer the system configuration using the Setup Assistant, which is available in V23.10. This contains an import function with which you can quickly and easily transfer the system configuration from a previous version to V24. You can find out how to use the import function in the Setup Assistant in this section.
Version 24 of Productionserver, Proofgate and Filmgate is out now! If you have a valid Value Pack, you can update, free of charge. In this blog entry, we answer the most important questions about upgrading to V24.
The upgrade process from one version to the next is generally the same. Before upgrading, you should back up and restore your system configuration. Your usual settings, profiles and printer definitions will then be available directly in V24. In version 23.10 and higher, you also have the option of importing your system configurations using the Setup Assistant.
Further information about the import process can be found in this blog article: ensure-a-smooth-transition-from-v23-to-v24-with-backup-and-restore.
READ MORE FAQ for Upgrading to Version 24
Note: This article will be updated as new information becomes available.
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MIM combinations ensure smooth interaction between printer and software, as they contain the most important parameters for the printing process which are automatically implemented during printing. There are numerous tips and tricks that can be used to create and apply MIM’s even more easily. We would like to share these with you in this blog article.
READ MORE Tips and Tricks for MIM’s – Part 3: Creating new MIM’s
MIM combinations contain important production-relevant parameters that are automatically applied during the printing process and therefore reliably lead to consistently high print quality. In this blog article, we give you helpful tips and tricks for creating and handling MIM combinations.
READ MORE Tips and Tricks for MIM‘s – Part 2: Duplicating and Editing MIM’s
MIM combinations ensure that your print results are reliably reproducible and of a consistently high quality. This is because they define various production-relevant parameters, such as the medium used, the ink and technical settings. These presettings are applied automatically during the printing process and – just like other forms of standardization and automation, e.g. via hotfolders or settings files – lead to a fast and error-free workflow in digital printing. And all this with consistent print quality at all times.
READ MORE Tips and Tricks for MIM’s – Part 1: What are MIM’s and where I do get them
In today’s hyper-competitive market, branding goes beyond logos and taglines; it’s about crafting meaningful connections with consumers. One of the most important tools in a brand’s arsenal is color. Colors have the remarkable ability to convey emotions, shape perceptions, and influence purchasing decisions. This is where color psychology comes in—it’s all about how different colors affect our thoughts and feelings. Understanding color psychology in branding is crucial to establish emotional connections with consumers, and effective color management ensures that these emotional associations remain consistent across various mediums and devices. But first, let’s explore what color psychology entails and its real impact on brands.
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Would you like to utilize the full potential of your ColorGATE software? Then start by setting up your printer correctly.
READ MORE Printer setup: simple and intuitive with ColorGATE