Some users sometimes ask us the question: Which screening do I have to use to output spot color separations in the Screen workflow?
In principle, graphics that consist of solid colors, either CMYK or spot colors should not be calculated through color management or rastered again. Each color is to be output as a spot color separation.
Setting up a ColorGATE Virtual Printer (Mac OS X)
This document describes how to use the Virtual Printer with Mac OS X.
New features in V9: Access Control Modul (ACM)
Starting with Version 9 a user rights-management has been integrated as an option in all ColorGATE Products. With this tool you are able to edit the rights for individual users or user groups. Now it is possible to lock settings or allow limited access to the program to prevent unwanted changes of a running system.
Dongle activation
The automatic dongle update is not working? There is no internet connection on your RIP computer? Is there a way I can still update my dongle? With this blog we will answer this question.
Updating your printer definitions and profiles from V8 to V9
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 in version 8.11 the update can be done fully automatically and without hassles. Continue reading
Mimaki JFX500 – Profiling with MAPS2 support
!!!***UPDATE Mimaki JFX200 MAPS2 Support***!!! When using the Mimaki JFX500 with firmware version 2.0 or higher certain print resolutions now support MAPS2. But what is MAPS2 you may ask? And which advantages do these supported print modes have? These and other questions will be answered in the below blog.
Did You Know: HP L360
Did you know?:
When using the HP Latex 360 it can come to slower print starts when printing larger jobs. This is due to the thumbnail which is generated for the preview in the HP L360. Continue reading
Creating webtickets & technical support at ColorGATE
This blog entry shall explain how to enter and administrate webtickets and take advantage of the technical support at ColorGATE. Continue reading
Color Tables: Importing and usage of color tables in ColorGATE Software
We are often asked how to import and use color tables (Pantone, RAL) in the ColorGATE software. In this blog we will explain how to do this.
HP Media Management
***UPDATE for Builds after 8.10.5568 automatic MIM generation***
In the ColorGATE Productionserver8 we have integrated the HP Media Media Management for use with the new HP Latex 300 series printer. Continue reading