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.
What does a MIM combination consist of?
Specifically, a MIM (Medium-Ink-Metamode) consists of the following parameters:
- advanced settings for color and process management
- an ICC profile that is adapted to a specific medium
- a linearization file for precise control of the ink application
Combined as a MIM package in a .cmp or .cmpz file, these parameters are assigned to the existing directory structures of the ColorGATE software after import.
A MIM combination therefore exactly matches your printer setup with medium, ink and print mode and guarantees optimum results under these conditions.
Where can I get a MIM combination from?
There are various ways to obtain a MIM combination:
- On the ColorGATE Support Site you will find a variety of MIM packages for different printers and media. These can be downloaded at https://www.colorgate.com/support/en/ (please note that you must have registered as a user beforehand).
- If there is no suitable MIM available for you on the ColorGATE Support Site, you can contact your ColorGATE reseller. He may be able to provide you with a suitable MIM.
- You can also duplicate an existing MIM in Productionserver and adapt it to your requirements (this is described in the second part of this blog article).
- If none of these options are suitable for you, you can also create a completely new MIM in Productionserver. You can find out how to do this in the third part of this blog article: Tips and Tricks for MIM's - Part 3: Creating new MIM's.
Further tips and tricks (for example, when you should duplicate a MIM and how to make changes to existing MIM's) follow in Tips and Tricks for MIM's - Part 2: Duplicating and Editing MIM's.