Common Problems
Problem: Grays Aren't Gray
Grays shifting from neutral are visually problematic, but beyond that they indicate a calibration problem.
The Solution
- Verify your ink channel limits
- Re-Linearize
- Print another control wedge
- If necessary re-profile
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Weak Blacks
The deepness of the black visually affects the entire image. This is especially important for backlits
The Solution
- Verify your K channel L* value
- Test your heat press settings
- Print another control wedge
- Check your K channel
- Re-linearize
- If necessary re-profile
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Color is Not Repeatable
Reprints of a job hours, days or weeks later not matching the original work?
The Solution
- Review your shop standards
- Were the same standards Used?
- Print another control wedge
- Compare it to the original
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Spot Colors Printed from CMYK ARe Not Close to a Match
Corporate Logos and Branding
Team Colors for Uniforms
The Solution
- Use The Pantone Color Bridge tool to determine expectations
- Verify your calibrations by printing a control wedge
- Make fine adjustments with your RIP's spot color matching tool.
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Step 1 - Print a Control Wedge
- The control wedge contains a wealth of information
- While measuring with a spectrophotometer is the norm, you may still see problems visually
- The control wedge is the best way to monitor results
- Always memorialize a job with a printed control wedge.
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