Flat-Top Dots Let’s start by stating what is meant by the term flat-top dot. A flat-top dot on a photopolymer plate is one that accepts the transfer of data from an imaging device to the finished plate at a 1:1 ratio. The 1:1 imaging ratio is measured in the file, post-CDI imaging, and ultimately on the … Read More...
Flat-Top Dots Let’s start by stating what is meant by the term flat-top dot. A flat-top dot on a photopolymer plate is one that accepts the transfer of data from an imaging device to the finished plate at a 1:1 ratio. The 1:1 imaging ratio is measured in the file, post-CDI imaging, and ultimately on … Read More...
SupplySentry can’t fix FOMO but We Can Help with FORO(and some other phobias too) Many of us have heard or experienced the Fear of Missing Out (#FOMO), especially in a world of Facebook and Instagram. APR can’t help there, but we can definitely help with the Fear of Running Out (#FORO). And what if FORO … Read More...
If you haven't already heard, X-rite has launched it's new i1Pro 3 series spectrophotometers. These are an upgrade to the i1Pro 2 series spectrophotometers. Two key enhancements include: Full-Spectrum LED Light Source that offers improved reliability vs. traditional tungsten bulbs in former models. Improved Sampling Rate (Hz) which means higher scanning measurement speeds and use … Read More...
A common misconception in water based ink cleaning is the thought that to be effective it would need to have a high pH and thus, be hazardous to the user or equipment. In reality there are two parts for these cleaners to be effective, pH and alkalinity. The alkalinity levels in these cleaners is what causes … Read More...
I like to reference the age-old idiom "The Devil is in the Details". More simply stated, details are important. When it comes to making color measurement more accurate, the specifications we use to set-up a measurement device are vitally important details. Equally important to proper device setup, it is key to ensure settings are shared … Read More...
When measuring color... What is the correct M factor setting for my spectrophotometer? What does M Factor mean? Is the M Factor important? All great questions and common questions. It actually is an important specification to understand when setting up your spectrophotometer and measuring to various color standards. It is also important to divulge the … Read More...
2020 Esko Training Schedule Now Available! Check out the January 2020 Esko Training Schedule. Classes are scheduled throughout the year in Miamisburg, OH, Ludlow, MA, and Cal Poly State University in CA. Esko Training Topics Include: ArtiosCAD WebCenter Automation Engine PackEdge ArtPro+ Basic and Advanced programs are available. For customers with active Esko maintenance, many … Read More...
Last week's APR Technical Screening Summit turned out to be a great event! Our attendance reflected representatives from all facets of the print workflow—from prepress into the pressroom. Presentations touched on key variables in the production process that impact screening and print quality decisions and capabilities. Those attending brought up fantastic questions and discussion points. … Read More...
Esko Launches New Pricing and Promotional Bundles! New Warranty Program Esko CDIs now include 1 year Premium Warranty for all equipment - CDI, XPS, Kongsberg. Covers parts, labor, and T&E. New CDI Pricing With reduced Optics (speed) pricing and included High Resolution output Spark 2530 and Spark 4835 formats pricing is reduced by about 20%. … Read More...