Serendipity ICCtool has been updated to version 1.1. The most significant change to this version is the ability to use spectrophotometers to read colours and then have them converted to either RGB or CMYK. Colours may also be entered manually as either RGB, CMYK or Lab.
Using ICCtool you can visualise how different device dependent colours will look on different monitors and papers. Version 1.1 can be downloaded from ICCtool product page while icc profiles to suit can be downloaded from the Serendipity ICC profiles page.
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When selecting inklimits in the paper profiler, do not be afraid to reduce the 3 and 4 colour ink limit . Reducing them by a large amount not only avoids wet patches, but also opens up the shadows to reveal a lot of details that were previously missing from proofs. This approach is particularly useful for the new 4800, 7800 and 9800 printers recently released by Epson.
Below is a screenshot of ink limits I typically use when setting up a printer.
The “Algorithm Enhanced” option was introduced recently in version 3.1 of Blackmagic and 4.1 of Megarip. It is the preferred algorithm to use especially with the newer printers.
We have fought long and hard but Serendipity Blackmagic 3.1 and Megarip version 4.1 are finally ready for public consumption.
Some of the highlights include the FlipBook application for viewing virtual magazines and books on screen, scan and print support for the SoftProof application, drivers for the Epson 4800 / 9800 series of printers, a monitor calibrator and support for some of the newer spectrophotometers.
A detailed list of bug fixes and enhancements for Blackmagic can be found here, while changes to Megarip can be found here.
Download the updated Serendipity Blackmagic user’s guide from here, and the updated Megarip manual from here.
This a free upgrade for all users so grab your copy from here.
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