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Mimaki innovates colour matching with easy-to-use software solutions
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imaki is launching three new software solutions designed to add value to the print production process by enabling printers to deliver accurate, repeatable colour across multiple devices and locations. These new software solutions are Artista
Textile Color Collection, Mimaki Profile Master 3 (MPM3) for advanced printer profiling, and RasterLink6 Version 5.0.
Artista Textile Color Collection The Artista Textile Color Collection makes it faster and easier for textile and apparel manufacturers to achieve the desired colour without wasteful trial and error. The process starts with a designer specifying colours based on new swatches made available for Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW. An image file based on the selected colour palette is then printed on a Mimaki printer using either the RasterLink6 or TxLink3 RIP software. In addition to colour-accurate images, the resulting
standard includes detailed information about profiles and settings that can be used to reduce the time required for colour matching, thus enabling colours to be represented accurately across printers and locations. The initial collection is designed for use with the Mimaki TS300P-1800 textile printer with dye sublimation inks.
Mimaki Profile Master 3 (MPM3) The Mimaki Profile Master 3 (MPM3) enables users to reproduce equivalent colours when printing on different types of
Improve your Adobe skills with Roland DG
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he Roland DG Academy is giving printers the chance to utilise Roland DG technology even more effectively in their businesses by offering Adobe Illustrator modular courses. Targeted at those who want to expand their graphic knowledge in Illustrator, and integrate the software into their print workflow, or just expand their knowledge of the popular design software, the course consists of two flexible modules spread across two full day sessions. The first module offered consists of a full overview for basic or novice users, allowing them to utilise the software to its full potential, which will help develop more efficient design processes. Attendees will be taught about basic shape editing, creating cutlines, and how to make use of the many tools Illustrator offers print businesses to make their job easier and more efficient.
For those interested in learning more about Illustrator, but already have an understanding of the basics, an intermediate/advanced module is also available at an additional cost, allowing attendees to develop a deeper understanding of the many tools and workflows possible, including elements such as clipping masks, compound paths, transparencies, advanced layering, exporting and many other useful insights. Joe Wigzell, academy and creative centre manager at Roland DG UK, said: “Weʼre pleased to have another chance to offer our end users our expert knowledge, and allow their businesses to improve as a result. As a company we know just how valuable graphic design is to the workflow of print production, and with the introduction of our Illustrator course we can give our customers that advantage.”
| 10 | October 2016
media with the same printer or when printing with different printer models and inks, vastly increasing the flexibility of a production platform, even when it consists of printers from multiple vendors. Print colour is consistently maintained over time by measuring colour with a colorimeter during the printer calibration process.
RasterLink6 Mimakiʼs market-leading printer RIP software, RasterLink6, now includes the Pantone Color Collection, widely used around the globe for colour matching. This is in addition to the Adobe Illustrator- compatible DIC colour collection and Mimakiʼs original colour collections including metallic. Pantone colours in print files are automatically detected and converted to equivalents for faster colour matching on RasterLink6-driven printers. Mimaki states its objective with these three new software packages is to bring to market, solutions that ease production for its users along with improving profitability.
Textile decorators experience new products at Xpresʼ Manchester roadshow
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undreds of visitors attended Xpresʼ Manchester roadshow to discover new textile decoration and large format sublimation products.
There was so much to see and to take inspiration from at the show including the large displays of sublimated printed fabrics and Primex frames. Live machinery demonstrations were on offer as well as new products displayed all around the venue.
Xpres exhibited a wealth of machinery and technology, from its small format machines like the Roland BN20 and GS24 cutter up to the new
Mimaki TS300P- 1800 which has been developed specifically for the ever growing dye sublimation and textile industry.
The show also featured the popular Epson SC-F2000 DTG machine
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alongside the Shultz pre-treat maker 3. Sefa and Adkins heat presses were showcased beside the latest wide format sublimation printers from Epson. A spokesperson said: “Customers were spoilt for choice with products and printing technology to feast their eyes on. They took pictures of inspiring work and chatted with our knowledgeable staff freely. “There was a great buzz throughout the three days and the show was definitely a success.” The event took place from July 19 to 21 at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.
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