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How to create a Calcheck Chart (version 6.0+)

Posted on June 17, 2015 by jason

Calcheck Charts are used by the Calcheck and Displays applications in Blackmagic and Veripress to colour verify printed output or displays for softproofing. The two most common methods used to create a Calcheck Chart are to either import a defined … Continue reading →

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How to Calibrate a Printer (version 6.0+)

Posted on June 15, 2015 by jason

The following is a step-by-step guide to the methods used to achieve ISO calibrated output using Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip version 6.0+. The setup described below is for an Epson 7900 being calibrated to a Fogra 39 standard. Linearisation Curves will be generated using … Continue reading →

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Running the Serendipity Agent as an Admin Service

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jason

Serendipity Blackmagic / Veripress users in certain Windows operating system environments may find the Serendipity Polling Agent service will not start at login or after installation. A common reason for this is the Windows user account login not having access … Continue reading →

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Configuring N-Colour Media and Paper Profiles for printers with custom ink sets

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jason

Serendipity Blackmagic and Megarip 5.4.02 added a new NColour Ink Configuration function allowing users to profile printers loaded with non-standard replacement ink sets. The interface can define a customised printer ink set including ink colours, light inks and device spot … Continue reading →

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Using Advanced Black & White Photo Mode for Epson HTM Media

Posted on March 14, 2014 by jason

Serendipity Blackmagic and Megarip support the Advanced Black & White Photo Mode available to particular Epson printer models using HTM or EPD (Epson Precision Dot) drivers. Advanced Black & White mode can be used to produced both neutral and toned … Continue reading →

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