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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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Softproofing setup using Press Agent & Bookfilter

Posted on October 17, 2013 by jason

This guide is intended as a checklist used to configure Veripress to softproof publications defined by planning files and loaded using a press console. It is not a tutorial and assumes a general working knowledge of Veripress functions and applications. Press … Continue reading →

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