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Pagesetup changes in version 6.0

Existing users upgrading to Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip / Veripress 6.0 will notice changes to Pagesetups in the Workbench database and the addition of a new Data Type – Jobticket. Jobtickets consist of the configurable options, formerly part of Pagesetup, … Continue reading

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Jobticket Calcheck Chart does not Print (version 6.0 – 7.1.02)

A Calcheck Chart has been assigned to the Jobticket using the Print Calcheck option in the Colour Management tab of Jobticket… …but some jobs print without a Calcheck Chart at the bottom. Why? In most circumstances, the chart doesn’t print … Continue reading

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File Format Outputs for Blackmagic/Megarip

Serendipity Blackmagic and Megarip have a number of file format outputs as standard. Below are details of the available file formats and the configurable Media options available to each output type. The output resolution and colourspace for the files are … Continue reading

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Spot Colour plates not separating or printing in Megarip Screen Print

Problem: Spot colours plates in files submitted for printing as screen print separations are not being printed and/or are being amalgamated into CMYK plates. Serendipity Megarip does not have in the capability to process spot colours except as a separated … Continue reading

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Understanding Special Colour Attributes

Blackmagic and Veripress users have the ability to apply various attributes to special colours in order to simulate actual printed results, especially in the packaging industry. For example a foil which is printed on top is set to a knockout … Continue reading

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