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macOS 11 / 12 / 13 and Apple M1 chip compatibility

Posted on November 16, 2020 by jason

The following is an FAQ for Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip / Veripress users migrating to, or installing software on one of Apple’s recent macOS operating systems, and those using ARM-based (M1/M2) Mac hardware. Is my software version compatible with macOS … Continue reading →

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Epson SC-P9500 / SC-P7500 – Proofing Mode

Posted on October 1, 2020 by jason

Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip 8.1+ features support for the Proofing Mode added to the Epson Surecolor SC-P9500 / SC-P7500 series printers in the LK09K9 / LL09K9 Epson firmware release. The printer must have this firmware version (or later) installed for … Continue reading →

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Using Printer Colour Management – Canon PRO / TM / TX Printers

Posted on September 30, 2020 by jason

Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip 8.1+ includes an option to use Printer Colour Management for Canon PRO series, TM series, and TX series printers. Printer Colour Management is useful if a calibrated Media suitable for your printer and paper is not … Continue reading →

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Screen Print output to contone printers – Screening Simulation

Posted on July 28, 2020 by jason

Serendipity Blackmagic / Megarip 8.1+ adds a Simulate screening option to Screen Print Mode. When enabled, screen printing mode separates a job into single plates and prints them as ‘black’. The feature is nominally designed to print halftone dot screens onto clear film … Continue reading →

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Lab (Multi) – spot colour characterisation

Posted on July 23, 2020 by jason

Serendipity Blackmagic / Veripress 8.1+ adds an Lab (Multi) colour space option to Special and Replace Colour Sets. The option allows Lab spot colours to be specifically characterised, defining the Lab values of the colour at different coverage levels (Tints) … Continue reading →

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