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How To Calculate Size Correction (version 6.0+)

Posted on June 15, 2015 by jason

Size Correction may be used when dimensions of printed jobs do not precisely match the dimensions of submitted files. It is used to compensate for media/paper stretch or printer feed by increasing or decreasing the width and/or height of jobs … 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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Eizo ColorEdge CG277/CG247 Calibration Settings

Posted on July 9, 2014 by jason

When calibrating Eizo CG277 and CG247 monitors for Softproofing in Veripress and Blackmagic, Serendipity recommend the following Displays application settings:- Brightness: 180 cd/m2 Whitepoint: D65 (6500K) Gamma: 2.2 Options: Use Hardware Calibration Instrument: Eizo CG277 (or CG247) These settings are … 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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