Name
Specifies the name of the media configuration. You can use up to 100 characters for the name. For clarity, use a meaningful name, such as Comm Glossy 720x720. Do not use the + - \ / | < > [ ] { } ? . , ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) = : ; ' " characters in file names.
Media
Displays the name of the media that is used in the selected media configuration
Ink
Displays the name of the ink that is used in the selected media configuration
Resolution
Specifies the resolution of the media configuration
Render Resolution
Specifies the resolution at which this media configuration will be rendered if the resolution is different than the print resolution.
A lower render resolution increases the processing and file transfer speed (file throughput) but may cause line work and text to become jagged.
A higher render resolution decreases the processing and file transfer speed (file throughput).
Note: The halftone emulation feature ignores the render resolution setting.
Resample Image
Specifies how to process the image when the input resolution is different from the media configuration's resolution, such as if the input resolution is 2400 × 2400 dpi and the media configuration's resolution is 720 × 720 dpi.
This option is only applicable when the media configuration's resolution is less than 1200 dpi.
Nearest Neighbor calculates the nearest position of each pixel when converting the image to the media configuration's resolution. This might result in some pixels being repeated and causing artifacts, such as diagonal lines changing widths along the line.
Bilinear uses averages and weighting to put each pixel in a 2 × 2, four-pixel space. This usually gives smoother fine lines.
Substrate Effects
In the Substrate Effects area, the Emulation option lets you reproduce the press mottle and paper grain seen on offset presses with certain paper types, or it lets you emulate flexographic printing on cardboard.
Choose one of the following options:
- None: turns off the emulation of press mottle and paper grain
- Paper type 3: emulates the press mottle and paper grain shown on ISO paper type 3, which represents light-weight coated (LWC) paper
- Paper type 4: emulates the press mottle and paper grain shown on ISO paper type 4, which represents uncoated white paper
- Paper type 5: emulates the press mottle and paper grain shown on ISO paper type 5, which represents uncoated yellowish paper
- Cardboard A Flute: emulates ink printed on corrugated cardboard with an A flute. A flute is the corrugation sandwiched between the two layers of cardboard. The A flute is 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) thick with 33 +/- 3 flutes per linear foot (108 +/- 10 per lineal metre).
- Cardboard B Flute: emulates ink printed on corrugated cardboard with a B flute. The B flute is 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) thick with 47 +/- 3 flutes per lineal foot (154 +/- 10 per lineal metre).
- Cardboard C Flute: emulates ink printed on corrugated cardboard with a C flute. The C flute is 5/32 in. (4.0 mm) thick with 39 +/- 3 flutes per lineal foot (128 +/- 10 per lineal metre).
- Cardboard E Flute: emulates ink printed on corrugated cardboard with an E flute. The E flute is 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) thick with 90 +/- 4 flutes per lineal foot (295 +/- 13 per lineal metre).
- Cardboard F Flute: emulates ink printed on corrugated cardboard with an F flute. The F flute is 1/32 in. (0.8 mm) thick with 128 +/- 4 flutes per lineal foot (420 +/- 13 per lineal metre).
Additional emulation settings may be available after you install configuration files.
Changes to this option can cause color shifts on proofs. When you edit these options after a media configuration is associated with an ICC profile or ICC device link, Kodak Proofing Software requires you to save the media configuration with a new name.
Note: To ensure best calibration results, the software does not apply the Substrate Effects settings when you calibrate the media configuration. However, the software applies the Substrate Effects settings to proofs and color bars. As a result, you may see increased variability when measuring proofs or color bars printed with the Substrate Effects settings. If you are using Certified Process for Color Confirmation, you may need to set larger tolerance values for color bars.
Settings
Click to view or edit the settings for the substrate effect. When you edit settings, the Emulation list changes to Custom.
Note: The Settings button is unavailable when the Emulation list displays None.
Changes to this option can cause color shifts on proofs. When you edit these options after a media configuration is associated with an ICC profile or ICC device link, Kodak Proofing Software requires you to save the media configuration with a new name.
Fine line precision
If the fine lines in your proofs are too thick, use this option to reduce the thickness of fine lines, including the fine lines in text. The 1 pixel thinning option improves fine lines by thinning them by 1 pixel.
Note: If you use reverse text, this option thickens fine lines by 1 pixel.
The 1 pixel thinning option requires extra processing time in the proofer queue. For the best results, use a device link that includes a maximum amount of GCR (gray component replacement). The maximum amount of GCR helps reduce tonal shifts when 1 pixel thinning is selected.
Whether to use 1 pixel thinning depends on the proofer model, media, and resolution. The following is only a suggested guide:
- Selecting Offis recommended for imposition proofs or when using low-quality media.
- Selecting 1 pixel thinningis recommended for render resolutions approximately 720 × 720 or higher on high-quality media.
Changes to this option can cause color shifts on proofs. When you edit these options after a media configuration is associated with an ICC profile or ICC device link, Kodak Proofing Software requires you to save the media configuration with a new name.
Print direction
To support printing in one or two directions, select Bi-directional (bidirectional).
To print in only one direction, select Uni-directional (unidirectional).
Note: This option is not available for media configuration files created for Epson Stylus Pro x900 printers at 720×720 resolution and higher, and for Epson Stylus Pro x700 printers at 1440×720 resolution and higher.
Drying time per page
For inline spectrophotometer charts, identifies how long the printer waits for the ink to dry after printing a page, before performing the next printer task such as cutting the page from the printer. Choose between 0 and 60 minutes.
In most cases, you can use the default setting. However, you may want to change this option if you have unusually high or low humidity conditions in your print shop that affect how long it takes ink to dry.
Paper feed adjustment
Significantly affects print quality.
Because nozzle problems can look like paper feed adjustment problems, always do a nozzle check before starting the paper feed adjustment. If the nozzle check shows missing dots, do a cleaning cycle or a power cleaning. Repeat until the nozzle check shows no missing dots. For information on doing a nozzle check, cleaning cycle, and power cleaning, see the Epson Printer Guide that came with your Matchprint Inkjet proofer.
Note: For the Epson 9800 printer, do not perform a power clean except as a last resort, because that uses a lot of ink. Repeat the nozzle check pattern at least five times before performing a power clean on the Epson 9800 printer.
You might need to print targets and adjust paper feed adjustment several times until it is correct.
Print the paper feed adjustment targets and visually examine the targets to find the best paper feed adjustment. Then enter the Paper Feed Adjustment number into the Current Adjustment box. You usually need to repeat this several times to achieve the best paper feed adjustment.
When examining the paper feed adjustment target, look for light or dark stripes along the gradation. The gradation should be smooth from left to right, with no equally-spaced horizontal lines (stripes) from top to bottom.
Light stripes indicate the paper feed adjustment is too large, while dark stripes indicate that the paper feed adjustment is too small. The vertical spacing differs for different resolutions.
If the proofer’s environment has changed significantly, such as a major change in temperature or humidity, reset the Paper Feed Adjustment before resuming creation of the media configuration. For example, if you resume the Media Configuration wizard in the morning and the temperature has significantly changed overnight, reset the Paper Feed Adjustment before continuing.