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We receive many calls on the topic of banding occurring with wide format solvent printers. Below are some of the more common causes and solutions to eliminate this issue.

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As of February 1, 2012, Gerber Scientific Products has released their latest update to the Omega software.  Version 5.0 is classified as a “Time Saving Release” offers many time-saving enhancements for all types of professional output devices such as Gerber EDGE thermal transfer printers, Gerber vinyl-cutting plotters, Gerber routers and other devices.

Gerber OMEGA 5.0 is compatible with Windows® 7 but please read this post if you are planning to output to legacy Edge thermal printers or through USB ports to your plotters.

Below are some highlighted features that are new to Omega 5.0.  For an entire list of all the new features, download this pdf and explore all the time saving options.

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Triangle® EDX ECO Solvent Ink Cartridges are an eco solvent based, high performance ink for use with Mutoh® ValueJet™ printers. This ink has been specifically designed for use in these printers assuring compatibility and an easy switch over. Both color and chemical compatible to the OEM inks, Triangle EDX ECO inks allow users to perform cartridge-by-cartridge changeover without wasting ink and without creating new color profiles to color match the OEM. The new ECO formula of Triangle EDX inks features low odor, fast dry times, HAPs and TAPs free, and significant color savings compared to OEM eco inks.

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With an understanding of how color works and how to correct for certain situations, I would like to describe in broad detail how to create a profile. We won’t be covering specific software, but these steps are core to any software package for profiling, along with the reasoning behind each step. With this in mind, we will cover the rules and guidelines for making a profile from scratch, and what tools you will need to accomplish this.

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Knowing the right tools for the job is always a key to getting it done right. It goes for Color Management just as much as it does for home repair. This section details the tools and resources used to understanding color in the workplace. The first section detailed the theory behind color management and its pitfalls and part 2 discussed color as it relates to printing. Part 4 will cover the steps to profiling in general, with a method known as “profiling for purpose”.

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In a world where color is relative, but color accuracy is imperative, many of us are still in the dark when it comes to effective color management. This series works to bring some of the complex topics to a more real-world level. By the end of the series, you should have a better understanding of how color works, and how to make it work for you, rather than against you.

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