Transition is an optional step available when light inks are available like Light cyan, Light magenta, or Light black.
The goal is to merge light and dark inks by assuring the transition between the 2 is the smoothest possible.
EasyMedia indicates the better-computed parameters in order to ease your calibration.
By clicking on the Next button, you will obtain the following curve.
This is the distribution of light and dark inks according to the density.
In this example, we can see that the light ink is used until 36% of density and the dark ink starts to be used from 6%. These values are visible by clicking on the curve.
You can move these values manually to reduce the interval where the 2 inks are deposited.
You can also set the ink density to a value greater than 0 to always deposit ink during the entire print run.
By clicking Numbers display, you can directly see the values of the dark and light inks and change them.
Light Ink replacement in high densities
This area optimizes color management by applying Gray Component Replacement (GCR) or compensation for light inks. You can select one of the options (None, Weak, Normal, Strong, or Custom) to adjust ink usage during color transitions in high-density areas.
For example, by selecting the "Strong" option, you can significantly reduce light ink application in darker regions, effectively minimizing the risk of over-inking and enhancing print quality, while the other options allow for varying degrees of light ink usage.
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Recent advancements in printing technology have improved ink efficiency, making stronger compensation options more effective for achieving the best results. Therefore, when using the "Light Ink Replacement in High Densities," it is important to choose the right compensation level based on your printer and printing needs. Experienced operators may need to conduct some testing to find the optimal setting.
When you have finished checking and/or modifying the curve values, click Next.
The module will ask you if you want to print the target, and if you choose to do so, you will see an interface that allows you to edit the print settings as well as Ink Clipping values (for each ink and global).
Good to know
The "Ink Clipping" option helps prevent unwanted bleed before printing a test pattern, functioning similarly in transitions, linear applications, and ink limits.
This option is particularly useful if you know that you cannot deposit a large amount of ink on your media. By setting a smaller global ink limit, you can effectively avoid dirtying your printer.
After printing, the wizard will ask you whether the test results were satisfactory or not. If they were, you can now proceed to linearization.