This article details various use cases for multilayer printing, clarifying its functionality across different software versions and file types.
Prerequisites
- CalderaRIP is installed with the appropriate Kudu or Kudu-ML driver (selection based on the specific case).
- The .sqpe file is loaded.
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The printer is calibrated (a color profile is installed).
Info
To simulate real production, we created Calpatch files with test profiles used in the videos below. If you wish to test the multilayer functions on your workstation, color profiles are not required; however, a proper calibration is necessary for actual production.
- The following images are required:
- Flamingo_White-Colors.pdf (Standard Multilayer file, prepared in PrimeCenter, to be used with a previously saved layer arrangement "White-Color")
- Flamingo_Color-White-Color.pdf (Standard Multilayer file, prepared in PrimeCenter, to be used with a previously saved layer arrangement "Color-White-Color")
Multilayer in V18.2
Case 1: Kudu V18.2 - 2 Layers
Case 2: Kudu V18.2 - 3 Layers
Case 3: Kudu V18.2 - 3 Layers + Multi-Page File
Multilayer in V19
Case 4: Kudu-ML V19 - 2 Layers
Case 5: Kudu-ML V19 - 3 Layers
Case 6: Kudu-ML V19 - 2 Layers + Previously saved layer arrangement + Standard Multilayer file
Case 7: Kudu-ML V19 - 3 Layers + Previously saved layer arrangement + Standard Multilayer file
Considerations
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Possible error messages:
- When performing Case 4 (Kudu-ML V19 - 2 Layers), an error with the filename "Flamingo_MultilayerslERROR.*" may appear. If this occurs, verify the complete workflow and reattempt the process.
- If you encounter a "[Filename] One layer contains no data" error, verify the spot color configuration in Page Setup prior to printing. After modifying spot color settings in Page Setup, save or overwrite your previously saved layer arrangement (if necessary).