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Older export kept as history below; catalog kept as dump text.</li> </ul> <h3>Curriculum</h3> <p>Curriculum sections (from course_curriculum):<br /> - section: About<br /> - section: Device<br /> - section: InkRIP<br /> - section: Printhead<br /> - section: Process<br /> - section: Bonus<br /> Curriculum topics (id / name / type) in export order:<br /> - id 511 · lesson · Video - About Course<br /> - id 486 · lesson · About ICC Profile Course<br /> - id 487 · lesson · About ICC Profiles<br /> - id 488 · lesson · About Color Gamut<br /> - id 485 · lesson · Ink Types<br /> - id 512 · lesson · Video - Devices<br /> - id 489 · lesson · About Spectrophotometer<br /> - id 500 · lesson · The Spectrophotometer<br /> - id 513 · lesson · Video - Software<br /> - id 499 · lesson · About InkRIP<br /> - id 372 · lesson · Buying InkRIP<br /> - id 373 · lesson · Download InkRIP<br /> - id 374 · lesson · Install InkRIP<br /> - id 375 · lesson · Activate InkRIP<br /> - id 376 · lesson · Deactive InkRIP<br /> - id 429 · lesson · M3 - RIP<br /> - id 517 · lesson · RPS - About<br /> - id 518 · lesson · RPS - Printhead Resolution<br /> - id 523 · lesson · Video - RPS - Resolution<br /> - id 519 · lesson · RPS - Understanding Passes<br /> - id 524 · lesson · Video - RPS - Passes<br /> - id 520 · lesson · RPS - Software Integration<br /> - id 521 · lesson · RPS - Custom Driver<br /> - id 525 · lesson · Video - RPS - Software<br /> - id 522 · lesson · RPS - Services<br /> - id 6017 · quiz · RPS \u2013 Quiz<br /> - id 514 · lesson · Video - Process<br /> - id 490 · lesson · ICC Profile Creation<br /> - id 491 · lesson · Adapting for Printer Types<br /> - id 510 · lesson · DTF ICC Profile<br /> - id 501 · lesson · InkRIP - Clean Nozzle<br /> - id 502 · lesson · InkRIP - Color Manager<br /> - id 503 · lesson · InkRIP - Parameters<br /> - id 504 · lesson · InkRIP - Ink Limit<br /> - id 505 · lesson · InkRIP - Linearization<br /> - id 506 · lesson · InkRIP - Ink Limit Mixed<br /> - id 507 · lesson · InkRIP - 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Public visit link is source_url (paywall).</p> <p>INTRODUCTION TO ICC PROFILES AND COLOR CALIBRATION</p> <p>-</p> <p>This comprehensive training course is designed to transform print shop operators and pre-press technicians into proficient Color Management Experts.</p> <p>-</p> <p>Creating custom International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles is the gold-standard process behind flawless color replication, reducing ink waste, and hitting precise corporate brand colors on your am.co.za printing hardware.</p> <p>-</p> <p>You will gain a deep, technical understanding of the entire color calibration pipeline, from initial machine nozzles tests and single-ink limit caps to linearization curves, multi-channel mixed ink coverage, and profile execution inside the InkRIP Color Manager software.</p> <p>-</p> <p>What You'll Learn The curriculum is structured into key, targeted modules:</p> <p>Color Foundations Hardware: Understanding color spaces, managing the "Trinity" (Printer, Ink, and Paper variables), and setting up your Spectrophotometer hardware (such as the X-Rite i1Pro 3). Machine Preparation Setup: Running essential pre-flight quality checks, nozzle clears, and connecting control software to ensure the hardware is physically ready for calibration. InkRIP Software Mastery: Initializing the InkRIP Color Manager, setting native printing resolutions (DPI), choosing calibration parameters. Ink Limit Calibration (Single Ink Interception): Printing and scanning single-channel ink charts to automatically isolate the "peak ink saturation point" before pooling or bleeding occurs on vinyl or DTF films. Linearization Calibration: Mastering row-by-row spectrophotometer scanning techniques (deciphering green-light success vs. red-light errors) to generate smooth grayscale curves and flawless gradient transitions. Mixed Ink Mastery Generation: Calculating multi-color black limits (Two Mix, Three Mix, Four Mix) to prevent green or muddy shadows, generating the final .icc file, and exporting it safely to the InkRIP system directory. Bonus - Advanced Quality Control: Utilizing standalone color sensors (such as Nix Color Sensors) to sample real-world physical assets and run high-accuracy brand color chasing. -</p> <p>Prerequisites InkRIP Software: In order to follow along with this course, you would need to own a registered version of the InkRIP software . Calibration Equipment Materials: Access to a functional printing machine (e.g., am.co.za FastCOLOUR or DTF printers), compatible ink, a supported Spectrophotometer, and your choice of print media (Vinyl or PET Film) is required to complete the practical assessments. Software Computer Literacy: Comfort navigating Windows operating systems, managing system directories, and a basic operational understanding of raster image processors (RIP software) are essential. -</p> <p>Certification This course provides the preparation necessary to successfully pass the official Ambitious Academy Color Management Certification Exam, proving your ability to deliver color accuracy.</p> <p>Certification Exam Link</p> <h3>Course content (export post_content)</h3> <p>History from export post_date 2026-06-10 11:45:55. Full HTML converted; nothing summarized.</p> <h4>INTRODUCTION TO ICC PROFILES AND COLOR CALIBRATION</h4> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AM-ICC-Cover.jpg" /></p> <p>-</p> <p>This comprehensive training course is designed to transform print shop operators and pre-press technicians into proficient Color Management Experts.</p> <p>-</p> <p>Creating custom International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles is the gold-standard process behind flawless color replication, reducing ink waste, and hitting precise corporate brand colors on your am.co.za printing hardware.</p> <p>-</p> <p>You will gain a deep, technical understanding of the entire color calibration pipeline, from initial machine nozzles tests and single-ink limit caps to linearization curves, multi-channel mixed ink coverage, and profile execution inside the InkRIP Color Manager software.</p> <p>-</p> <h5>What You'll Learn</h5> <p>The curriculum is structured into key, targeted modules:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Color Foundations & Hardware:</strong> Understanding color spaces, managing the "Trinity" (Printer, Ink, and Paper variables), and setting up your Spectrophotometer hardware (such as the X-Rite i1Pro 3).</li> <li><strong>Machine Preparation & Setup:</strong> Running essential pre-flight quality checks, nozzle clears, and connecting control software to ensure the hardware is physically ready for calibration.</li> <li><strong>InkRIP Software Mastery:</strong> Initializing the InkRIP Color Manager, setting native printing resolutions (DPI), choosing calibration parameters.</li> <li><strong>Ink Limit Calibration (Single Ink Interception):</strong> Printing and scanning single-channel ink charts to automatically isolate the "peak ink saturation point" before pooling or bleeding occurs on vinyl or DTF films.</li> <li><strong>Linearization Calibration:</strong> Mastering row-by-row spectrophotometer scanning techniques (deciphering green-light success vs. red-light errors) to generate smooth grayscale curves and flawless gradient transitions.</li> <li><strong>Mixed Ink Mastery & Generation:</strong> Calculating multi-color black limits (Two Mix, Three Mix, Four Mix) to prevent green or muddy shadows, generating the final .icc file, and exporting it safely to the InkRIP system directory.</li> <li><strong>Bonus - Advanced Quality Control:</strong> Utilizing standalone color sensors (such as Nix Color Sensors) to sample real-world physical assets and run high-accuracy brand color chasing.</li> </ul> <p>-</p> <h5>Prerequisites</h5> <ul> <li><strong>InkRIP Software:</strong> In order to follow along with this course, you would need to own a registered version of the <strong><a href="https://inkrip.co.za/inkrip-training-series-guide">InkRIP software</a></strong>.</li> <li><strong>Calibration Equipment & Materials:</strong> Access to a functional printing machine (e.g., am.co.za FastCOLOUR or DTF printers), compatible ink, a supported Spectrophotometer, and your choice of print media (Vinyl or PET Film) is required to complete the practical assessments.</li> <li><strong>Software & Computer Literacy:</strong> Comfort navigating Windows operating systems, managing system directories, and a basic operational understanding of raster image processors (RIP software) are essential.</li> </ul> <p>-</p> <h5>Certification</h5> <p>This course provides the preparation necessary to successfully pass the official Ambitious Academy Color Management Certification Exam, proving your ability to deliver color accuracy.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://ambitious.academy/course/icc-profiles-course-certification">Certification Exam Link</a></strong></p> <h2>Lessons</h2> <p>Nest order. 46 lessons. 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Video - About Course</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - About Course</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 1m 17s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":1,"seconds":17})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT</code></li> <li>filename: 01 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/01 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT</code> · content_length 111961078 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 76.671995</li> <li>keyframe_count: 9</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Howdy guys. Welcome to this IEC</li> <li>[00:00:03.750] Howdy guys. Welcome to this IEC</li> <li>[00:00:03.760] Howdy guys. Welcome to this IEC profiling course brought to you by</li> <li>[00:00:05.990] profiling course brought to you by</li> <li>[00:00:06.000] profiling course brought to you by Ambbitious Academy. I'm Yeshuael and</li> <li>[00:00:08.549] Ambbitious Academy. I'm Yeshuael and</li> <li>[00:00:08.559] Ambbitious Academy. I'm Yeshuael and I'll be your lecturer throughout this</li> <li>[00:00:10.070] I'll be your lecturer throughout this</li> <li>[00:00:10.080] I'll be your lecturer throughout this course. We're going to be looking at</li> <li>[00:00:12.070] course. We're going to be looking at</li> <li>[00:00:12.080] course. We're going to be looking at what is ICC profiles, why do you need</li> <li>[00:00:15.430] what is ICC profiles, why do you need</li> <li>[00:00:15.440] what is ICC profiles, why do you need it, and how to actually create one. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:18.790] it, and how to actually create one. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:18.800] it, and how to actually create one. Now, when it comes to the course, there's, I</li> <li>[00:00:20.310] when it comes to the course, there's, I</li> <li>[00:00:20.320] when it comes to the course, there's, I can say, three main parts to it. We have</li> <li>[00:00:23.990] can say, three main parts to it. We have</li> <li>[00:00:24.000] can say, three main parts to it. We have kind of the theory and the about so you</li> <li>[00:00:26.630] kind of the theory and the about so you</li> <li>[00:00:26.640] kind of the theory and the about so you have a better understanding of what the</li> <li>[00:00:28.070] have a better understanding of what the</li> <li>[00:00:28.080] have a better understanding of what the things are. Then we're going to look</li> <li>[00:00:29.750] things are. Then we're going to look</li> <li>[00:00:29.760] things are. Then we're going to look into the devices we're going to be using</li> <li>[00:00:32.389] into the devices we're going to be using</li> <li>[00:00:32.399] into the devices we're going to be using and then finally we'll go to the actual</li> <li>[00:00:35.110] and then finally we'll go to the actual</li> <li>[00:00:35.120] and then finally we'll go to the actual process on creating these ICC profiles.</li> <li>[00:00:38.310] process on creating these ICC profiles.</li> <li>[00:00:38.320] process on creating these ICC profiles. So in this course we're also going to be</li> <li>[00:00:39.910] So in this course we're also going to be</li> <li>[00:00:39.920] So in this course we're also going to be doing some quizzes and practicals and</li> <li>[00:00:42.549] doing some quizzes and practicals and</li> <li>[00:00:42.559] doing some quizzes and practicals and just to help you retain the information</li> <li>[00:00:44.709] just to help you retain the information</li> <li>[00:00:44.719] just to help you retain the information a little bit better cuz I'm always a</li> <li>[00:00:47.029] a little bit better cuz I'm always a</li> <li>[00:00:47.039] a little bit better cuz I'm always a firm believer that doesn't help you just</li> <li>[00:00:49.110] firm believer that doesn't help you just</li> <li>[00:00:49.120] firm believer that doesn't help you just learn something. You need to also put it</li> <li>[00:00:51.029] learn something. You need to also put it</li> <li>[00:00:51.039] learn something. You need to also put it to practice and get some mileage on it.</li> <li>[00:00:54.150] to practice and get some mileage on it.</li> <li>[00:00:54.160] to practice and get some mileage on it. At the end of course we will also leave</li> <li>[00:00:56.470] At the end of course we will also leave</li> <li>[00:00:56.480] At the end of course we will also leave you a nice little bonus section. So if</li> <li>[00:00:58.790] you a nice little bonus section. So if</li> <li>[00:00:58.800] you a nice little bonus section. So if anything becomes more relevant in the</li> <li>[00:01:00.310] anything becomes more relevant in the</li> <li>[00:01:00.320] anything becomes more relevant in the industry, we add it there and then you</li> <li>[00:01:03.270] industry, we add it there and then you</li> <li>[00:01:03.280] industry, we add it there and then you can stay updated on the latest and</li> <li>[00:01:04.950] can stay updated on the latest and</li> <li>[00:01:04.960] can stay updated on the latest and greatest stuff. Well, otherwise I look</li> <li>[00:01:07.670] greatest stuff. Well, otherwise I look</li> <li>[00:01:07.680] greatest stuff. Well, otherwise I look forward to catching you guys in this</li> <li>[00:01:08.950] forward to catching you guys in this</li> <li>[00:01:08.960] forward to catching you guys in this course. Cheers.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>2. About ICC Profile Course</h3> <ul> <li>title: About ICC Profile Course</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>INTRODUCTION TO ICC PROFILES AND COLOR CALIBRATION</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/AM-ICC-Cover.jpg" /></p> <p>This comprehensive training course is designed to transform print shop operators and pre-press technicians into proficient Color Management Experts. </p> <p>Creating custom International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles is the gold-standard process behind flawless color replication, reducing ink waste, and hitting precise corporate brand colors on your am.co.za printing hardware. </p> <p>You will gain a deep, technical understanding of the entire color calibration pipeline, from initial machine nozzles tests and single-ink limit caps to linearization curves, multi-channel mixed ink coverage, and profile execution inside the InkRIP Color Manager software.</p> <h6>What You'll Learn</h6> <p>The curriculum is structured into key, targeted modules:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Color Foundations & Hardware:</strong> Understanding color spaces, managing the "Trinity" (Printer, Ink, and Paper variables), and setting up your Spectrophotometer hardware (such as the X-Rite i1Pro 3).</li> <li><strong>Machine Preparation & Setup:</strong> Running essential pre-flight quality checks, nozzle clears, and connecting control software to ensure the hardware is physically ready for calibration.</li> <li><strong>InkRIP Software Mastery:</strong> Initializing the InkRIP Color Manager, setting native printing resolutions (DPI), choosing calibration parameters.</li> <li><strong>Ink Limit Calibration (Single Ink Interception):</strong> Printing and scanning single-channel ink charts to automatically isolate the "peak ink saturation point" before pooling or bleeding occurs on vinyl or DTF films.</li> <li><strong>Linearization Calibration:</strong> Mastering row-by-row spectrophotometer scanning techniques (deciphering green-light success vs. red-light errors) to generate smooth grayscale curves and flawless gradient transitions.</li> <li><strong>Mixed Ink Mastery & Generation:</strong> Calculating multi-color black limits (Two Mix, Three Mix, Four Mix) to prevent green or muddy shadows, generating the final .icc file, and exporting it safely to the InkRIP system directory.</li> <li><strong>Bonus - Advanced Quality Control:</strong> Utilizing standalone color sensors (such as Nix Color Sensors) to sample real-world physical assets and run high-accuracy brand color chasing.</li> </ul> <h6>Prerequisites</h6> <ul> <li><strong>InkRIP Software:</strong> In order to follow along with this course, you would need to own a registered version of the <strong><a href="https://inkrip.co.za/inkrip-training-series-guide">InkRIP software</a></strong>.</li> <li><strong>Calibration Equipment & Materials:</strong> Access to a functional printing machine (e.g., am.co.za FastCOLOUR or DTF printers), compatible ink, a supported Spectrophotometer, and your choice of print media (Vinyl or PET Film) is required to complete the practical assessments.</li> <li><strong>Software & Computer Literacy:</strong> Comfort navigating Windows operating systems, managing system directories, and a basic operational understanding of raster image processors (RIP software) are essential.</li> </ul> <h6>Certification</h6> <p>This course provides the preparation necessary to successfully pass the official Ambitious Academy Color Management Certification Exam, proving your ability to deliver color accuracy.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://ambitious.academy/course/icc-profiles-course-certification">Certification Exam Link</a></strong></p> <h3>3. About ICC Profiles</h3> <ul> <li>title: About ICC Profiles</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>About ICC Profiles</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/01-ICC-About-E.jpg" /></p> <p>Think of an <strong>ICC Profile</strong> (International Color Consortium) as a "translation dictionary" for color.</p> <p>In the digital world, every device speaks a slightly different language of color. A "pure red" on your smartphone might look slightly orange on your laptop or a bit dull on your home printer. </p> <p>ICC profiles are the files that translate these variations so that color stays consistent as it moves from your camera to your screen and finally to your paper.</p> <h6>1. How It Works: The "Middleman"</h6> <p>To keep colors consistent, the ICC system uses a <strong>Profile Connection Space (PCS)</strong>. Instead of trying to translate every monitor directly to every printer (which would be a mess of millions of combinations), every device translates its colors into a neutral, device-independent "master language" (usually <strong>CIELAB</strong> or <strong>CIEXYZ</strong>).</p> <ul> <li><strong>Input:</strong> Your camera captures an image and attaches its "Input Profile."</li> <li><strong>Conversion:</strong> Your computer looks at that profile and translates those specific values into the neutral <strong>PCS</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Output:</strong> When you go to print, the computer looks at your printer's "Output Profile" and translates the neutral PCS values into the specific ink instructions your printer needs.</li> </ul> <h6>2. The Four Main Types of Profiles</h6> <p>Not all profiles do the same job. They are generally categorized by the device they describe:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Input Profiles:</strong> Describe how scanners or digital cameras "see" color.</li> <li><strong>Display Profiles:</strong> Describe how your monitor or mobile screen "shows" color. (This is what you create when you "calibrate" your monitor).</li> <li><strong>Output Profiles:</strong> Describe the color capabilities of printers, often specific to a certain <strong>ink and paper</strong> combination.</li> <li><strong>Working Space Profiles:</strong> These aren't tied to a device but are "idealized" spaces where you do your editing (e.g., <strong>sRGB</strong>, <strong>Adobe RGB</strong>, or <strong>ProPhoto RGB</strong>).</li> </ul> <h6>3. Why Should You Care?</h6> <p>If you’ve ever been frustrated that a photo looked vibrant on your screen but "muddy" or "greenish" when printed, you've experienced a color management failure.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Consistency:</strong> It ensures that a logo’s "Coke Red" looks the same on a billboard, a magazine, and a website.</li> <li><strong>Soft Proofing:</strong> Professional software like Photoshop uses ICC profiles to "simulate" what a print will look like on your screen before you waste expensive ink and paper.</li> <li><strong>Gamut Management:</strong> Every device has a "Gamut"-a limit to the range of colors it can physically produce. An ICC profile tells the software how to handle colors that are "out of gamut" (colors the printer simply can't reach).</li> </ul> <h6>4. Generic vs. Custom Profiles</h6> <ul> <li><strong>Generic (Generic/Factory):</strong> Most monitors and printers come with these. They are "good enough" for most users but assume every unit off the assembly line is identical (which they aren't).</li> <li><strong>Custom Profiles:</strong> Professionals use tools called <strong>Spectrophotometers</strong> or <strong>Colorimeters</strong> to measure their specific devices. This creates a custom ICC profile that accounts for the unique quirks of <em>their</em> specific screen or <em>their</em> specific paper.</li> </ul> <h6>Pro-Tip for Files</h6> <p>You will see these files with the extension <strong>.icc</strong> or <strong>.icm</strong>. To install one on Windows, you usually right-click and select "Install Profile." On a Mac, you drop them into /Library/ColorSync/Profiles.</p> <h3>4. About Color Gamut</h3> <ul> <li>title: About Color Gamut</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Understanding Color Gamut (The Boundaries of Color)</strong></h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/02-ICC-Color-Gamut.jpg" /></p> <p>Have you ever designed a graphic on your computer with a beautifully vibrant, glowing neon green or an ultra-bright electric blue, only for it to come out of your printer looking dull, muddy olive green or flat navy blue?</p> <p>You didn't do anything wrong, and your printer isn't broken. You just ran face-first into the physical limits of <strong>Color Gamut</strong>.</p> <p>If an ICC profile is a translation dictionary, then the <strong>Gamut</strong> is the geographical boundary of what a specific device can actually say. Let’s dive deep into what gamut means, why it changes between your screen and your ink, and how your InkRIP software manages these boundaries.</p> <h5><strong>1. What is a Color Gamut?</strong></h5> <p>A <strong>Color Gamut</strong> is the complete, definitive range of colors that a specific device can either <em>see</em> (like a camera or scanner), <em>display</em> (like a monitor), or <em>physically reproduce</em> (like a printer with ink and paper).</p> <p>No single device in the world can replicate every single color the human eye can see. To visualize this, color scientists use a horse-shoe-shaped map called the <strong>CIE Chromaticity Diagram</strong>. Every device's gamut is drawn as a triangle or shape inside this map. If a color falls inside that shape, the device can produce it. If it falls outside, it is physically impossible for that device to make that color.</p> <h5><strong>2. The Great Battle: RGB vs. CMYK</strong></h5> <p>The biggest headache in a digital print shop comes down to the fundamental difference between how monitors and printers create color:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Your Monitor (RGB - Emissive Light):</strong> Your screen creates color by shining red, green, and blue light directly into your eyes. Because it uses pure light, an RGB monitor has a massive, wide color gamut. It easily handles bright, neon, highly saturated colors.</li> <li><strong>Your Printer (CMYK - Reflective Ink):</strong> Your machine creates color by mixing physical ink (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) onto a substrate. It relies on ambient room light bouncing off the ink. Because physical pigments absorb light instead of emitting it, the CMYK printing gamut is <strong>significantly smaller</strong> than an RGB screen's gamut.</li> </ul> <h5><strong>3. What Does "Out of Gamut" Mean?</strong></h5> <p>When a digital file contains a color that falls outside the physical capabilities of your printer, ink, and media combination, that color is officially <strong>Out of Gamut</strong>.</p> <p>When you try to print an out-of-gamut color, your printer cannot magically invent a new ink molecule to make it happen. Without a custom ICC profile, the printer driver will simply guess. It usually grabs the absolute closest maximum color it can make and clamps it there. This causes a major printing problem called <strong>Color Clipping</strong>, where all the fine details and gradients in bright areas flatten out into a single solid, muddy block.</p> <h5><strong>4. How the ICC Profile Maps the Gamut</strong></h5> <p>This is exactly why we build custom ICC profiles in InkRIP. During the profiling process, when you scan those hundreds of color patches, your spectrophotometer is mapping the exact, outermost boundaries of your printer's physical gamut.</p> <p>Once InkRIP knows exactly where the boundaries are, it uses the ICC profile to perform <strong>Gamut Mapping</strong>. Instead of letting the printer blindly "clip" and ruin the colors, the profile uses math to gently compress the out-of-gamut colors down into the printable range, shifting the surrounding colors proportionally so that the human eye still perceives the image as smooth, natural, and correct.</p> <h5><strong>5. Media Matters: Not All Gamuts Are Equal</strong></h5> <p>As a professional operator, you must realize that changing your media completely reshapes your gamut boundary, even if you use the exact same printer and ink:</p> <ul> <li><strong>High-Gloss Vinyl:</strong> Smooth, glossy surfaces reflect light directly back to the eye, resulting in a wider, deeper color gamut with rich blacks and vibrant reds.</li> <li><strong>Matte Banner / Canvas:</strong> Textured, matte surfaces scatter light in all directions, naturally shrinking the color gamut. Colors will always look slightly less saturated.</li> <li><strong>DTF Film:</strong> Because DTF lays down a thick, heavy layer of liquid textile ink backed by a solid white underbase, it can achieve a surprisingly wide and punchy color gamut, but it requires precise linearization to handle the transitions smoothly.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Shop-Floor Rule of Thumb:</strong> Manage expectations! If a client sends you an RGB file designed for a smartphone screen and expects it to look identical on a matte outdoor canvas, use your newly learned knowledge to explain the limits of the CMYK gamut.</p> <h3>5. Ink Types</h3> <ul> <li>title: Ink Types</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Ink Types</h5> <p>Matching the wrong ink to the wrong printer type is a fast way to permanently ruin an expensive printhead. Different printing technologies use completely different mechanisms to bind ink to a surface-some rely on heat, some on chemical evaporation, and others on UV light activation.</p> <p>The most common digital printing inks and the specific printer types they belong to include:</p> <h6>The Ink and Printer Quick-Reference</h6> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Ink Type</th> <th>Printer Type</th> <th>Best For (Applications)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Eco-Solvent</td> <td>Large-Format Signage Printers (e.g., am.co.za FastCOLOUR)</td> <td>Outdoor vinyl, PVC banners, vehicle wraps, canvas</td> </tr> <tr> <td>DTF (Direct-to-Film)</td> <td>Dedicated DTF Textile Printers</td> <td>Apparel transfers (cotton, polyester, blends, etc.)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>UV-Curable</td> <td>UV Flatbed / UV Roll-to-Roll / UV-DTF Printers</td> <td>Rigid substrates (glass, acrylic, wood) & promo items</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dye Sublimation</td> <td>Sublimation Printers</td> <td>100% Polyester fabrics, ceramic mugs, mousepads</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aqueous (Water-Based)</td> <td>Desktop Inkjets & Large-Format Photo Printers</td> <td>Indoor posters, architectural blueprints, fine art</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Latex</td> <td>Thermal/Piezo Latex Printers (e.g., HP Latex)</td> <td>Eco-friendly indoor wallpapers, canvas, outdoor signs</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h6>1. Eco-Solvent Ink</h6> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/01-Ink.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>How it works:</strong> The ink uses a mild, eco-friendly solvent base as a carrier. When printed, the solvent slightly melts into the top layer of plastic substrates (like vinyl) to "bite" into the material, locking the pigments in place as the solvent evaporates under the printer's built-in heaters.</li> <li><strong>Printer Type:</strong> Industrial piezo-printhead large-format printers.</li> <li><strong>Crucial Tip:</strong> These require heavy-duty maintenance. If left sitting idle for too long, the solvent evaporates inside the printhead, causing severe clogs.</li> </ul> <h6>2. DTF (Direct-to-Film) Ink</h6> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/02-Ink.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>How it works:</strong> This is a specialized, water-based textile pigment ink. It prints CMYK colors first, followed immediately by a heavy layer of white ink onto a PET film. While the ink is wet, TPU adhesive powder is applied and melted in an oven.</li> <li><strong>Printer Type:</strong> Dedicated multi-head DTF printer setups (usually equipped with an automatic powder shaker and dryer unit).</li> <li><strong>Crucial Tip:</strong> White DTF ink contains titanium dioxide, which is very heavy and settles quickly. These printers require automatic ink circulation systems to keep the white ink from clogging the lines.</li> </ul> <h6>3. UV-Curable Ink</h6> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/03-Ink.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>How it works:</strong> This ink doesn't "dry" via evaporation. Instead, it contains photopolymers. The moment the ink hits the substrate, an intense UV LED lamp attached to the print carriage passes over it, instantly triggering a chemical reaction that cures the liquid ink into a solid plastic film.</li> <li><strong>Printer Type:</strong> UV Flatbed printers, UV Roll-to-Roll printers, and UV-DTF promotional printers.</li> <li><strong>Crucial Tip:</strong> Because it cures instantly, it can print on almost anything-glass, metal, phone cases, wood, and acrylic-without the ink running or smudging.</li> </ul> <h6>4. Dye Sublimation Ink</h6> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/04-Ink.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>How it works:</strong> This is a heat-activated dye. You print the graphics onto a specialized sublimation transfer paper. When you place that paper against a polyester fabric and clamp it in a high-temperature heat press, the solid ink instantly turns into a gas, bypassing the liquid state, and permanently dyes the polyester fibers.</li> <li><strong>Printer Type:</strong> Sublimation-configured piezo inkjet printers.</li> <li><strong>Crucial Tip:</strong> It <em>only</em> bonds with polyester molecules or materials coated in a polymer resin. If you try to sublimate onto 100% cotton, the ink will completely wash out on the first cycle.</li> </ul> <h6>5. Aqueous (Water-Based Pigment/Dye) Ink</h6> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/05-Ink.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>How it works:</strong> This is the standard ink found in household and office environments. It uses pure water as the carrier.</li> <li><strong>Printer Type:</strong> Standard desktop inkjet printers and wide-format technical/fine-art printers (like Canon imagePROGRAF or Epson SureColor P-Series).</li> <li><strong>Crucial Tip:</strong> Dye-based aqueous ink bleeds instantly if it gets wet. Pigment-based aqueous ink is more water-resistant but still intended primarily for indoor use unless laminated.</li> </ul> <h6>6. Buy Inks</h6> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/06-Ink.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>Head to <a href="https://buythis.co.za/inks">BuyThis.co.za</a> to buy the correct ink for your printer.</li> </ul> <h3>6. Video - Devices</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - Devices</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 42s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":42})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh</code></li> <li>filename: 02 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh/02 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh</code> · content_length 59088857 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 42.213991</li> <li>keyframe_count: 5</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Howdy, guys. Welcome to this next</li> <li>[00:00:01.829] Howdy, guys. Welcome to this next</li> <li>[00:00:01.839] Howdy, guys. Welcome to this next section where we're going to be looking</li> <li>[00:00:03.030] section where we're going to be looking</li> <li>[00:00:03.040] section where we're going to be looking at the device we're going to be using to</li> <li>[00:00:05.269] at the device we're going to be using to</li> <li>[00:00:05.279] at the device we're going to be using to create these ICC profiles. Now, we're</li> <li>[00:00:08.790] create these ICC profiles. Now, we're</li> <li>[00:00:08.800] create these ICC profiles. Now, we're going to be using a spectr photoometer</li> <li>[00:00:11.110] going to be using a spectr photoometer</li> <li>[00:00:11.120] going to be using a spectr photoometer that's going to allow us to scan, I can</li> <li>[00:00:14.070] that's going to allow us to scan, I can</li> <li>[00:00:14.080] that's going to allow us to scan, I can say, the charts we've printed and</li> <li>[00:00:15.990] say, the charts we've printed and</li> <li>[00:00:16.000] say, the charts we've printed and translate it back to the computer so the</li> <li>[00:00:17.910] translate it back to the computer so the</li> <li>[00:00:17.920] translate it back to the computer so the computer knows how to adjust the colors</li> <li>[00:00:20.150] computer knows how to adjust the colors</li> <li>[00:00:20.160] computer knows how to adjust the colors so it prints it more accurately. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:23.109] so it prints it more accurately. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:23.119] so it prints it more accurately. Now, the how to use this when it comes to the</li> <li>[00:00:25.830] the how to use this when it comes to the</li> <li>[00:00:25.840] the how to use this when it comes to the software, we'll get into the next</li> <li>[00:00:27.189] software, we'll get into the next</li> <li>[00:00:27.199] software, we'll get into the next section, but in this current section,</li> <li>[00:00:28.950] section, but in this current section,</li> <li>[00:00:28.960] section, but in this current section, we're just going to get familiar with</li> <li>[00:00:29.990] we're just going to get familiar with</li> <li>[00:00:30.000] we're just going to get familiar with the actual device and how to operate it.</li> <li>[00:00:32.950] the actual device and how to operate it.</li> <li>[00:00:32.960] the actual device and how to operate it. Well, you guys enjoy and I'll catch you</li> <li>[00:00:34.790] Well, you guys enjoy and I'll catch you</li> <li>[00:00:34.800] Well, you guys enjoy and I'll catch you in the section.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>7. About Spectrophotometer</h3> <ul> <li>title: About Spectrophotometer</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Deep Dive into Spectrophotometers</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/03-ICC-Spectro-E.jpg" /></p> <p>Welcome back, Ambitious Academy family! If an ICC profile is a translation dictionary, then the <strong>Spectrophotometer</strong> is the linguistic expert listening to your printer. Without this piece of hardware, custom color calibration is completely impossible.</p> <p>In this section, we are going to look closely at what this device actually does, how it differs from basic color sensors, and the exact physical scanning techniques you need to master to ensure your InkRIP software gets flawless data.</p> <h6>1. What is a Spectrophotometer?</h6> <p>A spectrophotometer (such as the industry-standard <strong>X-Rite i1Pro 3</strong> featured in this course) is an advanced optical instrument used to precisely calibrate the relationship between your printer, ink, and media.</p> <p>Unlike your eyes, which can be fooled by room lighting, fatigue, or a morning coffee buzz, a spectrophotometer is completely objective. It flashes a known, standardized light source onto a printed color patch, measures the exact wavelengths of the light bouncing back, and captures the absolute "fingerprint" of that color.</p> <p>Inside InkRIP, this data is used to calculate the exact mathematical difference between the <em>digital color</em> your computer intended to send and the <em>physical color</em> your am.co.za machine actually printed.</p> <h6>2. Spectrophotometer vs. Colorimeter: The Difference</h6> <p>A major point of confusion in print shops is the difference between a <strong>Colorimeter</strong> and a <strong>Spectrophotometer</strong>. While both measure color, they do it completely differently.</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>Colorimeter</th> <th>Spectrophotometer (e.g., i1Pro 3)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>How it Sees</td> <td>Uses 3 or 4 colored filters (Red, Green, Blue) to mimic the human eye.</td> <td>Breaks light down into the full visible spectrum (31+ channels of data).</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Best Used For</td> <td>Calibrating emissive displays (Computer Monitors, Laptops, TVs).</td> <td>Calibrating reflective materials (Printed Vinyl, Banners, DTF Films).</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Versatility</td> <td>Limited. Cannot measure physical ink or paper textures accurately.</td> <td>Unlimited. Can measure monitors, projector screens, ink, and textiles.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cost</td> <td>Budget-friendly (Entry-level).</td> <td>Professional investment (Industrial grade).</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h6>3. The Mechanics: How it Reads a Profile Target</h6> <p>When you connect your spectrophotometer during the <strong>Device Selection</strong> phase in the InkRIP Color Manager, the device undergoes a mandatory initialization step:</p> <p><strong>White Tile Calibration:</strong> Before scanning a single patch of ink, the device must be placed on its matching ceramic calibration cradle. It reads an absolute, pure white reference point. This resets the sensor's baseline accuracy so it can accurately calculate the differences in your printed charts.</p> <p>Once calibrated, it measures color across two distinct axes:</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Target Value:</strong> The digital coordinate inside InkRIP (e.g., Pure Cyan: C:100, M:0, Y:0, K:0).</li> <li><strong>The Measured Value:</strong> The spectral curve captured off the paper (e.g., "The printed output looks slightly warm and has a 5% yellow contamination").</li> </ul> <h6>4. Master the Technique: The Art of the Scan</h6> <p>Your software is only as good as the data you feed it. If you scan a chart incorrectly, InkRIP will generate a corrupted curve. </p> <p>The three golden rules of physical scanning:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Rule 1: Use the Guide Tracks & Ruler:</strong> Do not try to freehand slide your spectrophotometer across a row of color patches. Always use the slotted aluminum ruler guide tracks provided with your hardware kit to ensure the optical eye travels in a perfectly straight line over the center of the patches.</li> <li><strong>Rule 2: Master the White Space Runway:</strong> Always place the optical eye on the blank white space of the media <em>before</em> the first colored patch of the row. Press and hold the scan button, slide the device across the line at a smooth, continuous pace, and only release the button <em>after</em> you have completely crossed onto the blank white media on the opposite side. The software needs that unprinted white background to calculate the paper's base "white point".</li> <li><strong>Rule 3: Watch the Light Signals:</strong> The device provides real-time feedback during your row-by-row linearization scans. A successful row scan will flash a <strong>green light</strong> on the device and register perfectly in InkRIP. If you slide too fast, too slow, or veer off center, the device will flash <strong>red</strong>, indicating a failed scan, meaning you must delete that row's data and scan the line again.</li> </ul> <h3>8. The Spectrophotometer</h3> <ul> <li>title: The Spectrophotometer</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 5m 8s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":5,"seconds":8})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Dev- Spectrophotometer.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/ICC Profiles - Dev- Spectrophotometer.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9</code> · content_length 395145274 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 308.407438</li> <li>keyframe_count: 24</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Howdy guys. In today's video, we're</li> <li>[00:00:03.270] Howdy guys. In today's video, we're</li> <li>[00:00:03.280] Howdy guys. In today's video, we're going to be having an overview of the</li> <li>[00:00:05.190] going to be having an overview of the</li> <li>[00:00:05.200] going to be having an overview of the spectr photoometer and how to use it.</li> <li>[00:00:08.710] spectr photoometer and how to use it.</li> <li>[00:00:08.720] spectr photoometer and how to use it. Now, when it comes to the spectr</li> <li>[00:00:10.310] Now, when it comes to the spectr</li> <li>[00:00:10.320] Now, when it comes to the spectr photoometer, this device we're going to</li> <li>[00:00:12.150] photoometer, this device we're going to</li> <li>[00:00:12.160] photoometer, this device we're going to be using to ensure accurate ICC color</li> <li>[00:00:15.990] be using to ensure accurate ICC color</li> <li>[00:00:16.000] be using to ensure accurate ICC color profiles. There's a few different things</li> <li>[00:00:18.470] profiles. There's a few different things</li> <li>[00:00:18.480] profiles. There's a few different things that comes with that we're going to be</li> <li>[00:00:20.390] that comes with that we're going to be</li> <li>[00:00:20.400] that comes with that we're going to be looking at. So, first of all, we have</li> <li>[00:00:22.870] looking at. So, first of all, we have</li> <li>[00:00:22.880] looking at. So, first of all, we have this measuring tray that we'll be using</li> <li>[00:00:25.429] this measuring tray that we'll be using</li> <li>[00:00:25.439] this measuring tray that we'll be using to put our printed charts on. And then</li> <li>[00:00:29.269] to put our printed charts on. And then</li> <li>[00:00:29.279] to put our printed charts on. And then we also have a ruler that comes with a</li> <li>[00:00:32.870] we also have a ruler that comes with a</li> <li>[00:00:32.880] we also have a ruler that comes with a form of tracking rail. Now, when it</li> <li>[00:00:36.389] form of tracking rail. Now, when it</li> <li>[00:00:36.399] form of tracking rail. Now, when it comes to the actual tray that we'll be</li> <li>[00:00:39.510] comes to the actual tray that we'll be</li> <li>[00:00:39.520] comes to the actual tray that we'll be putting our prints in, it's important to</li> <li>[00:00:41.990] putting our prints in, it's important to</li> <li>[00:00:42.000] putting our prints in, it's important to note that this tray has a specific white</li> <li>[00:00:45.430] note that this tray has a specific white</li> <li>[00:00:45.440] note that this tray has a specific white that it will use. So, in case the light</li> <li>[00:00:47.590] that it will use. So, in case the light</li> <li>[00:00:47.600] that it will use. So, in case the light sensor scans through the color on the</li> <li>[00:00:49.430] sensor scans through the color on the</li> <li>[00:00:49.440] sensor scans through the color on the print, it will keep it at a standard</li> <li>[00:00:52.150] print, it will keep it at a standard</li> <li>[00:00:52.160] print, it will keep it at a standard base. So that is why we use a tray</li> <li>[00:00:55.590] base. So that is why we use a tray</li> <li>[00:00:55.600] base. So that is why we use a tray because it gives way more accurate color</li> <li>[00:00:57.830] because it gives way more accurate color</li> <li>[00:00:57.840] because it gives way more accurate color readings. Then when it comes to the</li> <li>[00:01:00.229] readings. Then when it comes to the</li> <li>[00:01:00.239] readings. Then when it comes to the actual ruler also a thing that's unique</li> <li>[00:01:02.549] actual ruler also a thing that's unique</li> <li>[00:01:02.559] actual ruler also a thing that's unique to this is you can see we've got this</li> <li>[00:01:04.549] to this is you can see we've got this</li> <li>[00:01:04.559] to this is you can see we've got this little track there which the spectra</li> <li>[00:01:07.109] little track there which the spectra</li> <li>[00:01:07.119] little track there which the spectra photoometer will be how can I say seated</li> <li>[00:01:09.750] photoometer will be how can I say seated</li> <li>[00:01:09.760] photoometer will be how can I say seated in and it will only allow it to move</li> <li>[00:01:13.109] in and it will only allow it to move</li> <li>[00:01:13.119] in and it will only allow it to move sideways. Now when it comes to the</li> <li>[00:01:15.429] sideways. Now when it comes to the</li> <li>[00:01:15.439] sideways. Now when it comes to the actual spectrophototer important piece</li> <li>[00:01:18.149] actual spectrophototer important piece</li> <li>[00:01:18.159] actual spectrophototer important piece of the device is the actual calibration</li> <li>[00:01:20.550] of the device is the actual calibration</li> <li>[00:01:20.560] of the device is the actual calibration or docking station. So this is this</li> <li>[00:01:23.190] or docking station. So this is this</li> <li>[00:01:23.200] or docking station. So this is this first one. Once again, as you can see,</li> <li>[00:01:24.950] first one. Once again, as you can see,</li> <li>[00:01:24.960] first one. Once again, as you can see, it's got a white little dot there in the</li> <li>[00:01:26.950] it's got a white little dot there in the</li> <li>[00:01:26.960] it's got a white little dot there in the center, and that will be used to get a</li> <li>[00:01:30.230] center, and that will be used to get a</li> <li>[00:01:30.240] center, and that will be used to get a accurate uh calibration. Then we've got</li> <li>[00:01:33.429] accurate uh calibration. Then we've got</li> <li>[00:01:33.439] accurate uh calibration. Then we've got the actual device, which you can see</li> <li>[00:01:36.310] the actual device, which you can see</li> <li>[00:01:36.320] the actual device, which you can see we've got a laser there. And then we</li> <li>[00:01:38.390] we've got a laser there. And then we</li> <li>[00:01:38.400] we've got a laser there. And then we also have the button we'll be using</li> <li>[00:01:40.069] also have the button we'll be using</li> <li>[00:01:40.079] also have the button we'll be using throughout the scans.</li> <li>[00:01:42.310] throughout the scans.</li> <li>[00:01:42.320] throughout the scans. Now, a general rule of thumb is just</li> <li>[00:01:44.149] Now, a general rule of thumb is just</li> <li>[00:01:44.159] Now, a general rule of thumb is just keep that docked on the actual docking</li> <li>[00:01:46.069] keep that docked on the actual docking</li> <li>[00:01:46.079] keep that docked on the actual docking station instead of having it laying</li> <li>[00:01:48.310] station instead of having it laying</li> <li>[00:01:48.320] station instead of having it laying around. Another important point is the</li> <li>[00:01:51.350] around. Another important point is the</li> <li>[00:01:51.360] around. Another important point is the actual connection. So you'll see we've</li> <li>[00:01:53.590] actual connection. So you'll see we've</li> <li>[00:01:53.600] actual connection. So you'll see we've got this USB cable that we want to plug</li> <li>[00:01:55.910] got this USB cable that we want to plug</li> <li>[00:01:55.920] got this USB cable that we want to plug into the spectra photoometer and then</li> <li>[00:01:58.709] into the spectra photoometer and then</li> <li>[00:01:58.719] into the spectra photoometer and then into the actual PC.</li> <li>[00:02:01.670] into the actual PC.</li> <li>[00:02:01.680] into the actual PC. Now when it comes to the actual</li> <li>[00:02:03.030] Now when it comes to the actual</li> <li>[00:02:03.040] Now when it comes to the actual operations, there is a few things to</li> <li>[00:02:05.429] operations, there is a few things to</li> <li>[00:02:05.439] operations, there is a few things to keep in mind. So we'll run through them.</li> <li>[00:02:07.510] keep in mind. So we'll run through them.</li> <li>[00:02:07.520] keep in mind. So we'll run through them. First of all, we want to clip down our</li> <li>[00:02:10.229] First of all, we want to clip down our</li> <li>[00:02:10.239] First of all, we want to clip down our printer chart with this top clip. So it</li> <li>[00:02:13.750] printer chart with this top clip. So it</li> <li>[00:02:13.760] printer chart with this top clip. So it is important to cut your prints</li> <li>[00:02:15.510] is important to cut your prints</li> <li>[00:02:15.520] is important to cut your prints relatively accurate and to the correct</li> <li>[00:02:17.670] relatively accurate and to the correct</li> <li>[00:02:17.680] relatively accurate and to the correct size so it fits within this tray.</li> <li>[00:02:21.510] size so it fits within this tray.</li> <li>[00:02:21.520] size so it fits within this tray. Then another thing that's quite</li> <li>[00:02:22.790] Then another thing that's quite</li> <li>[00:02:22.800] Then another thing that's quite important is we want to make sure our</li> <li>[00:02:25.190] important is we want to make sure our</li> <li>[00:02:25.200] important is we want to make sure our ruler is aligned with the actual print</li> <li>[00:02:29.110] ruler is aligned with the actual print</li> <li>[00:02:29.120] ruler is aligned with the actual print because we're going to be running the</li> <li>[00:02:30.470] because we're going to be running the</li> <li>[00:02:30.480] because we're going to be running the spectral photoometer to the side. If it</li> <li>[00:02:33.270] spectral photoometer to the side. If it</li> <li>[00:02:33.280] spectral photoometer to the side. If it is not aligned, we're going to get an</li> <li>[00:02:34.470] is not aligned, we're going to get an</li> <li>[00:02:34.480] is not aligned, we're going to get an error in our actual scans. Then also the</li> <li>[00:02:38.550] error in our actual scans. Then also the</li> <li>[00:02:38.560] error in our actual scans. Then also the sequence in which we scan is quite</li> <li>[00:02:40.630] sequence in which we scan is quite</li> <li>[00:02:40.640] sequence in which we scan is quite important. You will see on the test</li> <li>[00:02:42.470] important. You will see on the test</li> <li>[00:02:42.480] important. You will see on the test prints we have these numbers 1 2 3 and</li> <li>[00:02:45.830] prints we have these numbers 1 2 3 and</li> <li>[00:02:45.840] prints we have these numbers 1 2 3 and four. Now obviously we want to scan it</li> <li>[00:02:48.949] four. Now obviously we want to scan it</li> <li>[00:02:48.959] four. Now obviously we want to scan it in that order. So we want to start with</li> <li>[00:02:50.869] in that order. So we want to start with</li> <li>[00:02:50.879] in that order. So we want to start with scan one till it's successful then move</li> <li>[00:02:53.589] scan one till it's successful then move</li> <li>[00:02:53.599] scan one till it's successful then move on to scan two and so forth. Now the</li> <li>[00:02:56.550] on to scan two and so forth. Now the</li> <li>[00:02:56.560] on to scan two and so forth. Now the direction in which we scan in older</li> <li>[00:02:59.110] direction in which we scan in older</li> <li>[00:02:59.120] direction in which we scan in older scanners you would want to go from left</li> <li>[00:03:01.910] scanners you would want to go from left</li> <li>[00:03:01.920] scanners you would want to go from left to right or right to left depending on</li> <li>[00:03:03.750] to right or right to left depending on</li> <li>[00:03:03.760] to right or right to left depending on the way your actual print is and keep</li> <li>[00:03:06.229] the way your actual print is and keep</li> <li>[00:03:06.239] the way your actual print is and keep that consistent. But then in the newest</li> <li>[00:03:08.949] that consistent. But then in the newest</li> <li>[00:03:08.959] that consistent. But then in the newest cannons, we can actually go from left to</li> <li>[00:03:10.630] cannons, we can actually go from left to</li> <li>[00:03:10.640] cannons, we can actually go from left to right, right to left, and so forth,</li> <li>[00:03:12.470] right, right to left, and so forth,</li> <li>[00:03:12.480] right, right to left, and so forth, which saves us a little bit of time.</li> <li>[00:03:14.869] which saves us a little bit of time.</li> <li>[00:03:14.879] which saves us a little bit of time. Now, when it comes to putting our</li> <li>[00:03:16.149] Now, when it comes to putting our</li> <li>[00:03:16.159] Now, when it comes to putting our spectral photoometer on the actual</li> <li>[00:03:17.990] spectral photoometer on the actual</li> <li>[00:03:18.000] spectral photoometer on the actual ruler, if we were to pick this up and</li> <li>[00:03:20.070] ruler, if we were to pick this up and</li> <li>[00:03:20.080] ruler, if we were to pick this up and look on the bottom, you will notice</li> <li>[00:03:21.509] look on the bottom, you will notice</li> <li>[00:03:21.519] look on the bottom, you will notice we've got these little guide holes. Now,</li> <li>[00:03:24.630] we've got these little guide holes. Now,</li> <li>[00:03:24.640] we've got these little guide holes. Now, those will nicely slot into the guides</li> <li>[00:03:27.350] those will nicely slot into the guides</li> <li>[00:03:27.360] those will nicely slot into the guides on the ruler, which will nicely put it</li> <li>[00:03:29.990] on the ruler, which will nicely put it</li> <li>[00:03:30.000] on the ruler, which will nicely put it in place.</li> <li>[00:03:31.830] in place.</li> <li>[00:03:31.840] in place. Then once we have that in place, what we</li> <li>[00:03:33.830] Then once we have that in place, what we</li> <li>[00:03:33.840] Then once we have that in place, what we want to do is align our ruler to the</li> <li>[00:03:35.910] want to do is align our ruler to the</li> <li>[00:03:35.920] want to do is align our ruler to the first line. You'll see we align it to</li> <li>[00:03:38.630] first line. You'll see we align it to</li> <li>[00:03:38.640] first line. You'll see we align it to the bottom of that. Another important</li> <li>[00:03:41.110] the bottom of that. Another important</li> <li>[00:03:41.120] the bottom of that. Another important point is we actually want the center of</li> <li>[00:03:43.589] point is we actually want the center of</li> <li>[00:03:43.599] point is we actually want the center of the laser to always start and finish on</li> <li>[00:03:47.110] the laser to always start and finish on</li> <li>[00:03:47.120] the laser to always start and finish on a white piece of area. So it mustn't</li> <li>[00:03:49.350] a white piece of area. So it mustn't</li> <li>[00:03:49.360] a white piece of area. So it mustn't start and finish on a print otherwise it</li> <li>[00:03:52.149] start and finish on a print otherwise it</li> <li>[00:03:52.159] start and finish on a print otherwise it will give us a read error. So now when</li> <li>[00:03:54.710] will give us a read error. So now when</li> <li>[00:03:54.720] will give us a read error. So now when it comes to the actual scan, we want to</li> <li>[00:03:57.030] it comes to the actual scan, we want to</li> <li>[00:03:57.040] it comes to the actual scan, we want to hold the button in, wait for the green</li> <li>[00:03:59.110] hold the button in, wait for the green</li> <li>[00:03:59.120] hold the button in, wait for the green light to go on and off and then only</li> <li>[00:04:01.670] light to go on and off and then only</li> <li>[00:04:01.680] light to go on and off and then only move the device. Likewise, when we stop,</li> <li>[00:04:05.190] move the device. Likewise, when we stop,</li> <li>[00:04:05.200] move the device. Likewise, when we stop, we want to stop solidly, then only leave</li> <li>[00:04:07.750] we want to stop solidly, then only leave</li> <li>[00:04:07.760] we want to stop solidly, then only leave the button and then wait for it to show</li> <li>[00:04:09.670] the button and then wait for it to show</li> <li>[00:04:09.680] the button and then wait for it to show us the green light again. So now the</li> <li>[00:04:12.309] us the green light again. So now the</li> <li>[00:04:12.319] us the green light again. So now the duration of the scan is about 3 seconds.</li> <li>[00:04:15.110] duration of the scan is about 3 seconds.</li> <li>[00:04:15.120] duration of the scan is about 3 seconds. So we just want to have a nice smooth</li> <li>[00:04:17.349] So we just want to have a nice smooth</li> <li>[00:04:17.359] So we just want to have a nice smooth motion. Then we can simply move the</li> <li>[00:04:19.990] motion. Then we can simply move the</li> <li>[00:04:20.000] motion. Then we can simply move the device and the ruler up to the second</li> <li>[00:04:22.069] device and the ruler up to the second</li> <li>[00:04:22.079] device and the ruler up to the second line, making sure we start on white</li> <li>[00:04:24.870] line, making sure we start on white</li> <li>[00:04:24.880] line, making sure we start on white spacing again, hold the button, green</li> <li>[00:04:28.230] spacing again, hold the button, green</li> <li>[00:04:28.240] spacing again, hold the button, green light, move it about 3 seconds, and</li> <li>[00:04:30.950] light, move it about 3 seconds, and</li> <li>[00:04:30.960] light, move it about 3 seconds, and release it on the next white space. And</li> <li>[00:04:32.710] release it on the next white space. And</li> <li>[00:04:32.720] release it on the next white space. And we just repeat the process like that.</li> <li>[00:04:36.390] we just repeat the process like that.</li> <li>[00:04:36.400] we just repeat the process like that. Now, if we for some reason don't get a</li> <li>[00:04:38.230] Now, if we for some reason don't get a</li> <li>[00:04:38.240] Now, if we for some reason don't get a successful line, like in this case where</li> <li>[00:04:40.310] successful line, like in this case where</li> <li>[00:04:40.320] successful line, like in this case where we started the scan too late while we're</li> <li>[00:04:42.950] we started the scan too late while we're</li> <li>[00:04:42.960] we started the scan too late while we're already moving, then we'll want to just</li> <li>[00:04:46.230] already moving, then we'll want to just</li> <li>[00:04:46.240] already moving, then we'll want to just rescan this. You can obviously go from</li> <li>[00:04:48.710] rescan this. You can obviously go from</li> <li>[00:04:48.720] rescan this. You can obviously go from any direction. So we can go either from</li> <li>[00:04:50.790] any direction. So we can go either from</li> <li>[00:04:50.800] any direction. So we can go either from the right to the left or the left to the</li> <li>[00:04:53.110] the right to the left or the left to the</li> <li>[00:04:53.120] the right to the left or the left to the right and then try to get a successful</li> <li>[00:04:55.909] right and then try to get a successful</li> <li>[00:04:55.919] right and then try to get a successful one.</li> <li>[00:04:57.590] one.</li> <li>[00:04:57.600] one. Otherwise, that is it on the</li> <li>[00:04:58.950] Otherwise, that is it on the</li> <li>[00:04:58.960] Otherwise, that is it on the spectrophotometer. Thank you guys for</li> <li>[00:05:00.629] spectrophotometer. Thank you guys for</li> <li>[00:05:00.639] spectrophotometer. Thank you guys for watching and I'll catch you guys in the</li> <li>[00:05:02.150] watching and I'll catch you guys in the</li> <li>[00:05:02.160] watching and I'll catch you guys in the next one. Cheers.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t009.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t011.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t016.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t018.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t019.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t020.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t022.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t023.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t024.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t026.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t027.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t028.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t030.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/keyframes/t031.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>9. Video - Software</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - Software</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 47s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":47})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi</code></li> <li>filename: 03 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi/03 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi</code> · content_length 67024420 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 47.182993</li> <li>keyframe_count: 6</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Howdy guys. Welcome to this next section</li> <li>[00:00:02.310] Howdy guys. Welcome to this next section</li> <li>[00:00:02.320] Howdy guys. Welcome to this next section where we're going to be looking at the</li> <li>[00:00:03.830] where we're going to be looking at the</li> <li>[00:00:03.840] where we're going to be looking at the actual software that we're going to be</li> <li>[00:00:05.510] actual software that we're going to be</li> <li>[00:00:05.520] actual software that we're going to be using to create these IC profiles. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:09.110] using to create these IC profiles. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:09.120] using to create these IC profiles. Now, we're going to be looking at ink. So,</li> <li>[00:00:11.190] we're going to be looking at ink. So,</li> <li>[00:00:11.200] we're going to be looking at ink. So, this is a program used to rip a design</li> <li>[00:00:14.789] this is a program used to rip a design</li> <li>[00:00:14.799] this is a program used to rip a design so your printer understands it, but we</li> <li>[00:00:17.269] so your printer understands it, but we</li> <li>[00:00:17.279] so your printer understands it, but we can also use the same program to create</li> <li>[00:00:19.590] can also use the same program to create</li> <li>[00:00:19.600] can also use the same program to create that ICC profile. Now, we're not going</li> <li>[00:00:22.390] that ICC profile. Now, we're not going</li> <li>[00:00:22.400] that ICC profile. Now, we're not going to dive too deep into the actual user</li> <li>[00:00:24.630] to dive too deep into the actual user</li> <li>[00:00:24.640] to dive too deep into the actual user interface and how to use the program as</li> <li>[00:00:26.710] interface and how to use the program as</li> <li>[00:00:26.720] interface and how to use the program as that is a whole another topic. But we do</li> <li>[00:00:29.830] that is a whole another topic. But we do</li> <li>[00:00:29.840] that is a whole another topic. But we do or should I say we are going to cover</li> <li>[00:00:31.990] or should I say we are going to cover</li> <li>[00:00:32.000] or should I say we are going to cover the actual color management system and</li> <li>[00:00:34.709] the actual color management system and</li> <li>[00:00:34.719] the actual color management system and that is what we'll be using to create</li> <li>[00:00:36.150] that is what we'll be using to create</li> <li>[00:00:36.160] that is what we'll be using to create the ICC profile. But yeah, I hope you</li> <li>[00:00:38.790] the ICC profile. But yeah, I hope you</li> <li>[00:00:38.800] the ICC profile. But yeah, I hope you guys enjoy and I'll see you in the</li> <li>[00:00:40.389] guys enjoy and I'll see you in the</li> <li>[00:00:40.399] guys enjoy and I'll see you in the section.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/12HcyqqmeupZ1oAF3zlkEIpblwHgswiEi/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>10. About InkRIP</h3> <ul> <li>title: About InkRIP</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>About InkRIP Software</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/InkRIP-Logo.png" /></p> <h6>Welcome to InkRIP - Your Easy-to-Use RIP Solution for Professional Printing!</h6> <p>InkRIP is a powerful yet user-friendly Raster Image Processor (RIP) software developed by am.co.za®. It is designed specifically to prepare and optimize digital images for high-quality output on large-format inkjet printers, particularly DTF (Direct to Film) and UVDTF printers.</p> <h6>What is a RIP Software?</h6> <p>Before an image can be printed on a wide-format printer, it needs to be processed. A RIP (Raster Image Processor) software like InkRIP takes your design files, interprets the colors and layers, and converts them into instructions that the printer can understand. This ensures sharp details, accurate colors, and efficient use of ink and materials.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/InkRIP.jpg" /></p> <h6>What Makes InkRIP Special?</h6> <p>InkRIP stands out for its focus on multi-channel printing, making it ideal for modern applications that go beyond standard CMYK. Key capabilities include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>CMYK + White + Varnish + Spot Colors</strong> - Easily assign and control additional channels for white underbase (great for dark or transparent materials), protective varnish layers, and spot colors.</li> <li><strong>Intelligent Color Management</strong> - Features like color linearization, ICC profile creation, and delicate color algorithms help maintain consistent, vibrant colors across prints.</li> <li><strong>Material-Saving Tools</strong> - Automatic irregular nesting and layout optimization reduce waste.</li> <li><strong>Quick Sample Printing</strong> - Speed up approvals and testing with fast sample outputs.</li> <li><strong>Seamless Integration</strong> - Optimized for am.co.za® DTF and UVDTF printers, but versatile for professional printing workflows.</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're printing custom apparel transfers (DTF), durable signage, labels, or promotional items, InkRIP simplifies the process while delivering professional results.</p> <h6>Who is InkRIP For?</h6> <ul> <li>Students and Learners in graphic design, digital printing, textile design, or print media courses.</li> <li>Hobbyists and Small Businesses starting with DTF printing.</li> <li>Professionals needing reliable, cost-effective RIP software for production.</li> </ul> <p>It is built with ease of use in mind, with training resources available so new users can quickly master its features.</p> <h6>Why Learn InkRIP?</h6> <p>Mastering InkRIP gives you practical skills in:</p> <ul> <li>Color management and profiling</li> <li>Multi-layer printing techniques</li> <li>Workflow optimization for digital printing</li> <li>Preparing files for real-world production</li> </ul> <p>These are highly valuable skills in the growing fields of custom printing, signage, and apparel decoration.</p> <h3>11. Buying InkRIP</h3> <ul> <li>title: Buying InkRIP</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 4m 46s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":4,"seconds":46})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>youtube_id: <code>fTOyENDxhoA</code> — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTOyENDxhoA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTOyENDxhoA</a></li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h3>12. Download InkRIP</h3> <ul> <li>title: Download InkRIP</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 4m 31s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":4,"seconds":31})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>youtube_id: <code>K5JZASH56H4</code> — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5JZASH56H4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5JZASH56H4</a></li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h3>13. Install InkRIP</h3> <ul> <li>title: Install InkRIP</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 6m 41s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":6,"seconds":41})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>youtube_id: <code>XagxGkgZinc</code> — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XagxGkgZinc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XagxGkgZinc</a></li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h3>14. Activate InkRIP</h3> <ul> <li>title: Activate InkRIP</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 4m 39s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":4,"seconds":39})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>youtube_id: <code>tg-aTHIHgu0</code> — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg-aTHIHgu0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg-aTHIHgu0</a></li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h3>15. Deactive InkRIP</h3> <ul> <li>title: Deactive InkRIP</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 7m 25s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":7,"seconds":25})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>youtube_id: <code>oB3QJCh9A00</code> — <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB3QJCh9A00">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB3QJCh9A00</a></li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h3>16. M3 - RIP Base</h3> <ul> <li>title: M3 - RIP Base</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Software: InkRIP Interface and Key Tools</h5> <p><strong>InkRIP</strong> (or any similar commercial RIP software) is the essential intermediary between the graphic design file and the Printer. It translates high-level image data into precise, low-level instructions the printer's electronics can understand (which nozzles to fire, when, and how much ink).</p> <h6>1. The InkRIP User Interface (UI) Overview</h6> <p>When you launch InkRIP, the interface is typically organized to manage jobs efficiently, moving them from creation to printing.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-01.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Job Queue / Manager:</strong> This is the central hub. It lists all files that have been imported, processed (RIPped), and are awaiting printing. You monitor status, prioritize jobs, and hold/release files here.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-02.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Media / Configuration Panel:</strong> Located on the top, this area is where you select the <strong>Material Profile (ICC Profile)</strong> that we discussed earlier. You choose the substrate (e.g., <em>Avery Cast Vinyl</em>) and the print mode (e.g., <em>High Quality 8-Pass</em>).</p> </li> <li> <p>Click the Print Button</p> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-03.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>Under the Solution drop down, choose the correct ICC profile relevant to your printer.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-04.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-05.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Preview Window:</strong> A dynamic view of the imported file on the chosen media size. This is critical for visually checking scaling, orientation, and placement before committing to the print.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-06.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-07.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Printer Status Bar:</strong> Shows the real-time status of the connected LFP (e.g., "Ready," "Printing," "Error: Media Out," or "Capping").</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-08.jpg" /></p> <h6>2. Key Tools and Functions in the Generic Printing Workflow</h6> <p>These tools are found in virtually all RIP software, including InkRIP, and they ensure the graphic file fits the physical media and machine capabilities.</p> <h6><strong>A. Importing and Pre-Flight</strong></h6> <ul> <li><strong>Import:</strong> Bringing the client's file (usually PDF, TIFF, or EPS) into the RIP software.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-09.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>File Check/Pre-Flight:</strong> The RIP automatically checks for basic errors like low resolution or incorrect color mode (e.g., converting an RGB file to CMYK).</li> </ul> <h6><strong>B. Optimization Tools (Maximizing Media Use)</strong></h6> <p>These tools save time and expensive media.</p> <p><strong>Tool / Function</strong></p> <p><strong>Scaling</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Purpose</strong></p> <ul> <li>Adjusting the overall size of the image to meet the final dimensions.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Why it Matters</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure the client's artwork is printed at the exact required size (e.g., 100% or a custom scale).</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-10.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Nesting</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Purpose</strong></p> <ul> <li>Arranging multiple different jobs (or copies of one job) onto a single roll of media to minimize waste.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Why it Matters</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Saves money!</strong> A good operator nests jobs tightly to reduce the amount of scrap media.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-11.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Rotation</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Purpose</strong><ul> <li>Changing the image orientation on the media roll (e.g., rotating 90 degrees) to fit the roll width or minimize feed length.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-12.jpg" /></p> <h6><strong>C. Output Tools (Preparing for Print)</strong></h6> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Apply Profile:</strong> Manually assigning the correct material/ICC profile and print mode (e.g., 6-pass, 8-pass) to the job.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>RIP & Print:</strong> The final command. The software converts the image into a raster file format specific to the printer (the actual "RIPping") and sends the instructions to the machine</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Choke & Spot Color</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Shine Through:</strong> The White layer serves as a solid base so that your shirt's color does not affect the colors of the print by signing through the design.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>White Ink Choke (Shrink):</strong> * <strong>The Problem:</strong> White ink can sometimes "spread" slightly more than CMYK, or minor mechanical vibrations can cause the white layer to peek out from the edges (the "white halo").</p> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-13.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>The Fix:</strong> We apply a <strong>Choke</strong> (usually <strong>2-5 pixels</strong>). This tells InkRIP to make the white underbase slightly smaller than the color on top, ensuring a clean, professional edge.</li> </ul> <p><strong>InkRIP:</strong></p> <p>Select <strong>Spot Color</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-14.jpg" /></p> <p>Under your spot adjust the <strong>Shrink </strong>slider.</p> <p>Positive numbers does a <strong>Bleed </strong>and negative numbers a <strong>Choke</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-15.jpg" /></p> <p><strong>Bleed: </strong>shows white past the designs edges</p> <p><strong>Choke: </strong>hides white past the designs edges</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-16.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-17.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-18.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-19.jpg" /></p> <p>Most of the time hiding the back white layer will make the print look more professional and clean.</p> <p>That being said, in some cases you might want to show the white rim in order to make the design stand out more.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-20.jpg" /></p> <h6>4. Calibration and Testing Prints</h6> <p>InkRIP is also used to initiate the critical testing routines you learned in the maintenance section.</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Nozzle Check:</strong> Initiated through the control software or the printer's control panel to verify all nozzles are firing cleanly.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Color Calibration Wizard:</strong> A function that guides the operator through printing color targets. These targets are then measured with a spectrophotometer (a color-measuring tool) to ensure the printer is delivering colors accurately based on the ICC profile.</p> </li> <li> <p>View Module 7 - Bonus Videos for more on setting up ICC profiles.</p> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m3-rp-21.jpg" /></p> <h3>17. RPS - About</h3> <ul> <li>title: RPS - About</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Module Overview: The Engineering of Digital Inkjet Printing</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT1-01.jpg" /></p> <p>Before we dive into the technical details, it is important to understand that digital printing is not just about "sending a file to a printer." It is a complex process where high-speed mechanical engineering meets sophisticated digital signal processing.</p> <p>This section of the course will demystify how a computer turns a digital image into a physical print. We will explore the three fundamental pillars that make this technology possible:</p> <h6>1. Hardware Mechanics (The Physical Foundation)</h6> <p>We will investigate how print heads work on a physical level. You will learn the difference between <strong>native nozzle density</strong> (the physical limit of your hardware) and <strong>dynamic resolution</strong>. We will also examine how <strong>multi-pass interlacing</strong> uses precise physical steps to weave ink patterns together.</p> <h6>2. Software Logic (The Raster Image Processor)</h6> <p>The printer doesn't "see" images; it sees grids of data. We will cover how <strong>RIP (Raster Image Processor) software</strong> acts as the essential bridge between your design file and the printer. You will learn why resolution matching is critical and why your software will refuse to print if your settings don't align with the hardware's mathematical grid.</p> <h6>3. Color Science & Calibration (The Fluid Management)</h6> <p>Finally, we will look at how we control the actual ink on the paper. You will learn about "Pass Counts" and why <strong>ICC Profiles</strong> are the most important part of the printing workflow.</p> <h3>18. RPS - Printhead Resolution</h3> <ul> <li>title: RPS - Printhead Resolution</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Printhead Resolution</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT2-01.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>X & Y Movement</strong>: Before we can go into depth on Printhead resolution, it is important to understand X and Y movements of a Printer.<ul> <li><strong>X Movement:</strong> The X movement refers to the printhead moving left and right while printing.</li> <li><strong>Y Movement:</strong> The Y movement refers to the paper / vinyl moving up or down while printing.</li> <li><strong>Printhead:</strong> Likewise the printhead has an X & Y-axis.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT2-02.jpg" /></p> <h6>How to Read Printing Resolutions (e.g., 360x300)</h6> <p>In industrial digital printing, a resolution parameter like <strong>360x300</strong> is always read as an <strong>X-Axis x Y-Axis</strong> coordinate grid representing <strong>Dots Per Inch (DPI)</strong>.</p> <p>Here is exactly what those two numbers tell you about the mechanical operation of the printer:</p> <h6>1. The First Number (360) = X-Axis (Horizontal Resolution)</h6> <ul> <li><strong>What it measures:</strong> This value defines the number of ink droplets dropped per linear inch horizontally across the width of the media.</li> <li><strong>The Mechanical Control:</strong> This axis tracks the <strong>printhead carriage movement</strong> as it slides left and right along the scanning beam.</li> <li><strong>How it works:</strong> This number is completely dynamic. It is determined by software calculation balancing how fast the carriage motor is traveling (v) against the electronic firing frequency (f) of the printhead actuators.</li> </ul> <h6>2. The Second Number (300) = Y-Axis (Vertical Resolution)</h6> <ul> <li><strong>What it measures:</strong> This value defines the number of ink droplets per linear inch vertically along the length of the media.</li> <li><strong>The Mechanical Control:</strong> This axis tracks the <strong>media movement</strong> (paper or vinyl) stepping forward or backward through the grit rollers.</li> <li><strong>How it works:</strong> This number is explicitly bound by the printer's physical hardware geometry. The baseline value is determined by the native nozzle density built into the printhead row (for example, the i1600 has exactly 300 physical holes per row, establishing a native floor of 300 DPI).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Note on Higher Multipliers:</strong> While the Y-axis native base is fixed by the hardware nozzles, you will see higher Y-axis values in software configurations (such as 360x600 or 360x1200). The printer achieves these higher vertical densities by using multiple passes, micro-stepping the paper forward by tiny fractions of an inch between passes to interweave the gaps.</p> <p>Understanding the mechanics of printhead resolution is fundamental to mastering high-quality printing. Resolution is categorized into two main types: Native and Printing.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Native Resolution</strong>: This is the fixed, physical resolution of the printhead based on its hardware design.<ul> <li><strong>Nozzle Arrangement</strong>: Native resolution is determined by how many nozzles are physically built into the printhead per row.</li> <li><strong>Y-Axis Limitations</strong>: The Y-axis (vertical) resolution is physically limited by the number of nozzles on the head. For example, the i1600 printhead has 300 nozzles per row, meaning its base Y-axis DPI (Dots Per Inch) is 300.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT2-03.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Internal Offsets</strong>: Some advanced heads, like the i3200, achieve a higher native resolution (e.g., 600 DPI) by grouping nozzle rows with a slight internal offset so they do not align perfectly, effectively doubling the initial density.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT2-04.jpg" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT2-05.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Printing Resolution</strong>: This is the final resolution achieved during the actual printing process, which can exceed the native hardware resolution.<ul> <li><strong>Achieving Higher DPI</strong>: The printer increases resolution by making slight, controlled movements of the heads between passes.</li> <li><strong>X-Axis Flexibility</strong>: On the X-axis (horizontal), the resolution is not fixed by hardware but depends on the carriage speed and the frequency at which the system "fires" the nozzles.</li> <li><strong>Overlapping Dots</strong>: By shifting the head just a fraction of the distance between nozzles (e.g., 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4 of the original distance) in subsequent passes, the system fills in the gaps between the native dots.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT2-06.jpg" /></p> <h3>19. Video - RPS - Resolution</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - RPS - Resolution</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 5m 1s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":5,"seconds":1})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5</code></li> <li>filename: Printhead - Resolution.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/Printhead - Resolution.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5</code> · content_length 454077560 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 301.256009</li> <li>keyframe_count: 24</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Hi guys. Okay, in this video we're going</li> <li>[00:00:02.389] Hi guys. Okay, in this video we're going</li> <li>[00:00:02.399] Hi guys. Okay, in this video we're going to be looking at the actual printing</li> <li>[00:00:04.950] to be looking at the actual printing</li> <li>[00:00:04.960] to be looking at the actual printing resolution. How does it work and some</li> <li>[00:00:07.190] resolution. How does it work and some</li> <li>[00:00:07.200] resolution. How does it work and some key concepts that we covered in our</li> <li>[00:00:08.950] key concepts that we covered in our</li> <li>[00:00:08.960] key concepts that we covered in our actual lesson.</li> <li>[00:00:11.350] actual lesson.</li> <li>[00:00:11.360] actual lesson. So now when it comes to um this topic,</li> <li>[00:00:14.070] So now when it comes to um this topic,</li> <li>[00:00:14.080] So now when it comes to um this topic, it's important to understand like I</li> <li>[00:00:15.589] it's important to understand like I</li> <li>[00:00:15.599] it's important to understand like I mentioned the Y and the X movement. So</li> <li>[00:00:18.470] mentioned the Y and the X movement. So</li> <li>[00:00:18.480] mentioned the Y and the X movement. So we'll later go into the Y and X uh</li> <li>[00:00:20.630] we'll later go into the Y and X uh</li> <li>[00:00:20.640] we'll later go into the Y and X uh resolution as well, but first just</li> <li>[00:00:22.150] resolution as well, but first just</li> <li>[00:00:22.160] resolution as well, but first just understanding the mover. So if we look</li> <li>[00:00:23.990] understanding the mover. So if we look</li> <li>[00:00:24.000] understanding the mover. So if we look at all these type of printers. So we've</li> <li>[00:00:25.750] at all these type of printers. So we've</li> <li>[00:00:25.760] at all these type of printers. So we've got here the normal large format.</li> <li>[00:00:29.269] got here the normal large format.</li> <li>[00:00:29.279] got here the normal large format. Then here you can see we've got a UV DTF</li> <li>[00:00:33.590] Then here you can see we've got a UV DTF</li> <li>[00:00:33.600] Then here you can see we've got a UV DTF and then over here we also have a normal</li> <li>[00:00:35.990] and then over here we also have a normal</li> <li>[00:00:36.000] and then over here we also have a normal uh DTF.</li> <li>[00:00:38.229] uh DTF.</li> <li>[00:00:38.239] uh DTF. Then over here we have a flatbed</li> <li>[00:00:41.110] Then over here we have a flatbed</li> <li>[00:00:41.120] Then over here we have a flatbed printer. Now this is probably one of the</li> <li>[00:00:43.430] printer. Now this is probably one of the</li> <li>[00:00:43.440] printer. Now this is probably one of the few exceptions when it comes to</li> <li>[00:00:44.790] few exceptions when it comes to</li> <li>[00:00:44.800] few exceptions when it comes to movement. So with the movement you get a</li> <li>[00:00:47.910] movement. So with the movement you get a</li> <li>[00:00:47.920] movement. So with the movement you get a Y and X and in this case you'll get a Z</li> <li>[00:00:50.389] Y and X and in this case you'll get a Z</li> <li>[00:00:50.399] Y and X and in this case you'll get a Z as well which is up and down.</li> <li>Okay. Now when we back to the actual</li> <li>[00:00:56.869] Okay. Now when we back to the actual</li> <li>[00:00:56.879] Okay. Now when we back to the actual large format printer here, if I just</li> <li>[00:00:58.630] large format printer here, if I just</li> <li>[00:00:58.640] large format printer here, if I just open here and we look at the print head.</li> <li>[00:01:01.349] open here and we look at the print head.</li> <li>[00:01:01.359] open here and we look at the print head. So this is the print head. Now like I</li> <li>[00:01:04.549] So this is the print head. Now like I</li> <li>[00:01:04.559] So this is the print head. Now like I mentioned there is two main types of</li> <li>[00:01:07.109] mentioned there is two main types of</li> <li>[00:01:07.119] mentioned there is two main types of movements. So the Y and the X. So the X</li> <li>[00:01:09.990] movements. So the Y and the X. So the X</li> <li>[00:01:10.000] movements. So the Y and the X. So the X what that comes down to is if I use this</li> <li>[00:01:12.310] what that comes down to is if I use this</li> <li>[00:01:12.320] what that comes down to is if I use this navigation</li> <li>[00:01:13.990] navigation</li> <li>[00:01:14.000] navigation then you'll see we can move the print</li> <li>[00:01:16.469] then you'll see we can move the print</li> <li>[00:01:16.479] then you'll see we can move the print head.</li> <li>[00:01:18.710] head.</li> <li>[00:01:18.720] head. Just wait for that. So if we move it</li> <li>[00:01:21.030] Just wait for that. So if we move it</li> <li>[00:01:21.040] Just wait for that. So if we move it sideways left or right. So that is known</li> <li>[00:01:24.230] sideways left or right. So that is known</li> <li>[00:01:24.240] sideways left or right. So that is known as the X direction</li> <li>[00:01:26.950] as the X direction</li> <li>[00:01:26.960] as the X direction and that will be happening when you're</li> <li>[00:01:29.429] and that will be happening when you're</li> <li>[00:01:29.439] and that will be happening when you're printing it will go on the X direction.</li> <li>[00:01:32.469] printing it will go on the X direction.</li> <li>[00:01:32.479] printing it will go on the X direction. Then we also have the Y and this will be</li> <li>[00:01:35.670] Then we also have the Y and this will be</li> <li>[00:01:35.680] Then we also have the Y and this will be how the actual media moves. So it will</li> <li>[00:01:38.230] how the actual media moves. So it will</li> <li>[00:01:38.240] how the actual media moves. So it will be this direction. So away from you</li> <li>[00:01:43.270] be this direction. So away from you</li> <li>[00:01:43.280] be this direction. So away from you or towards you depends on what you are</li> <li>[00:01:45.830] or towards you depends on what you are</li> <li>[00:01:45.840] or towards you depends on what you are trying to achieve. So that is the basic</li> <li>[00:01:47.429] trying to achieve. So that is the basic</li> <li>[00:01:47.439] trying to achieve. So that is the basic movements when it comes to X and Y. And</li> <li>[00:01:49.590] movements when it comes to X and Y. And</li> <li>[00:01:49.600] movements when it comes to X and Y. And when it comes to actual print head, it's</li> <li>[00:01:51.190] when it comes to actual print head, it's</li> <li>[00:01:51.200] when it comes to actual print head, it's going to look very similar but with a</li> <li>[00:01:53.350] going to look very similar but with a</li> <li>[00:01:53.360] going to look very similar but with a few key differences.</li> <li>[00:01:56.230] few key differences.</li> <li>[00:01:56.240] few key differences. Okay. So now when it comes to these</li> <li>[00:01:57.670] Okay. So now when it comes to these</li> <li>[00:01:57.680] Okay. So now when it comes to these print heads, if we had to open it, we</li> <li>[00:02:00.469] print heads, if we had to open it, we</li> <li>[00:02:00.479] print heads, if we had to open it, we would be left with something like this.</li> <li>[00:02:02.950] would be left with something like this.</li> <li>[00:02:02.960] would be left with something like this. And now this is very hard to see, but</li> <li>[00:02:05.190] And now this is very hard to see, but</li> <li>[00:02:05.200] And now this is very hard to see, but there's tiny little holes all along uh</li> <li>[00:02:09.510] there's tiny little holes all along uh</li> <li>[00:02:09.520] there's tiny little holes all along uh the Y direction. So we'll put a image on</li> <li>[00:02:13.430] the Y direction. So we'll put a image on</li> <li>[00:02:13.440] the Y direction. So we'll put a image on so we can nicely see what it looks like.</li> <li>[00:02:15.350] so we can nicely see what it looks like.</li> <li>[00:02:15.360] so we can nicely see what it looks like. But what it comes down to is it's got a</li> <li>[00:02:17.830] But what it comes down to is it's got a</li> <li>[00:02:17.840] But what it comes down to is it's got a limitation in the Y direction. So</li> <li>[00:02:20.229] limitation in the Y direction. So</li> <li>[00:02:20.239] limitation in the Y direction. So depending on the print head, it will</li> <li>[00:02:21.750] depending on the print head, it will</li> <li>[00:02:21.760] depending on the print head, it will vary. Some it's like 180, some 300. So</li> <li>[00:02:25.750] vary. Some it's like 180, some 300. So</li> <li>[00:02:25.760] vary. Some it's like 180, some 300. So then what it comes down to is the Y</li> <li>[00:02:27.589] then what it comes down to is the Y</li> <li>[00:02:27.599] then what it comes down to is the Y direction. So in other words, that way</li> <li>[00:02:30.630] direction. So in other words, that way</li> <li>[00:02:30.640] direction. So in other words, that way you are physically limited to a native</li> <li>[00:02:33.589] you are physically limited to a native</li> <li>[00:02:33.599] you are physically limited to a native re resolution. So which means it's got</li> <li>[00:02:36.790] re resolution. So which means it's got</li> <li>[00:02:36.800] re resolution. So which means it's got 300 uh dots per inch and it kind of it</li> <li>[00:02:41.670] 300 uh dots per inch and it kind of it</li> <li>[00:02:41.680] 300 uh dots per inch and it kind of it can go more than that. There's some ways</li> <li>[00:02:43.110] can go more than that. There's some ways</li> <li>[00:02:43.120] can go more than that. There's some ways we can do it in software, but that is</li> <li>[00:02:45.350] we can do it in software, but that is</li> <li>[00:02:45.360] we can do it in software, but that is kind of your limitation.</li> <li>[00:02:48.070] kind of your limitation.</li> <li>[00:02:48.080] kind of your limitation. And then when it comes to the actual X</li> <li>[00:02:49.990] And then when it comes to the actual X</li> <li>[00:02:50.000] And then when it comes to the actual X direction, that is where</li> <li>[00:02:53.030] direction, that is where</li> <li>[00:02:53.040] direction, that is where you're not limited to the actual native</li> <li>[00:02:55.270] you're not limited to the actual native</li> <li>[00:02:55.280] you're not limited to the actual native revol resolution, but it is determined</li> <li>[00:02:57.910] revol resolution, but it is determined</li> <li>[00:02:57.920] revol resolution, but it is determined by things like speed and your actual</li> <li>[00:03:00.790] by things like speed and your actual</li> <li>[00:03:00.800] by things like speed and your actual frequency of how often it puts it down.</li> <li>[00:03:04.309] frequency of how often it puts it down.</li> <li>[00:03:04.319] frequency of how often it puts it down. Now, in a lot of these print heads, you</li> <li>[00:03:06.470] Now, in a lot of these print heads, you</li> <li>[00:03:06.480] Now, in a lot of these print heads, you will maybe have two rows of 300 uh</li> <li>[00:03:11.589] will maybe have two rows of 300 uh</li> <li>[00:03:11.599] will maybe have two rows of 300 uh nozzles in the Y direction. And what</li> <li>[00:03:14.550] nozzles in the Y direction. And what</li> <li>[00:03:14.560] nozzles in the Y direction. And what that's going to come down to is it's</li> <li>[00:03:16.390] that's going to come down to is it's</li> <li>[00:03:16.400] that's going to come down to is it's going to speed up your actual process.</li> <li>[00:03:19.270] going to speed up your actual process.</li> <li>[00:03:19.280] going to speed up your actual process. Then, some of the more premium uh print</li> <li>[00:03:22.470] Then, some of the more premium uh print</li> <li>[00:03:22.480] Then, some of the more premium uh print heads will come with four strips</li> <li>[00:03:26.149] heads will come with four strips</li> <li>[00:03:26.159] heads will come with four strips for the actual printing nozzles.</li> <li>[00:03:28.869] for the actual printing nozzles.</li> <li>[00:03:28.879] for the actual printing nozzles. And what that will do is will allow you</li> <li>[00:03:31.190] And what that will do is will allow you</li> <li>[00:03:31.200] And what that will do is will allow you to achieve a native resolution of 600.</li> <li>[00:03:35.430] to achieve a native resolution of 600.</li> <li>[00:03:35.440] to achieve a native resolution of 600. So it does not mean you have 600 dots in</li> <li>[00:03:39.350] So it does not mean you have 600 dots in</li> <li>[00:03:39.360] So it does not mean you have 600 dots in one line, but instead you will have your</li> <li>[00:03:42.550] one line, but instead you will have your</li> <li>[00:03:42.560] one line, but instead you will have your let's say two rows of 300. Then there</li> <li>[00:03:45.350] let's say two rows of 300. Then there</li> <li>[00:03:45.360] let's say two rows of 300. Then there will be another two rows of 300 with a</li> <li>[00:03:47.589] will be another two rows of 300 with a</li> <li>[00:03:47.599] will be another two rows of 300 with a slight offset. I mean to the eye you</li> <li>[00:03:49.830] slight offset. I mean to the eye you</li> <li>[00:03:49.840] slight offset. I mean to the eye you won't see it. We can't even see these</li> <li>[00:03:51.030] won't see it. We can't even see these</li> <li>[00:03:51.040] won't see it. We can't even see these dots. That's how small it is. But then</li> <li>[00:03:53.030] dots. That's how small it is. But then</li> <li>[00:03:53.040] dots. That's how small it is. But then it will have a slight offset which will</li> <li>[00:03:55.270] it will have a slight offset which will</li> <li>[00:03:55.280] it will have a slight offset which will print in between the other dots. So if</li> <li>[00:03:58.710] print in between the other dots. So if</li> <li>[00:03:58.720] print in between the other dots. So if we have our first few rows of 300</li> <li>[00:04:02.550] we have our first few rows of 300</li> <li>[00:04:02.560] we have our first few rows of 300 then the next row will have offset and</li> <li>[00:04:04.550] then the next row will have offset and</li> <li>[00:04:04.560] then the next row will have offset and basically print between those dots and</li> <li>[00:04:07.589] basically print between those dots and</li> <li>[00:04:07.599] basically print between those dots and that is how you get a higher native</li> <li>[00:04:09.750] that is how you get a higher native</li> <li>[00:04:09.760] that is how you get a higher native resolution.</li> <li>[00:04:11.509] resolution.</li> <li>[00:04:11.519] resolution. Okay. So that is it on the actual</li> <li>[00:04:13.990] Okay. So that is it on the actual</li> <li>[00:04:14.000] Okay. So that is it on the actual resolution side of things for the print</li> <li>[00:04:15.910] resolution side of things for the print</li> <li>[00:04:15.920] resolution side of things for the print head. So just a quick summary, we have a</li> <li>[00:04:18.310] head. So just a quick summary, we have a</li> <li>[00:04:18.320] head. So just a quick summary, we have a y direction which is fixed with uh</li> <li>[00:04:22.230] y direction which is fixed with uh</li> <li>[00:04:22.240] y direction which is fixed with uh nozzle how can I say nozzle holes and</li> <li>[00:04:25.510] nozzle how can I say nozzle holes and</li> <li>[00:04:25.520] nozzle how can I say nozzle holes and then we have x direction which is</li> <li>[00:04:28.310] then we have x direction which is</li> <li>[00:04:28.320] then we have x direction which is determined by the speed of the print</li> <li>[00:04:30.710] determined by the speed of the print</li> <li>[00:04:30.720] determined by the speed of the print head and also the frequency of how often</li> <li>[00:04:34.150] head and also the frequency of how often</li> <li>[00:04:34.160] head and also the frequency of how often it puts those dots down.</li> <li>[00:04:36.790] it puts those dots down.</li> <li>[00:04:36.800] it puts those dots down. Then in order to go beyond the native</li> <li>[00:04:39.110] Then in order to go beyond the native</li> <li>[00:04:39.120] Then in order to go beyond the native resolution, that is where we'll have</li> <li>[00:04:41.030] resolution, that is where we'll have</li> <li>[00:04:41.040] resolution, that is where we'll have like a form of offset where it puts dots</li> <li>[00:04:44.150] like a form of offset where it puts dots</li> <li>[00:04:44.160] like a form of offset where it puts dots between those 300 or if you have let's</li> <li>[00:04:46.710] between those 300 or if you have let's</li> <li>[00:04:46.720] between those 300 or if you have let's say a print head with 180, then we'll go</li> <li>[00:04:49.189] say a print head with 180, then we'll go</li> <li>[00:04:49.199] say a print head with 180, then we'll go to like 360.</li> <li>[00:04:51.189] to like 360.</li> <li>[00:04:51.199] to like 360. And that is how the basic resolution</li> <li>[00:04:53.110] And that is how the basic resolution</li> <li>[00:04:53.120] And that is how the basic resolution works of these print heads.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t009.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t014.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t016.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t017.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t018.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t020.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t021.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t022.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t023.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t025.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t026.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t027.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t029.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1HqJnvL3ndHrYrkcls0lyylWd65EC4Ei5/keyframes/t030.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>20. RPS - Understanding Passes</h3> <ul> <li>title: RPS - Understanding Passes</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Understanding Passes</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT3-01.jpg" /></p> <p>The concept of "passes" is often misunderstood but is critical to balancing print quality and production speed.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Defining a Pass</strong>: A "pass" refers to the printhead traveling across the media in a single direction (e.g., moving left or right).</li> <li><strong>Resolution vs. Pass</strong>: While resolution defines dot density, passes define the physical actions taken to achieve that density.<ul> <li>A higher resolution usually requires more passes to lay down more ink and fill the gaps between native nozzles.</li> <li>For instance, a "two-pass" print typically doubles the resolution because the head travels left, then returns, laying down overlapping dots to reach the target DPI.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT3-02.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Effect on Printing Speed</strong>:<ul> <li><strong>More Passes = Slower Speed</strong>: Every additional pass requires the printhead to travel over the same area again, which takes more time.</li> <li><strong>Nozzle Count and Speed</strong>: Printers with more nozzles (like the i1600 compared to the XP600) are inherently faster because they can print a larger surface area or lay down more ink in a single pass.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT3-03.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Optimized Results</strong>: Systems are designed with optimized "modes" (like 4-pass, 6-pass, or 8-pass) to balance the dot density with the speed of the X and Y axis movements.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT3-04.jpg" /></p> <h3>21. Video - RPS - Passes</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - RPS - Passes</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 3m 37s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":3,"seconds":37})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv</code></li> <li>filename: Printhead - Passes.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/Printhead - Passes.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv</code> · content_length 259578514 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 217.037007</li> <li>keyframe_count: 23</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Howdy guys. In this video, we're going</li> <li>[00:00:01.829] Howdy guys. In this video, we're going</li> <li>[00:00:01.839] Howdy guys. In this video, we're going to be trying to understand passes a bit</li> <li>[00:00:04.070] to be trying to understand passes a bit</li> <li>[00:00:04.080] to be trying to understand passes a bit better when it comes to actual printing</li> <li>[00:00:06.070] better when it comes to actual printing</li> <li>[00:00:06.080] better when it comes to actual printing and the resolution of those prints. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:08.870] and the resolution of those prints. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:08.880] and the resolution of those prints. Now, first of all, what is a pass? So, if we</li> <li>[00:00:11.589] first of all, what is a pass? So, if we</li> <li>[00:00:11.599] first of all, what is a pass? So, if we went here to this UV DTF printer and we</li> <li>[00:00:14.870] went here to this UV DTF printer and we</li> <li>[00:00:14.880] went here to this UV DTF printer and we look at our print head, a pass pretty</li> <li>[00:00:17.109] look at our print head, a pass pretty</li> <li>[00:00:17.119] look at our print head, a pass pretty much means this printer as it prints, it</li> <li>[00:00:19.830] much means this printer as it prints, it</li> <li>[00:00:19.840] much means this printer as it prints, it passes over from one side to the other.</li> <li>[00:00:23.269] passes over from one side to the other.</li> <li>[00:00:23.279] passes over from one side to the other. So, that will be considered a pass. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:27.830] So, that will be considered a pass. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:27.840] So, that will be considered a pass. Now, in most of these print heads, it's</li> <li>[00:00:29.349] in most of these print heads, it's</li> <li>[00:00:29.359] in most of these print heads, it's obviously it's way more efficient for it</li> <li>[00:00:31.750] obviously it's way more efficient for it</li> <li>[00:00:31.760] obviously it's way more efficient for it to print going one way and back again.</li> <li>[00:00:34.470] to print going one way and back again.</li> <li>[00:00:34.480] to print going one way and back again. So, that will be considered a two pass.</li> <li>[00:00:37.910] So, that will be considered a two pass.</li> <li>[00:00:37.920] So, that will be considered a two pass. In general, the passes will work in</li> <li>[00:00:40.229] In general, the passes will work in</li> <li>[00:00:40.239] In general, the passes will work in twos. So, we won't have like a three</li> <li>[00:00:42.470] twos. So, we won't have like a three</li> <li>[00:00:42.480] twos. So, we won't have like a three pass. So, it will be a two pass, four</li> <li>[00:00:45.590] pass. So, it will be a two pass, four</li> <li>[00:00:45.600] pass. So, it will be a two pass, four pass, six pass, eight pass. So, in other</li> <li>[00:00:48.229] pass, six pass, eight pass. So, in other</li> <li>[00:00:48.239] pass, six pass, eight pass. So, in other words, go once. So, that's a two pass.</li> <li>[00:00:50.709] words, go once. So, that's a two pass.</li> <li>[00:00:50.719] words, go once. So, that's a two pass. Then twice. That's a four pass because</li> <li>[00:00:53.110] Then twice. That's a four pass because</li> <li>[00:00:53.120] Then twice. That's a four pass because now it's printed four times over the</li> <li>[00:00:56.069] now it's printed four times over the</li> <li>[00:00:56.079] now it's printed four times over the same area. Now often also if you look at</li> <li>[00:00:59.430] same area. Now often also if you look at</li> <li>[00:00:59.440] same area. Now often also if you look at actual files and that in the printing</li> <li>[00:01:01.510] actual files and that in the printing</li> <li>[00:01:01.520] actual files and that in the printing you'll see here we have this eight pass.</li> <li>[00:01:03.910] you'll see here we have this eight pass.</li> <li>[00:01:03.920] you'll see here we have this eight pass. So you have an idea that this thing is</li> <li>[00:01:05.910] So you have an idea that this thing is</li> <li>[00:01:05.920] So you have an idea that this thing is going to be using eight pass to crush.</li> <li>[00:01:08.230] going to be using eight pass to crush.</li> <li>[00:01:08.240] going to be using eight pass to crush. Now why do we need multiple passes? So</li> <li>[00:01:12.149] Now why do we need multiple passes? So</li> <li>[00:01:12.159] Now why do we need multiple passes? So in the previous section we looked at</li> <li>[00:01:13.750] in the previous section we looked at</li> <li>[00:01:13.760] in the previous section we looked at actual print head resolution. So you</li> <li>[00:01:16.630] actual print head resolution. So you</li> <li>[00:01:16.640] actual print head resolution. So you have the print head. Then you have your</li> <li>[00:01:19.910] have the print head. Then you have your</li> <li>[00:01:19.920] have the print head. Then you have your limitation of let's say 300 dots.</li> <li>[00:01:23.910] limitation of let's say 300 dots.</li> <li>[00:01:23.920] limitation of let's say 300 dots. Then in order to how can I say uh go</li> <li>[00:01:27.270] Then in order to how can I say uh go</li> <li>[00:01:27.280] Then in order to how can I say uh go past the native resolution what we want</li> <li>[00:01:29.670] past the native resolution what we want</li> <li>[00:01:29.680] past the native resolution what we want to do is we want to print between those</li> <li>[00:01:31.910] to do is we want to print between those</li> <li>[00:01:31.920] to do is we want to print between those dots to up the resolution and that is</li> <li>[00:01:34.710] dots to up the resolution and that is</li> <li>[00:01:34.720] dots to up the resolution and that is where the passes come in. So with one</li> <li>[00:01:36.710] where the passes come in. So with one</li> <li>[00:01:36.720] where the passes come in. So with one pass or put the 300 then when it goes to</li> <li>[00:01:39.749] pass or put the 300 then when it goes to</li> <li>[00:01:39.759] pass or put the 300 then when it goes to another pass then it'll put between that</li> <li>[00:01:42.310] another pass then it'll put between that</li> <li>[00:01:42.320] another pass then it'll put between that and ups the resolution. So obviously the</li> <li>[00:01:44.310] and ups the resolution. So obviously the</li> <li>[00:01:44.320] and ups the resolution. So obviously the higher your passes is the higher the</li> <li>[00:01:46.230] higher your passes is the higher the</li> <li>[00:01:46.240] higher your passes is the higher the resolution becomes and that is how you</li> <li>[00:01:48.069] resolution becomes and that is how you</li> <li>[00:01:48.079] resolution becomes and that is how you go beyond the native resolution um to a</li> <li>[00:01:51.910] go beyond the native resolution um to a</li> <li>[00:01:51.920] go beyond the native resolution um to a higher DPI.</li> <li>[00:01:54.469] higher DPI.</li> <li>[00:01:54.479] higher DPI. Now if we're going to be going multiple</li> <li>[00:01:57.429] Now if we're going to be going multiple</li> <li>[00:01:57.439] Now if we're going to be going multiple passes then the quality is going to go</li> <li>[00:01:59.670] passes then the quality is going to go</li> <li>[00:01:59.680] passes then the quality is going to go higher but our speed of the print is</li> <li>[00:02:01.990] higher but our speed of the print is</li> <li>[00:02:02.000] higher but our speed of the print is going to go lower cuz now it's going the</li> <li>[00:02:03.590] going to go lower cuz now it's going the</li> <li>[00:02:03.600] going to go lower cuz now it's going the same area just about over multiple times</li> <li>[00:02:06.550] same area just about over multiple times</li> <li>[00:02:06.560] same area just about over multiple times maybe eight times instead of twice.</li> <li>[00:02:09.749] maybe eight times instead of twice.</li> <li>[00:02:09.759] maybe eight times instead of twice. where the other side again is if we need</li> <li>[00:02:12.229] where the other side again is if we need</li> <li>[00:02:12.239] where the other side again is if we need to get a lot of things out quickly then</li> <li>[00:02:14.309] to get a lot of things out quickly then</li> <li>[00:02:14.319] to get a lot of things out quickly then we want to lower the passes so the print</li> <li>[00:02:16.630] we want to lower the passes so the print</li> <li>[00:02:16.640] we want to lower the passes so the print quality might be a little bit less but</li> <li>[00:02:19.430] quality might be a little bit less but</li> <li>[00:02:19.440] quality might be a little bit less but you will get way uh quicker results</li> <li>[00:02:23.190] you will get way uh quicker results</li> <li>[00:02:23.200] you will get way uh quicker results especially for mass production</li> <li>[00:02:25.670] especially for mass production</li> <li>[00:02:25.680] especially for mass production then also another note on actual speed</li> <li>[00:02:29.270] then also another note on actual speed</li> <li>[00:02:29.280] then also another note on actual speed that is why if you have let's say a</li> <li>[00:02:31.350] that is why if you have let's say a</li> <li>[00:02:31.360] that is why if you have let's say a print head with 180 holes</li> <li>[00:02:35.910] print head with 180 holes</li> <li>[00:02:35.920] print head with 180 holes versus a print head that's got 300 holes</li> <li>[00:02:38.150] versus a print head that's got 300 holes</li> <li>[00:02:38.160] versus a print head that's got 300 holes while the printer with 300 will be</li> <li>[00:02:40.390] while the printer with 300 will be</li> <li>[00:02:40.400] while the printer with 300 will be faster because obviously it can put more</li> <li>[00:02:42.309] faster because obviously it can put more</li> <li>[00:02:42.319] faster because obviously it can put more ink in the same time per square in which</li> <li>[00:02:45.990] ink in the same time per square in which</li> <li>[00:02:46.000] ink in the same time per square in which means you can go less passes and get a</li> <li>[00:02:48.309] means you can go less passes and get a</li> <li>[00:02:48.319] means you can go less passes and get a higher quality print.</li> <li>Okay. Now if we had to look at these</li> <li>[00:02:54.949] Okay. Now if we had to look at these</li> <li>[00:02:54.959] Okay. Now if we had to look at these prints and take a real world scenario</li> <li>[00:02:57.910] prints and take a real world scenario</li> <li>[00:02:57.920] prints and take a real world scenario I'm going to go let's see if we are</li> <li>[00:03:00.070] I'm going to go let's see if we are</li> <li>[00:03:00.080] I'm going to go let's see if we are fortunate enough if we zoom here. It's a</li> <li>[00:03:02.710] fortunate enough if we zoom here. It's a</li> <li>[00:03:02.720] fortunate enough if we zoom here. It's a bit hard to see but you can see those</li> <li>[00:03:04.309] bit hard to see but you can see those</li> <li>[00:03:04.319] bit hard to see but you can see those tiny little dots.</li> <li>[00:03:07.270] tiny little dots.</li> <li>[00:03:07.280] tiny little dots. And that is where it comes down to your</li> <li>[00:03:08.869] And that is where it comes down to your</li> <li>[00:03:08.879] And that is where it comes down to your resolution and your passes. So it'll</li> <li>[00:03:11.750] resolution and your passes. So it'll</li> <li>[00:03:11.760] resolution and your passes. So it'll pretty much put little dots down and put</li> <li>[00:03:14.710] pretty much put little dots down and put</li> <li>[00:03:14.720] pretty much put little dots down and put it between the other dots. And that is</li> <li>[00:03:16.309] it between the other dots. And that is</li> <li>[00:03:16.319] it between the other dots. And that is how at the end we get a nice high</li> <li>[00:03:18.309] how at the end we get a nice high</li> <li>[00:03:18.319] how at the end we get a nice high quality resolution versus something</li> <li>[00:03:20.630] quality resolution versus something</li> <li>[00:03:20.640] quality resolution versus something that's maybe a little bit lower quality.</li> <li>[00:03:24.309] that's maybe a little bit lower quality.</li> <li>[00:03:24.319] that's maybe a little bit lower quality. As you can see there, based off the</li> <li>[00:03:27.270] As you can see there, based off the</li> <li>[00:03:27.280] As you can see there, based off the passes</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t009.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t011.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t014.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t016.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t017.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t018.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t019.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t020.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t021.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1KGJXrLTGT0GhR4z9tUS-MQ4JWv256jMv/keyframes/t022.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>22. RPS - Software Integration</h3> <ul> <li>title: RPS - Software Integration</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Software Integration</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT4-01.jpg" /></p> <p>Software integration ensures that the digital image file is correctly translated into physical movements and ink droplets.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Native Support for Resolution</strong>: PrintEXP (the printer control software) acts as the bridge between the RIP software and the hardware.<ul> <li>The software contains a specific list of supported resolution modes that the printer is physically capable of executing.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT4-02.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>If a file is sent with a resolution not supported in the PrintEXP list, the system will return a "fail to obtain printing mode parameter" error.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT4-03.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Control & Rip Software Resolution Match</strong>:<ul> <li><strong>Synchronization</strong>: For a print job to succeed, the resolution selected in PrintEXP must match the resolution defined in the ICC profile.</li> <li><strong>Drivers:</strong> When creating a custom ICC Profile, the printer driver needs to reflect the available resolutions.<ul> <li>See next lesson for creating custom printer drivers with InkRIP.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Color Instructions</strong>: The ICC profile provides the color management instructions; if the resolutions do not match, the software will not know how to accurately apply ink for that specific dot density and will block the print.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Creating ICC Profiles for Each Resolution</strong>:<ul> <li><strong>Unique Profiles Required</strong>: You must create a unique ICC profile for every resolution used (e.g., 360x600, 720x900).</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT4-04.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Ink Density Management</strong>: Because ink behaves differently when dots are placed closer together or further apart, a profile is necessary - even if it is a "blank" or basic one - so the software understands the ink limits for that specific DPI.</li> </ul> <h3>23. RPS - Custom Driver</h3> <ul> <li>title: RPS - Custom Driver</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Custom Printer Driver</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-01.jpg" /></p> <p>How to configure a custom printer driver by synchronizing <strong>PrintEXP</strong> (the printer controller) and <strong>InkRIP</strong> (the RIP software). This process allows you to customize printing resolutions and ensures the software can properly communicate with your specific hardware.</p> <h6>Part 1: Configuring the Driver in InkRIP</h6> <p>InkRIP translates your image into dots. It cannot function unless it has an ICC profile that exactly matches the resolution you defined in PrintEXP.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Duplicate an Existing Driver</strong>: Rather than building from scratch, copy a driver with similar hardware logic.<ul> <li>Open the Printer settings by using InkRIPs main menu.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-01-a.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>Right-click an existing driver and select <strong>Duplicate</strong> or <strong>Copy</strong>.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-02.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>If the copy function is unavailable, <strong>Export</strong> the settings and then <strong>Import</strong> them back into a new profile.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-03.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>Rename the new driver (e.g., "I-Series") to make it easily identifiable.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-04.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Set as Default</strong>: To ensure technical changes are applied correctly, select your new driver and click <strong>Set as Default</strong>.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-05.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Define Custom Resolutions</strong>:<ul> <li>Open the <strong>Color Manager</strong> section.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-06.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>Delete any pre-existing resolution modes that are not applicable to your setup.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-07.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>Click <strong>Add</strong> to create a new resolution mode, such as <strong>360 x 600</strong>.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-08.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Note</strong>: The Y-axis resolution (e.g., 600) is physically limited by the printhead's native nozzles (300 for i1600), but you can double or triple it by shifting the head slightly between passes.</li> <li><strong>ICC Profile Resolutions:</strong> Only resolutions you’ve added via the Driver Setting will be available when creating a new ICC Profile.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-09.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li><strong>Compatibility:</strong> Ideally add all the compatible resolutions that your printhead support<ol start="2"> <li>View compatible resolutions in the control softwares advance settings</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-10.jpg" /></p> <h6>Part 2: Synchronizing with InkRIP ICC Profiles</h6> <p>PrintEXP acts as the bridge that tells the printer how to move the heads to achieve a specific resolution.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Resolution Matching</strong>: For a print job to succeed, the resolution selected in PrintEXP must be an exact match for the resolution defined within your ICC profile.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT5-11.jpg" /></p> <ul> <li>If you select 360x600 in the software but the profile is set for a different resolution, the printer will return an error, such as "fail to obtain printing mode parameter".</li> <li><strong>Create Unique Profiles</strong>: You must create a unique ICC profile for every resolution used.<ul> <li>This is necessary because the software needs specific instructions on how to apply ink at that exact dot density.</li> <li>Even a "blank" profile is required to bridge the communication between InkRIP and PrintEXP for a new resolution.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>24. Video - RPS - Software</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - RPS - Software</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 8m 2s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":8,"seconds":2})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q</code></li> <li>filename: Printhead - Software.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/Printhead - Software.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q</code> · content_length 78081843 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 481.582993</li> <li>keyframe_count: 24</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Hi guys. In today's video, we're going</li> <li>[00:00:02.629] Hi guys. In today's video, we're going</li> <li>[00:00:02.639] Hi guys. In today's video, we're going to be looking at some software</li> <li>[00:00:04.470] to be looking at some software</li> <li>[00:00:04.480] to be looking at some software integration for the print head</li> <li>[00:00:06.230] integration for the print head</li> <li>[00:00:06.240] integration for the print head resolution. So, when it comes to the</li> <li>[00:00:08.710] resolution. So, when it comes to the</li> <li>[00:00:08.720] resolution. So, when it comes to the software integration, this will allow</li> <li>[00:00:11.509] software integration, this will allow</li> <li>[00:00:11.519] software integration, this will allow the digital image to be, how can I say,</li> <li>[00:00:14.629] the digital image to be, how can I say,</li> <li>[00:00:14.639] the digital image to be, how can I say, physically translated into the correct</li> <li>[00:00:17.189] physically translated into the correct</li> <li>[00:00:17.199] physically translated into the correct movements and ink droplets.</li> <li>[00:00:20.150] movements and ink droplets.</li> <li>[00:00:20.160] movements and ink droplets. Now, right off the bat, something that's</li> <li>[00:00:22.150] Now, right off the bat, something that's</li> <li>[00:00:22.160] Now, right off the bat, something that's going to be quite important for us to</li> <li>[00:00:23.509] going to be quite important for us to</li> <li>[00:00:23.519] going to be quite important for us to look at is the native resolution</li> <li>[00:00:26.070] look at is the native resolution</li> <li>[00:00:26.080] look at is the native resolution support.</li> <li>[00:00:27.670] support.</li> <li>[00:00:27.680] support. What this comes down to is if your print</li> <li>[00:00:30.870] What this comes down to is if your print</li> <li>[00:00:30.880] What this comes down to is if your print head can only print a certain</li> <li>[00:00:33.110] head can only print a certain</li> <li>[00:00:33.120] head can only print a certain resolution, then you want to make sure</li> <li>[00:00:35.430] resolution, then you want to make sure</li> <li>[00:00:35.440] resolution, then you want to make sure your software reflects that. Otherwise,</li> <li>[00:00:38.790] your software reflects that. Otherwise,</li> <li>[00:00:38.800] your software reflects that. Otherwise, um it's going to give you some form of</li> <li>[00:00:40.310] um it's going to give you some form of</li> <li>[00:00:40.320] um it's going to give you some form of error and it won't allow you to actually</li> <li>[00:00:42.229] error and it won't allow you to actually</li> <li>[00:00:42.239] error and it won't allow you to actually print. So now, in order to ensure that</li> <li>[00:00:45.430] print. So now, in order to ensure that</li> <li>[00:00:45.440] print. So now, in order to ensure that our resolution is correct, what we want</li> <li>[00:00:47.110] our resolution is correct, what we want</li> <li>[00:00:47.120] our resolution is correct, what we want to do is we want to make sure our</li> <li>[00:00:49.029] to do is we want to make sure our</li> <li>[00:00:49.039] to do is we want to make sure our control software corresponds with our</li> <li>[00:00:51.910] control software corresponds with our</li> <li>[00:00:51.920] control software corresponds with our RIP software. So in our case, we'll be</li> <li>[00:00:53.990] RIP software. So in our case, we'll be</li> <li>[00:00:54.000] RIP software. So in our case, we'll be using print exp for our control and</li> <li>[00:00:57.110] using print exp for our control and</li> <li>[00:00:57.120] using print exp for our control and incrip for our rip software. So if I had</li> <li>[00:01:00.389] incrip for our rip software. So if I had</li> <li>[00:01:00.399] incrip for our rip software. So if I had to open our control exp here, what we</li> <li>[00:01:03.750] to open our control exp here, what we</li> <li>[00:01:03.760] to open our control exp here, what we want to do is we want to go to the top</li> <li>[00:01:06.070] want to do is we want to go to the top</li> <li>[00:01:06.080] want to do is we want to go to the top menu called advance and there we want to</li> <li>[00:01:08.710] menu called advance and there we want to</li> <li>[00:01:08.720] menu called advance and there we want to go to the rip print tab. Now over here</li> <li>[00:01:12.870] go to the rip print tab. Now over here</li> <li>[00:01:12.880] go to the rip print tab. Now over here we can see a list of resolutions that's</li> <li>[00:01:15.670] we can see a list of resolutions that's</li> <li>[00:01:15.680] we can see a list of resolutions that's going to be supported by our printer. So</li> <li>[00:01:17.990] going to be supported by our printer. So</li> <li>[00:01:18.000] going to be supported by our printer. So we want to make sure our RIP and our</li> <li>[00:01:19.990] we want to make sure our RIP and our</li> <li>[00:01:20.000] we want to make sure our RIP and our drivers corresponds according to these.</li> <li>[00:01:23.350] drivers corresponds according to these.</li> <li>[00:01:23.360] drivers corresponds according to these. So if these two do not correspond then</li> <li>[00:01:25.670] So if these two do not correspond then</li> <li>[00:01:25.680] So if these two do not correspond then we're going to get the following error</li> <li>[00:01:27.429] we're going to get the following error</li> <li>[00:01:27.439] we're going to get the following error that says fail to obtain printing mode</li> <li>[00:01:29.830] that says fail to obtain printing mode</li> <li>[00:01:29.840] that says fail to obtain printing mode parameter. Now what is also important</li> <li>[00:01:32.870] parameter. Now what is also important</li> <li>[00:01:32.880] parameter. Now what is also important when matching these resolutions is that</li> <li>[00:01:36.069] when matching these resolutions is that</li> <li>[00:01:36.079] when matching these resolutions is that our driver like I mentioned has to also</li> <li>[00:01:38.870] our driver like I mentioned has to also</li> <li>[00:01:38.880] our driver like I mentioned has to also reflect our IC profile. Now, a little</li> <li>[00:01:42.710] reflect our IC profile. Now, a little</li> <li>[00:01:42.720] reflect our IC profile. Now, a little bit later, we're going to be focusing on</li> <li>[00:01:44.710] bit later, we're going to be focusing on</li> <li>[00:01:44.720] bit later, we're going to be focusing on drivers as well, but for now, we're just</li> <li>[00:01:46.630] drivers as well, but for now, we're just</li> <li>[00:01:46.640] drivers as well, but for now, we're just going to look at some uh how can I say</li> <li>[00:01:49.830] going to look at some uh how can I say</li> <li>[00:01:49.840] going to look at some uh how can I say corresponding resolutions between our</li> <li>[00:01:52.789] corresponding resolutions between our</li> <li>[00:01:52.799] corresponding resolutions between our control software and our actual ICC</li> <li>[00:01:54.710] control software and our actual ICC</li> <li>[00:01:54.720] control software and our actual ICC profiles. So, now you should have a</li> <li>[00:01:57.190] profiles. So, now you should have a</li> <li>[00:01:57.200] profiles. So, now you should have a better idea of what these resolutions do</li> <li>[00:01:59.510] better idea of what these resolutions do</li> <li>[00:01:59.520] better idea of what these resolutions do based off our uh print head resolution</li> <li>[00:02:02.550] based off our uh print head resolution</li> <li>[00:02:02.560] based off our uh print head resolution and passes lesson. when you're creating</li> <li>[00:02:05.670] and passes lesson. when you're creating</li> <li>[00:02:05.680] and passes lesson. when you're creating these ICC profiles, you want to</li> <li>[00:02:08.630] these ICC profiles, you want to</li> <li>[00:02:08.640] these ICC profiles, you want to obviously make sure it reflects what is</li> <li>[00:02:11.029] obviously make sure it reflects what is</li> <li>[00:02:11.039] obviously make sure it reflects what is found in our control software. So then</li> <li>[00:02:13.510] found in our control software. So then</li> <li>[00:02:13.520] found in our control software. So then you can simply open that, go look down</li> <li>[00:02:15.350] you can simply open that, go look down</li> <li>[00:02:15.360] you can simply open that, go look down the list and make sure you use one</li> <li>[00:02:17.270] the list and make sure you use one</li> <li>[00:02:17.280] the list and make sure you use one that's relevant. Now obviously depending</li> <li>[00:02:19.589] that's relevant. Now obviously depending</li> <li>[00:02:19.599] that's relevant. Now obviously depending on what you're going for, speed versus</li> <li>[00:02:21.430] on what you're going for, speed versus</li> <li>[00:02:21.440] on what you're going for, speed versus quality, then you'll adjust these</li> <li>[00:02:23.430] quality, then you'll adjust these</li> <li>[00:02:23.440] quality, then you'll adjust these accordingly. You might also find that</li> <li>[00:02:26.070] accordingly. You might also find that</li> <li>[00:02:26.080] accordingly. You might also find that let's say the supported resolutions on</li> <li>[00:02:29.270] let's say the supported resolutions on</li> <li>[00:02:29.280] let's say the supported resolutions on the actual machine does not show up in</li> <li>[00:02:31.430] the actual machine does not show up in</li> <li>[00:02:31.440] the actual machine does not show up in your ICC color profile creation.</li> <li>[00:02:35.110] your ICC color profile creation.</li> <li>[00:02:35.120] your ICC color profile creation. Then what's going to happen is we're</li> <li>[00:02:36.710] Then what's going to happen is we're</li> <li>[00:02:36.720] Then what's going to happen is we're going to have to set up some drivers for</li> <li>[00:02:38.949] going to have to set up some drivers for</li> <li>[00:02:38.959] going to have to set up some drivers for that. So what's happening there is the</li> <li>[00:02:41.990] that. So what's happening there is the</li> <li>[00:02:42.000] that. So what's happening there is the actual drivers don't have it supported</li> <li>[00:02:44.309] actual drivers don't have it supported</li> <li>[00:02:44.319] actual drivers don't have it supported or have the set resolutions in it. And</li> <li>[00:02:46.869] or have the set resolutions in it. And</li> <li>[00:02:46.879] or have the set resolutions in it. And that is why we actually cannot add it in</li> <li>[00:02:49.030] that is why we actually cannot add it in</li> <li>[00:02:49.040] that is why we actually cannot add it in our encrypt software. So then next up</li> <li>[00:02:51.830] our encrypt software. So then next up</li> <li>[00:02:51.840] our encrypt software. So then next up we're going to be looking at how do we</li> <li>[00:02:53.110] we're going to be looking at how do we</li> <li>[00:02:53.120] we're going to be looking at how do we actually add those custom drivers to our</li> <li>[00:02:55.589] actually add those custom drivers to our</li> <li>[00:02:55.599] actually add those custom drivers to our software.</li> <li>[00:02:57.110] software.</li> <li>[00:02:57.120] software. Now the beauty of Ink RIP is it allows</li> <li>[00:02:59.750] Now the beauty of Ink RIP is it allows</li> <li>[00:02:59.760] Now the beauty of Ink RIP is it allows us to directly edit drivers straight in</li> <li>[00:03:03.110] us to directly edit drivers straight in</li> <li>[00:03:03.120] us to directly edit drivers straight in the program and it's one of its key</li> <li>[00:03:05.990] the program and it's one of its key</li> <li>[00:03:06.000] the program and it's one of its key features that makes it very very</li> <li>[00:03:07.750] features that makes it very very</li> <li>[00:03:07.760] features that makes it very very powerful. So in order to do that what we</li> <li>[00:03:10.470] powerful. So in order to do that what we</li> <li>[00:03:10.480] powerful. So in order to do that what we want to do is we want to simply click on</li> <li>[00:03:12.309] want to do is we want to simply click on</li> <li>[00:03:12.319] want to do is we want to simply click on this top main menu then select the</li> <li>[00:03:15.910] this top main menu then select the</li> <li>[00:03:15.920] this top main menu then select the driver settings from the options below.</li> <li>[00:03:20.229] driver settings from the options below.</li> <li>[00:03:20.239] driver settings from the options below. Then once this opens, you can see we've</li> <li>[00:03:22.630] Then once this opens, you can see we've</li> <li>[00:03:22.640] Then once this opens, you can see we've got some installed drivers here on the</li> <li>[00:03:24.630] got some installed drivers here on the</li> <li>[00:03:24.640] got some installed drivers here on the left. We then go through based on</li> <li>[00:03:26.869] left. We then go through based on</li> <li>[00:03:26.879] left. We then go through based on different categories</li> <li>[00:03:28.869] different categories</li> <li>[00:03:28.879] different categories and then we can see we have our actual</li> <li>[00:03:30.869] and then we can see we have our actual</li> <li>[00:03:30.879] and then we can see we have our actual printer available there.</li> <li>[00:03:33.589] printer available there.</li> <li>[00:03:33.599] printer available there. Now if you're running how can I say more</li> <li>[00:03:36.630] Now if you're running how can I say more</li> <li>[00:03:36.640] Now if you're running how can I say more modern ink then you can simply select</li> <li>[00:03:39.030] modern ink then you can simply select</li> <li>[00:03:39.040] modern ink then you can simply select the driver and say copy driver.</li> <li>[00:03:41.350] the driver and say copy driver.</li> <li>[00:03:41.360] the driver and say copy driver. Otherwise on the older versions you will</li> <li>[00:03:43.110] Otherwise on the older versions you will</li> <li>[00:03:43.120] Otherwise on the older versions you will have to export it and reimpport it in</li> <li>[00:03:45.990] have to export it and reimpport it in</li> <li>[00:03:46.000] have to export it and reimpport it in order for that to work. Okay. Okay. So</li> <li>[00:03:47.990] order for that to work. Okay. Okay. So</li> <li>[00:03:48.000] order for that to work. Okay. Okay. So now let's say we have made a copy of</li> <li>[00:03:50.390] now let's say we have made a copy of</li> <li>[00:03:50.400] now let's say we have made a copy of this. Then what I'm going to do is</li> <li>[00:03:51.830] this. Then what I'm going to do is</li> <li>[00:03:51.840] this. Then what I'm going to do is simply go to its properties.</li> <li>[00:03:55.589] simply go to its properties.</li> <li>[00:03:55.599] simply go to its properties. Then first thing I'm going to do is I'm</li> <li>[00:03:57.509] Then first thing I'm going to do is I'm</li> <li>[00:03:57.519] Then first thing I'm going to do is I'm going to rename this so I know I'm</li> <li>[00:03:58.949] going to rename this so I know I'm</li> <li>[00:03:58.959] going to rename this so I know I'm working with a new driver. And then</li> <li>[00:04:01.350] working with a new driver. And then</li> <li>[00:04:01.360] working with a new driver. And then under the right there you can see the</li> <li>[00:04:03.509] under the right there you can see the</li> <li>[00:04:03.519] under the right there you can see the current DPI levels that is available or</li> <li>[00:04:06.869] current DPI levels that is available or</li> <li>[00:04:06.879] current DPI levels that is available or the resolutions. So yeah, we're not</li> <li>[00:04:09.350] the resolutions. So yeah, we're not</li> <li>[00:04:09.360] the resolutions. So yeah, we're not going to be able to adjust that but</li> <li>[00:04:10.869] going to be able to adjust that but</li> <li>[00:04:10.879] going to be able to adjust that but we'll just leave it as is. Stay. Okay.</li> <li>[00:04:13.910] we'll just leave it as is. Stay. Okay.</li> <li>[00:04:13.920] we'll just leave it as is. Stay. Okay. Then what's going to be very important</li> <li>[00:04:15.589] Then what's going to be very important</li> <li>[00:04:15.599] Then what's going to be very important though is we select this new driver and</li> <li>[00:04:18.310] though is we select this new driver and</li> <li>[00:04:18.320] though is we select this new driver and we set it as default because if we want</li> <li>[00:04:21.670] we set it as default because if we want</li> <li>[00:04:21.680] we set it as default because if we want to actually add new resolutions,</li> <li>[00:04:24.710] to actually add new resolutions,</li> <li>[00:04:24.720] to actually add new resolutions, we need um this current new one to be</li> <li>[00:04:28.310] we need um this current new one to be</li> <li>[00:04:28.320] we need um this current new one to be working as the default. Okay, so next up</li> <li>[00:04:31.189] working as the default. Okay, so next up</li> <li>[00:04:31.199] working as the default. Okay, so next up we want to do is we want to define some</li> <li>[00:04:33.350] we want to do is we want to define some</li> <li>[00:04:33.360] we want to do is we want to define some custom resolutions that corresponds with</li> <li>[00:04:36.230] custom resolutions that corresponds with</li> <li>[00:04:36.240] custom resolutions that corresponds with our actual control software. So, in</li> <li>[00:04:39.350] our actual control software. So, in</li> <li>[00:04:39.360] our actual control software. So, in order to do that, we're going to simply</li> <li>[00:04:41.189] order to do that, we're going to simply</li> <li>[00:04:41.199] order to do that, we're going to simply click on our encrypts main menu again on</li> <li>[00:04:43.990] click on our encrypts main menu again on</li> <li>[00:04:44.000] click on our encrypts main menu again on top here on the icon. And then we're</li> <li>[00:04:45.749] top here on the icon. And then we're</li> <li>[00:04:45.759] top here on the icon. And then we're going to go down to the color manager.</li> <li>[00:04:49.030] going to go down to the color manager.</li> <li>[00:04:49.040] going to go down to the color manager. Now, after the color manager has</li> <li>[00:04:51.430] Now, after the color manager has</li> <li>[00:04:51.440] Now, after the color manager has started, what we want to do is go on top</li> <li>[00:04:53.590] started, what we want to do is go on top</li> <li>[00:04:53.600] started, what we want to do is go on top here to settings. Then, we go driver</li> <li>[00:04:56.710] here to settings. Then, we go driver</li> <li>[00:04:56.720] here to settings. Then, we go driver settings. This will pop us up a place</li> <li>[00:04:59.749] settings. This will pop us up a place</li> <li>[00:04:59.759] settings. This will pop us up a place where we can adjust the default driver</li> <li>[00:05:02.870] where we can adjust the default driver</li> <li>[00:05:02.880] where we can adjust the default driver that we've set. So if we didn't set the</li> <li>[00:05:05.270] that we've set. So if we didn't set the</li> <li>[00:05:05.280] that we've set. So if we didn't set the other prints to the default, it would be</li> <li>[00:05:07.990] other prints to the default, it would be</li> <li>[00:05:08.000] other prints to the default, it would be using settings from whichever one was</li> <li>[00:05:10.390] using settings from whichever one was</li> <li>[00:05:10.400] using settings from whichever one was default. Now with this new copy that we</li> <li>[00:05:14.070] default. Now with this new copy that we</li> <li>[00:05:14.080] default. Now with this new copy that we made, we can simply go on the drop-own</li> <li>[00:05:17.189] made, we can simply go on the drop-own</li> <li>[00:05:17.199] made, we can simply go on the drop-own menu for the resolution. We can see</li> <li>[00:05:18.710] menu for the resolution. We can see</li> <li>[00:05:18.720] menu for the resolution. We can see what's available and then you can select</li> <li>[00:05:21.270] what's available and then you can select</li> <li>[00:05:21.280] what's available and then you can select one. If you want to delete it, you can</li> <li>[00:05:23.270] one. If you want to delete it, you can</li> <li>[00:05:23.280] one. If you want to delete it, you can just do that. So let's say your driver</li> <li>[00:05:26.310] just do that. So let's say your driver</li> <li>[00:05:26.320] just do that. So let's say your driver support a different print head, then you</li> <li>[00:05:28.390] support a different print head, then you</li> <li>[00:05:28.400] support a different print head, then you can remove all of them and add new ones.</li> <li>[00:05:31.270] can remove all of them and add new ones.</li> <li>[00:05:31.280] can remove all of them and add new ones. In our case, I'm just going to add some</li> <li>[00:05:32.870] In our case, I'm just going to add some</li> <li>[00:05:32.880] In our case, I'm just going to add some more. So we can simply go click the add.</li> <li>[00:05:36.390] more. So we can simply go click the add.</li> <li>[00:05:36.400] more. So we can simply go click the add. Then we want to give a new dimension</li> <li>[00:05:38.790] Then we want to give a new dimension</li> <li>[00:05:38.800] Then we want to give a new dimension based off what we understand of the X</li> <li>[00:05:40.710] based off what we understand of the X</li> <li>[00:05:40.720] based off what we understand of the X and Y. So the speed and the actual uh</li> <li>[00:05:44.150] and Y. So the speed and the actual uh</li> <li>[00:05:44.160] and Y. So the speed and the actual uh dots. I'm going to leave the name blank</li> <li>[00:05:46.790] dots. I'm going to leave the name blank</li> <li>[00:05:46.800] dots. I'm going to leave the name blank and just say okay.</li> <li>[00:05:49.430] and just say okay.</li> <li>[00:05:49.440] and just say okay. Now in order to add the correct</li> <li>[00:05:51.029] Now in order to add the correct</li> <li>[00:05:51.039] Now in order to add the correct resolutions remember we can simply find</li> <li>[00:05:53.830] resolutions remember we can simply find</li> <li>[00:05:53.840] resolutions remember we can simply find the available ones in our control</li> <li>[00:05:55.749] the available ones in our control</li> <li>[00:05:55.759] the available ones in our control software. In our case the print exp.</li> <li>[00:05:59.749] software. In our case the print exp.</li> <li>[00:05:59.759] software. In our case the print exp. So what we can do is we simply open</li> <li>[00:06:01.990] So what we can do is we simply open</li> <li>[00:06:02.000] So what we can do is we simply open that. We go look at the available ones</li> <li>[00:06:05.830] that. We go look at the available ones</li> <li>[00:06:05.840] that. We go look at the available ones and then we can add the new ones that we</li> <li>[00:06:08.550] and then we can add the new ones that we</li> <li>[00:06:08.560] and then we can add the new ones that we want based of those values. Now in some</li> <li>[00:06:12.230] want based of those values. Now in some</li> <li>[00:06:12.240] want based of those values. Now in some cases, yes, it is recommended that you</li> <li>[00:06:13.990] cases, yes, it is recommended that you</li> <li>[00:06:14.000] cases, yes, it is recommended that you add all the compatible ones. Just makes</li> <li>[00:06:15.749] add all the compatible ones. Just makes</li> <li>[00:06:15.759] add all the compatible ones. Just makes your life a bit more simple. But if you</li> <li>[00:06:18.309] your life a bit more simple. But if you</li> <li>[00:06:18.319] your life a bit more simple. But if you know you're only going to be working</li> <li>[00:06:19.510] know you're only going to be working</li> <li>[00:06:19.520] know you're only going to be working with key resolutions, then I would say</li> <li>[00:06:22.390] with key resolutions, then I would say</li> <li>[00:06:22.400] with key resolutions, then I would say you can easily just add those and then</li> <li>[00:06:25.029] you can easily just add those and then</li> <li>[00:06:25.039] you can easily just add those and then um yeah, go from there. But then</li> <li>[00:06:27.029] um yeah, go from there. But then</li> <li>[00:06:27.039] um yeah, go from there. But then obviously keep in mind if you get the</li> <li>[00:06:28.710] obviously keep in mind if you get the</li> <li>[00:06:28.720] obviously keep in mind if you get the same error as you got before then it is</li> <li>[00:06:31.430] same error as you got before then it is</li> <li>[00:06:31.440] same error as you got before then it is related to the actual resolutions not</li> <li>[00:06:33.990] related to the actual resolutions not</li> <li>[00:06:34.000] related to the actual resolutions not being available. Now also just important</li> <li>[00:06:36.950] being available. Now also just important</li> <li>[00:06:36.960] being available. Now also just important note I know we've covered it before but</li> <li>[00:06:38.629] note I know we've covered it before but</li> <li>[00:06:38.639] note I know we've covered it before but it is very important that your</li> <li>[00:06:39.990] it is very important that your</li> <li>[00:06:40.000] it is very important that your resolutions have to be an exact match.</li> <li>[00:06:43.749] resolutions have to be an exact match.</li> <li>[00:06:43.759] resolutions have to be an exact match. So you cannot have a value slightly off.</li> <li>[00:06:45.830] So you cannot have a value slightly off.</li> <li>[00:06:45.840] So you cannot have a value slightly off. So if you're working let's say with 360x</li> <li>[00:06:48.790] So if you're working let's say with 360x</li> <li>[00:06:48.800] So if you're working let's say with 360x 600 then when you're adding your driver</li> <li>[00:06:51.430] 600 then when you're adding your driver</li> <li>[00:06:51.440] 600 then when you're adding your driver you have to make sure you add a 360x</li> <li>[00:06:53.670] you have to make sure you add a 360x</li> <li>[00:06:53.680] you have to make sure you add a 360x 600. can't be 370 by 600 otherwise once</li> <li>[00:06:57.830] 600. can't be 370 by 600 otherwise once</li> <li>[00:06:57.840] 600. can't be 370 by 600 otherwise once again it will not read the correct</li> <li>[00:07:00.629] again it will not read the correct</li> <li>[00:07:00.639] again it will not read the correct resolutions.</li> <li>[00:07:02.550] resolutions.</li> <li>[00:07:02.560] resolutions. So if we had to confirm this and uh save</li> <li>[00:07:05.830] So if we had to confirm this and uh save</li> <li>[00:07:05.840] So if we had to confirm this and uh save the drivers then if we head back into</li> <li>[00:07:08.469] the drivers then if we head back into</li> <li>[00:07:08.479] the drivers then if we head back into our actual color management software and</li> <li>[00:07:11.189] our actual color management software and</li> <li>[00:07:11.199] our actual color management software and create a new ICC profile you will see</li> <li>[00:07:14.550] create a new ICC profile you will see</li> <li>[00:07:14.560] create a new ICC profile you will see from the drop-own list we now have the</li> <li>[00:07:16.790] from the drop-own list we now have the</li> <li>[00:07:16.800] from the drop-own list we now have the new resolutions available.</li> <li>[00:07:20.230] new resolutions available.</li> <li>[00:07:20.240] new resolutions available. Yeah otherwise that is it on the actual</li> <li>[00:07:22.469] Yeah otherwise that is it on the actual</li> <li>[00:07:22.479] Yeah otherwise that is it on the actual custom drivers. So just based off this</li> <li>[00:07:24.629] custom drivers. So just based off this</li> <li>[00:07:24.639] custom drivers. So just based off this whole topic again important note is that</li> <li>[00:07:27.350] whole topic again important note is that</li> <li>[00:07:27.360] whole topic again important note is that your drivers has to or should I say your</li> <li>[00:07:29.749] your drivers has to or should I say your</li> <li>[00:07:29.759] your drivers has to or should I say your RIP drivers has to reflect what is in</li> <li>[00:07:31.990] RIP drivers has to reflect what is in</li> <li>[00:07:32.000] RIP drivers has to reflect what is in your control drivers</li> <li>[00:07:34.309] your control drivers</li> <li>[00:07:34.319] your control drivers and your control drivers are based on</li> <li>[00:07:36.150] and your control drivers are based on</li> <li>[00:07:36.160] and your control drivers are based on your actual print head or what your</li> <li>[00:07:37.830] your actual print head or what your</li> <li>[00:07:37.840] your actual print head or what your printer is capable of. Also if your</li> <li>[00:07:41.670] printer is capable of. Also if your</li> <li>[00:07:41.680] printer is capable of. Also if your color management or if creating ICC</li> <li>[00:07:44.070] color management or if creating ICC</li> <li>[00:07:44.080] color management or if creating ICC profile and you don't have the correct</li> <li>[00:07:46.070] profile and you don't have the correct</li> <li>[00:07:46.080] profile and you don't have the correct resolution settings or DPI settings then</li> <li>[00:07:49.110] resolution settings or DPI settings then</li> <li>[00:07:49.120] resolution settings or DPI settings then that means you have to add them to your</li> <li>[00:07:51.350] that means you have to add them to your</li> <li>[00:07:51.360] that means you have to add them to your driver. Otherwise, thanks guys for</li> <li>[00:07:53.589] driver. Otherwise, thanks guys for</li> <li>[00:07:53.599] driver. Otherwise, thanks guys for watching and I'll see you in the next</li> <li>[00:07:54.790] watching and I'll see you in the next</li> <li>[00:07:54.800] watching and I'll see you in the next lesson.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t017.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t019.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t021.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t023.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t025.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t027.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t029.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t031.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t033.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t035.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t038.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t040.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t042.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t044.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t046.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1Bx_BzweE1RwqixoDSo9U5ZcJf9NQt-1Q/keyframes/t048.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>25. RPS - Services</h3> <ul> <li>title: RPS - Services</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Services</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PRT6-01.jpg" /></p> <p>To ensure your printing operations run at peak performance, a comprehensive suite of professional services is available. Whether you are looking for advanced color management or hardware acquisition, these services are designed to bridge the gap between technical software requirements and high-quality physical output.</p> <h6>ICC Profile Creation Services</h6> <ul> <li><strong>Request Custom ICC Profiles</strong></li> </ul> <h6>Equipment Procurement</h6> <ul> <li><strong>Spectrophotometer and Equipment Rental</strong>: Access high-precision tools like spectrophotometers for color calibration.</li> </ul> <h6>Technical Support and Driver Setup</h6> <ul> <li><strong>Driver and Software Configuration</strong>: Professional setup of PrintEXP and custom driver creation to ensure your hardware's native resolution is fully utilized.</li> </ul> <h6>Contact</h6> <p>Use the following contact details to book your service.</p> <p><strong>WhatsApp:</strong> 060 600 6000</p> <p><strong>Phone:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Johannesburg: 087 802 5368 or 011 397 1429</li> <li>Cape Town: 087 802 7106 or 021 555 3250</li> </ul> <p><strong>Email Queries:</strong> service@am.co.za</p> <ul> <li>quizzes_following_this_lesson: 1 (full text in Quizzes)</li> <li>RPS - Quiz (9 questions)</li> </ul> <h3>26. Video - Process</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - Process</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 46s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":46})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB</code></li> <li>filename: 04 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB/04 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB</code> · content_length 64091320 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 45.79</li> <li>keyframe_count: 6</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>body guys or welcome to this next</li> <li>[00:00:01.910] body guys or welcome to this next</li> <li>[00:00:01.920] body guys or welcome to this next section where we're going to be looking</li> <li>[00:00:03.190] section where we're going to be looking</li> <li>[00:00:03.200] section where we're going to be looking at the actual process of creating these</li> <li>[00:00:05.910] at the actual process of creating these</li> <li>[00:00:05.920] at the actual process of creating these ICC profiles. So, previously we looked</li> <li>[00:00:09.190] ICC profiles. So, previously we looked</li> <li>[00:00:09.200] ICC profiles. So, previously we looked at the device and the software we'll be</li> <li>[00:00:11.190] at the device and the software we'll be</li> <li>[00:00:11.200] at the device and the software we'll be using. Now, we're going to be looking at</li> <li>[00:00:12.390] using. Now, we're going to be looking at</li> <li>[00:00:12.400] using. Now, we're going to be looking at how do we combine these things to create</li> <li>[00:00:15.829] how do we combine these things to create</li> <li>[00:00:15.839] how do we combine these things to create a finished ICC profile. So, it's going</li> <li>[00:00:18.870] a finished ICC profile. So, it's going</li> <li>[00:00:18.880] a finished ICC profile. So, it's going to be a step by step. We'll start by the</li> <li>[00:00:20.710] to be a step by step. We'll start by the</li> <li>[00:00:20.720] to be a step by step. We'll start by the machine and work our way through all the</li> <li>[00:00:22.550] machine and work our way through all the</li> <li>[00:00:22.560] machine and work our way through all the way till the final uh I can say profile.</li> <li>[00:00:26.390] way till the final uh I can say profile.</li> <li>[00:00:26.400] way till the final uh I can say profile. And at the end, we're also going to do a</li> <li>[00:00:27.670] And at the end, we're also going to do a</li> <li>[00:00:27.680] And at the end, we're also going to do a little test within your profile just to</li> <li>[00:00:29.189] little test within your profile just to</li> <li>[00:00:29.199] little test within your profile just to ensure that it looks good and that it's</li> <li>[00:00:31.990] ensure that it looks good and that it's</li> <li>[00:00:32.000] ensure that it looks good and that it's working correctly. But yeah, otherwise I</li> <li>[00:00:34.470] working correctly. But yeah, otherwise I</li> <li>[00:00:34.480] working correctly. But yeah, otherwise I hope you guys enjoy the section and I</li> <li>[00:00:36.549] hope you guys enjoy the section and I</li> <li>[00:00:36.559] hope you guys enjoy the section and I look forward to seeing your prints.</li> <li>[00:00:38.709] look forward to seeing your prints.</li> <li>[00:00:38.719] look forward to seeing your prints. Cheers.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OEVbetRKfRHh9Z8cIZUE4GypsyXR6zSB/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>27. ICC Profile Creation</h3> <ul> <li>title: ICC Profile Creation</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>ICC Profile Creation Process (In-Depth InkRIP Workflow)</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/04-ICC-Process-E.jpg" /></p> <p>This outlines the gold standard process for achieving exceptional color accuracy by creating custom International Color Consortium (ICC) profiles for your printer. This professional workflow uses the Spectrophotometer (such as X-Rite i1Pro 3) and the InkRIP Color Manager software to precisely calibrate the relationship between your printer, ink, and media.</p> <h6>Process Steps</h6> <h6>1. Machine and Software Preparation</h6> <ul> <li><strong>Nozzle Test: </strong>Perform an initial nozzle test directly from the printer.</li> <li><strong>Clean Nozzle: </strong>Clean the nozzle if the test indicates any clogs or imperfections.</li> <li><strong>Connect Control Software: </strong>Connect and open your printer's control software.</li> <li><strong>Final Nozzle Check: </strong>Run another nozzle test using the control software to confirm the print head is clean and ready.</li> </ul> <h6>2. InkRIP Color Manager Workflow</h6> <h6>New ICC Profile Setup</h6> <ul> <li><strong>Launch & Start: </strong>Open the InkRIP Color Manager tool and click 'New'.</li> <li><strong>Parameters: </strong>Configure the profile settings:<ul> <li><strong>DPI: </strong>Set the native printing resolution (e.g., 700x1080 DPI).</li> <li><strong>Print Media: </strong>Select the specific media type (e.g., Vinyl or DTF Film).</li> <li><strong>Calibration Mode: </strong>Set to ICC.</li> <li><strong>Device Selection: </strong>Choose your Spectrophotometer (e.g., X-Rite i1Pro 3).</li> <li><strong>Naming (Pro-Tip): </strong>Enter the identical profile name in both the English Name and Chinese Name fields; otherwise, the software will not proceed.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h6>Ink Limit (Single Ink Interception)</h6> <p>This step sets the maximum amount of individual color ink (CMYK) the media can absorb before pooling or bleeding occurs.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Print Chart: </strong>Print the single-channel ink limit scan chart. Crucially, ensure all color management settings in your printer driver are <strong>disabled</strong> ("No Color Adjustment" or "Off").<ul> <li><strong>Drying Time: </strong>Allow the print to dry for at least 20-30 minutes, as ink colors shift during the drying process.</li> <li><strong>Visual Inspection: </strong>Visually inspect the chart for the "peak ink saturation point"-the point before the ink begins to bleed or pool.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Measure Chart: </strong>Measure the printed chart by scanning each line with the connected Spectrophotometer.</li> <li><strong>Input Ink Limit Percentage: </strong>The InkRIP software will automatically adjust the base CMYK percentages based on the spectrophotometer readings.</li> <li><strong>Fine Adjustment: </strong>Print a new chart and rescan for any necessary fine tuning.</li> </ul> <h6>Linearization Calibration (Grayscale & Gradient Balance)</h6> <p>This process balances the ink flow to ensure smooth transitions from light gradients to deep solids.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Print Chart: </strong>Print the linearization chart.</li> <li><strong>Measure Chart: </strong>Scan the printed chart row-by-row with the Spectrophotometer.<ul> <li><strong>Scanning Technique: </strong>Demonstrate proper alignment; a successful scan shows a green light, while a failed scan may flash red.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Adjust Chart: </strong>The software adjusts the resulting graphical curve to smooth out color transitions based on the measurements.</li> <li><strong>Color Separation Result Test: </strong>Print and inspect a chart to verify the smooth gradient and grayscale results.</li> </ul> <h6>Mixed Ink Limit (Total Ink Coverage)</h6> <p>This step calculates the total maximum ink coverage and is critical for ensuring that multi-color blacks (Two Mix, Three Mix, Four Mix) combine into a rich black without turning muddy or green.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Print Chart: </strong>Print the mixed ink chart.</li> <li><strong>Inspect Chart: </strong>Visually inspect the chart to determine the correct ink percentages for two, three, and four mixed inks.</li> <li><strong>Input Ink Limit Percentage: </strong>Adjust the maximum percentage levels based on observation.</li> <li><strong>Reprint Observation: </strong>Reprint the chart with the new max percentage levels for final observation.</li> <li><strong>Effect Verification: </strong>Print the Linearization Effect Verification Chart based on the new total ink adjustments.</li> </ul> <h6>Create and Save ICC Profile</h6> <ul> <li>**Measure Data: **<ul> <li>Adjust settings if needed (Device / Chart Type / Width / Interval).</li> <li>Print a final, large target chart.</li> <li>Measure every line of the chart with the Spectrophotometer. This data is used to calculate the difference between the digital intended color and the physical printed color.</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Create ICC Profile: </strong>Click 'Create ICC' to generate the .icc file.</li> <li><strong>Finalize: </strong>Wait for creation to finish, click 'Finish', and save the file logically (e.g., <em>PrinterModel_PaperBrand_PaperType.icc</em>).</li> <li><strong>Export for Safety: </strong>Export a copy of the profile for safekeeping and ensure it is saved to the InkRIP system directory.</li> </ul> <h6>3. ICC Profile Customization & Use</h6> <ul> <li><strong>Export/Import: </strong>Learn how to export, import, and modify the new ICC Profile.</li> <li>**Printing with New Profile: **<ul> <li>Import an image to InkRIP and set the scale.</li> <li>Under Print Settings, select the new custom ICC Profile from the "Solution" dropdown menu.</li> <li>Run a demo print to confirm color accuracy.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Remember the Golden Rule of Profiles: </strong>A custom ICC profile is only valid for the specific <strong>Printer, Ink, and Paper</strong> combination (the "Trinity"). Changing any one element requires a new profile.</p> <h3>28. Adapting for Printer Types</h3> <ul> <li>title: Adapting for Printer Types</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Adapting the Workflow for Different Printer Technologies</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/05-ICC-Printer-Types-E.jpg" /></p> <p>Up to this point, we have focused heavily on the core InkRIP Color Manager workflow. But here is the real-world catch: while the software buttons you click remain exactly the same, <strong>the physical properties of the ink and hardware change completely depending on the type of printer you are profiling.</strong></p> <p>If you try to profile a Dye-Sublimation printer the exact same way you profile an Eco-Solvent inkjet, your colors will be completely ruined.</p> <p>Let’s break down the critical rules, differences, and hidden traps for the five major printer types you will encounter on the shop floor.</p> <h6>Quick Reference: Calibration Differences</h6> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Printer Type</th> <th>Drying/Curing Rule</th> <th>What Substrate Do You Scan?</th> <th>The Main "Trap" to Avoid</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Inkjet (Eco-Solvent)</td> <td>20 - 30 minutes room temperature</td> <td>The actual vinyl/banner roll</td> <td>Scanning before the ink completely shifts color.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Direct-to-Film (DTF)</td> <td>Powdered and fully baked</td> <td>The cured transfer film</td> <td>Forgetting the solid white ink underbase layer.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Laser / LED (Toner)</td> <td>Instant (No dry time)</td> <td>The fused paper/cardstock</td> <td>Paper shrinkage altering the target patch layout widths.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dye-Sublimation</td> <td>Fully heat-pressed</td> <td>The final fabric/substrate (Never the paper!)</td> <td>Scanning the printed transfer paper by mistake.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>UV-DTF</td> <td>Instant UV LED cure</td> <td>The cured film print</td> <td>Heavy gloss or varnish layers causing optical glare.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h6>1. Standard Inkjet (Eco-Solvent & Aqueous)</h6> <p>This is your baseline profiling standard.</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Workflow:</strong> You print the target directly onto your final media (e.g., gloss vinyl or canvas).</li> <li><strong>Important Note:</strong> Drying time is everything. Solvent inks look vastly different when wet versus when they are dry. You must wait at least 20-30 minutes before scanning. If you rush and scan immediately, your profile will over-compensate for colors that haven't naturally shifted yet.</li> <li><strong>Ink Limit Focus:</strong> Keep a close eye on individual CMYK limits. Too much ink on non-porous vinyl causes pooling, running, and physical bleeding.</li> </ul> <h6>2. Direct-to-Film (DTF)</h6> <p>DTF introduces a unique challenge because you are printing on a clear PET film rather than a white surface.</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Workflow:</strong> You <em>must</em> configure InkRIP to lay down a solid, 100% white spot color underbase beneath your entire profiling target chart.</li> <li><strong>Important Note:</strong> Once printed, you must apply the adhesive powder and run the film through your curing oven. <strong>You scan the cured film.</strong></li> <li><strong>The Trap:</strong> A spectrophotometer relies on a white background to bounce light accurately. If your white ink underbase is too thin, uneven, or missing, the light will pass straight through the clear film, resulting in a failed calibration scan.</li> </ul> <h6>3. Dye-Sublimation</h6> <p>This is the technology where beginners make the most mistakes. Dye-sublimation ink on paper looks dull, muddy, and completely incorrect. It only reveals its true color after a thermal chemical reaction takes place.</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Workflow: Never scan the sublimation paper.</strong> You must print the InkRIP target onto your sublimation paper, and then physically heat-press that target onto a piece of 100% white polyester fabric (or a white sublimatable aluminum sheet).</li> <li><strong>Important Note:</strong> You scan the <strong>final fabric or metal sheet</strong>, not the paper.</li> <li><strong>The Trap:</strong> Fabric stretches. When clamping your target in a heat press, ensure you do not pull or warp the fabric weave, as warping will distort the straight lines of the color patches and cause your spectrophotometer to trigger a failed red-light read error.</li> </ul> <h6>4. UV-DTF (Promotional & Rigid)</h6> <p>UV-DTF combines the transfer properties of DTF with the instant curing power of UV-LED inks.</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Workflow:</strong> The ink is hit with a UV light on the print carriage and is instantly cured to a solid plastic film. No drying time is required.</li> <li><strong>Important Note:</strong> UV printers often utilize a clear <strong>Varnish or Gloss</strong> channel to create embossed, raised textures on promotional items.</li> <li><strong>The Trap:</strong> When creating an ICC profile, you <strong>must turn off the varnish channel completely.</strong> If you print your calibration target with a glossy varnish coat, the high reflection will create intense glare, blinding the optical eye of your spectrophotometer and rendering your color readings completely inaccurate.</li> </ul> <h6>5. Laser / LED (Dry Toner)</h6> <p>Laser and LED printers do not use liquid ink; they use static electricity and high-heat fuser rollers to melt plastic toner powder directly onto paper.</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Workflow:</strong> The moment the target sheet exits the printer, it is 100% dry and ready to scan. There is zero waiting time.</li> <li><strong>Important Note:</strong> Because these machines use extreme heat to fuse the toner, the paper or cardstock will naturally shrink slightly as it passes through the fuser.</li> <li><strong>The Trap:</strong> Even a 1 mm shift in paper size can throw off the target width and interval settings on your spectrophotometer ruler guide. Always double-check that your scanning eye is hitting the exact center of the color patches, adjusting your step width in InkRIP if necessary.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Summary Checklist for Your Practical:</strong> Before printing your chart, ask yourself: Is my media white? Is my ink dry or cured to its absolute final state? If the answer is yes, only then are you ready to pick up your spectrophotometer and scan!</p> <h3>29. DTF ICC Profile</h3> <ul> <li>title: DTF ICC Profile</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Setting Up the White Ink Underbase for DTF Profiling</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/06-ICC-DTF-E.jpg" /></p> <p>**<em>Note: This lesson is only relevant if you are using a DTF printer.</em></p> <p>In this lesson, we are tackling a critical step that is completely unique to Direct-to-Film (DTF) and UV-DTF printing workflows: <strong>managing your white ink while building a custom ICC profile.</strong></p> <h6>The Big Mistake: Printing on Clear Film</h6> <p>When creating a standard vinyl ICC profile, you print your color targets directly onto white vinyl. But with DTF, you are printing onto a <strong>clear PET transfer film</strong>.</p> <p>If you try to print your CMYK profiling target charts directly onto clear film without a white backing, your spectrophotometer will get completely confused. It won't have a solid white background to bounce light off of, and your custom profile will be ruined before you even start.</p> <p><strong>The Golden Rule:</strong> To profile a DTF printer accurately, your test targets must be printed exactly how a final t-shirt would be printed - <strong>with CMYK on top and a solid layer of white ink underneath.</strong></p> <h6>Step-by-Step: Configuring White Ink in InkRIP for Profiling</h6> <p>Before you hit "Print" on your Ink Limiter, Linearization, or ICC target charts inside InkRIP, you must configure your white spot color channel manually. Follow these steps:</p> <h6><strong>Step 1: Open the Spot Colour Menu</strong></h6> <p>Inside the InkRIP print environment, navigate to the top features bar and select <strong>Spot Colour</strong>. This is where you tell InkRIP how to handle the white ink channel alongside your CMYK color patches.</p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-04-101430.png" /></p> <h6><strong>Step 2: Choose the Correct White Application Mode</strong></h6> <p>You will see several options for how white ink is applied. For profiling target charts, you need a completely solid, uniform white background beneath every single color patch.</p> <ul> <li>Select <strong>Substrate</strong> or <strong>Color Substrate</strong> from the options.</li> <li>This tells InkRIP to generate a solid white block underneath the entire layout area of your test chart.</li> </ul> <h6><strong>Step 3: Set Your Output Settings</strong></h6> <p>In the solution layout window, ensure your standard DTF rules are applied so the target prints correctly for powder application:</p> <ul> <li>Tick <strong>Horizontal Mirror</strong> (so it prints in reverse).</li> <li>Tick <strong>Forward Output</strong>.</li> <li>Ensure your layout resolution matches the exact DPI you intend to use for your standard production runs.</li> </ul> <h6>Crucial Best Practice: Curing the Test Chart</h6> <p>Once you print the target with its white underbase, do not skip the production pipeline:</p> <ul> <li>Apply your <strong>FlowFlex DTF powder</strong> evenly over the wet white ink.</li> <li>Run the target chart through your baking oven or roll-to-roll dryer to achieve that perfect <strong>"orange peel" cure</strong>.</li> <li>Let the cured film cool completely down to room temperature before you begin scanning with your spectrophotometer.</li> </ul> <p>By setting up your white underbase correctly in InkRIP, you ensure your spectrophotometer reads true, accurate color coordinates against a flawless white background.</p> <h3>30. InkRIP - Clean Nozzle</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Clean Nozzle</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 2m 40s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":2,"seconds":40})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 01 Clean Nozzle.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/ICC Profiles - Pro 01 Clean Nozzle.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0</code> · content_length 93905910 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 160.055011</li> <li>keyframe_count: 12</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Okay, so when it comes to our actual</li> <li>[00:00:03.590] Okay, so when it comes to our actual</li> <li>[00:00:03.600] Okay, so when it comes to our actual process for the color manager and</li> <li>[00:00:06.630] process for the color manager and</li> <li>[00:00:06.640] process for the color manager and setting up a new ICC profile, we want to</li> <li>[00:00:09.190] setting up a new ICC profile, we want to</li> <li>[00:00:09.200] setting up a new ICC profile, we want to always make sure we start with a clean</li> <li>[00:00:11.509] always make sure we start with a clean</li> <li>[00:00:11.519] always make sure we start with a clean nozzle for your printer. Otherwise, that</li> <li>[00:00:14.150] nozzle for your printer. Otherwise, that</li> <li>[00:00:14.160] nozzle for your printer. Otherwise, that could obviously mess around with the</li> <li>[00:00:15.749] could obviously mess around with the</li> <li>[00:00:15.759] could obviously mess around with the actual final result. So, in order to do</li> <li>[00:00:18.550] actual final result. So, in order to do</li> <li>[00:00:18.560] actual final result. So, in order to do that, there's two ways we can go about</li> <li>[00:00:20.150] that, there's two ways we can go about</li> <li>[00:00:20.160] that, there's two ways we can go about it. On some printer machines, you can</li> <li>[00:00:22.870] it. On some printer machines, you can</li> <li>[00:00:22.880] it. On some printer machines, you can actually go through the actual menu or</li> <li>[00:00:24.470] actually go through the actual menu or</li> <li>[00:00:24.480] actually go through the actual menu or the control panel. So, I'm going to go</li> <li>[00:00:26.310] the control panel. So, I'm going to go</li> <li>[00:00:26.320] the control panel. So, I'm going to go on this one. We go to maintenance and</li> <li>[00:00:28.790] on this one. We go to maintenance and</li> <li>[00:00:28.800] on this one. We go to maintenance and we'll have a few different options. So,</li> <li>[00:00:31.429] we'll have a few different options. So,</li> <li>[00:00:31.439] we'll have a few different options. So, I'm simply first going to go do a test</li> <li>[00:00:33.670] I'm simply first going to go do a test</li> <li>[00:00:33.680] I'm simply first going to go do a test print</li> <li>[00:00:35.190] print</li> <li>[00:00:35.200] print uh to see what the nozzles currently</li> <li>[00:00:37.190] uh to see what the nozzles currently</li> <li>[00:00:37.200] uh to see what the nozzles currently look like. Then the machine will print</li> <li>[00:00:39.350] look like. Then the machine will print</li> <li>[00:00:39.360] look like. Then the machine will print here. We're looking for all colors to be</li> <li>[00:00:41.270] here. We're looking for all colors to be</li> <li>[00:00:41.280] here. We're looking for all colors to be consistent and no gaps in the actual</li> <li>[00:00:44.869] consistent and no gaps in the actual</li> <li>[00:00:44.879] consistent and no gaps in the actual prints. As you can see there, the yellow</li> <li>[00:00:46.869] prints. As you can see there, the yellow</li> <li>[00:00:46.879] prints. As you can see there, the yellow is a little bit of blue, which in my</li> <li>[00:00:49.110] is a little bit of blue, which in my</li> <li>[00:00:49.120] is a little bit of blue, which in my case, because of the sample, it's not</li> <li>[00:00:50.470] case, because of the sample, it's not</li> <li>[00:00:50.480] case, because of the sample, it's not the end of the world, but you would</li> <li>[00:00:51.990] the end of the world, but you would</li> <li>[00:00:52.000] the end of the world, but you would probably want to address that. Then</li> <li>[00:00:54.630] probably want to address that. Then</li> <li>[00:00:54.640] probably want to address that. Then another way we can do this is we can go</li> <li>[00:00:57.189] another way we can do this is we can go</li> <li>[00:00:57.199] another way we can do this is we can go to the actual control panel or control</li> <li>[00:01:01.110] to the actual control panel or control</li> <li>[00:01:01.120] to the actual control panel or control software should I say. So this works</li> <li>[00:01:02.630] software should I say. So this works</li> <li>[00:01:02.640] software should I say. So this works similar to a control panel but it allows</li> <li>[00:01:05.350] similar to a control panel but it allows</li> <li>[00:01:05.360] similar to a control panel but it allows you to control the actual machine with</li> <li>[00:01:07.429] you to control the actual machine with</li> <li>[00:01:07.439] you to control the actual machine with software. Now in general this is one of</li> <li>[00:01:09.990] software. Now in general this is one of</li> <li>[00:01:10.000] software. Now in general this is one of the softwares we need running. So in our</li> <li>[00:01:12.390] the softwares we need running. So in our</li> <li>[00:01:12.400] the softwares we need running. So in our case we're using alignment tools and</li> <li>[00:01:15.190] case we're using alignment tools and</li> <li>[00:01:15.200] case we're using alignment tools and another common one is print exp.</li> <li>[00:01:18.630] another common one is print exp.</li> <li>[00:01:18.640] another common one is print exp. So these are like I mentioned a very</li> <li>[00:01:22.469] So these are like I mentioned a very</li> <li>[00:01:22.479] So these are like I mentioned a very important piece of software. So you get</li> <li>[00:01:24.630] important piece of software. So you get</li> <li>[00:01:24.640] important piece of software. So you get control and rip. So the control will</li> <li>[00:01:26.789] control and rip. So the control will</li> <li>[00:01:26.799] control and rip. So the control will control the machine and the rip will</li> <li>[00:01:28.789] control the machine and the rip will</li> <li>[00:01:28.799] control the machine and the rip will convert the image so that the actual um</li> <li>[00:01:32.710] convert the image so that the actual um</li> <li>[00:01:32.720] convert the image so that the actual um printer can understand it. So first of</li> <li>[00:01:35.670] printer can understand it. So first of</li> <li>[00:01:35.680] printer can understand it. So first of all I want to make sure our printer is</li> <li>[00:01:36.950] all I want to make sure our printer is</li> <li>[00:01:36.960] all I want to make sure our printer is connected. So I'm going to click on this</li> <li>[00:01:38.230] connected. So I'm going to click on this</li> <li>[00:01:38.240] connected. So I'm going to click on this connect button. Wait a bit and then we</li> <li>[00:01:40.630] connect button. Wait a bit and then we</li> <li>[00:01:40.640] connect button. Wait a bit and then we can see there the printer is connected.</li> <li>[00:01:42.789] can see there the printer is connected.</li> <li>[00:01:42.799] can see there the printer is connected. On the bottom left we can also see also</li> <li>[00:01:45.030] On the bottom left we can also see also</li> <li>[00:01:45.040] On the bottom left we can also see also have the printer name and so forth.</li> <li>[00:01:47.749] have the printer name and so forth.</li> <li>[00:01:47.759] have the printer name and so forth. And then what I want to do is I'm going</li> <li>[00:01:49.190] And then what I want to do is I'm going</li> <li>[00:01:49.200] And then what I want to do is I'm going to go here to the actual head check. I'm</li> <li>[00:01:53.030] to go here to the actual head check. I'm</li> <li>[00:01:53.040] to go here to the actual head check. I'm going to click that and then it will do</li> <li>[00:01:55.749] going to click that and then it will do</li> <li>[00:01:55.759] going to click that and then it will do another print test. But from the actual</li> <li>[00:01:58.069] another print test. But from the actual</li> <li>[00:01:58.079] another print test. But from the actual software, we analyze this. We can see</li> <li>[00:02:01.510] software, we analyze this. We can see</li> <li>[00:02:01.520] software, we analyze this. We can see magenta has a little bit of blue, but</li> <li>[00:02:03.109] magenta has a little bit of blue, but</li> <li>[00:02:03.119] magenta has a little bit of blue, but overall this looks good. There's no real</li> <li>[00:02:04.870] overall this looks good. There's no real</li> <li>[00:02:04.880] overall this looks good. There's no real gaps. So then what you can do is you can</li> <li>[00:02:08.389] gaps. So then what you can do is you can</li> <li>[00:02:08.399] gaps. So then what you can do is you can go here, clean nozzle. Then it will um</li> <li>[00:02:12.229] go here, clean nozzle. Then it will um</li> <li>[00:02:12.239] go here, clean nozzle. Then it will um try sort out some of those problems. So</li> <li>[00:02:14.309] try sort out some of those problems. So</li> <li>[00:02:14.319] try sort out some of those problems. So go for that. Same with the control. you</li> <li>[00:02:16.070] go for that. Same with the control. you</li> <li>[00:02:16.080] go for that. Same with the control. you can go clean there. But in general, I</li> <li>[00:02:18.150] can go clean there. But in general, I</li> <li>[00:02:18.160] can go clean there. But in general, I find just cleaning on the machine is</li> <li>[00:02:19.670] find just cleaning on the machine is</li> <li>[00:02:19.680] find just cleaning on the machine is good enough. But yeah, so that will</li> <li>[00:02:21.910] good enough. But yeah, so that will</li> <li>[00:02:21.920] good enough. But yeah, so that will conclude cleaning the actual nozzle.</li> <li>[00:02:24.630] conclude cleaning the actual nozzle.</li> <li>[00:02:24.640] conclude cleaning the actual nozzle. Like I said, it's an important step if</li> <li>[00:02:26.150] Like I said, it's an important step if</li> <li>[00:02:26.160] Like I said, it's an important step if you want to make sure you have accurate</li> <li>[00:02:28.390] you want to make sure you have accurate</li> <li>[00:02:28.400] you want to make sure you have accurate ICC profile. So next up, we're going to</li> <li>[00:02:31.830] ICC profile. So next up, we're going to</li> <li>[00:02:31.840] ICC profile. So next up, we're going to head into the actual color manager.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t009.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1iEmv4QJZrlwkQCys7JEcaX2HyoOJ0Nk0/keyframes/t016.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>31. InkRIP - Color Manager</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Color Manager</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 48s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":48})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 02 Color Manager.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7/ICC Profiles - Pro 02 Color Manager.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7</code> · content_length 15983793 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext_asr_srt</li> <li>duration_s: 47.971995</li> <li>keyframe_count: 6</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>[00:00:00.400] Now, when it comes to the color manager,</li> <li>[00:00:02.639] this is what we're going to be using or</li> <li>[00:00:04.000] this feature to actually set up a ICC</li> <li>[00:00:06.480] profile.</li> <li>[00:00:08.080] In order to access it, it's pretty easy.</li> <li>[00:00:10.400] We want to go here into Inkry itself.</li> <li>[00:00:13.440] Then click on the top icon area. So,</li> <li>[00:00:16.000] it's actually a menu button. Then, we</li> <li>[00:00:18.080] want to navigate down. So, we see the</li> <li>[00:00:20.240] color manager and open that. It's going</li> <li>[00:00:22.320] to prompt us if we want to run this. I'm</li> <li>[00:00:24.160] going to say yes. And then, this will</li> <li>[00:00:26.800] open up our actual color manager. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:29.519] as you can see, we've got a few</li> <li>[00:00:31.039] different ICC profiles already created</li> <li>[00:00:34.239] from the list below. Now, this is also</li> <li>[00:00:37.040] the same place we're going to be using</li> <li>[00:00:38.160] to manage things or manage our uh color</li> <li>[00:00:40.879] profiles after we've created them.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1eiupzS2BRSReL2T1bJDCcryO_DwSTCo7/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>32. InkRIP - Parameters</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Parameters</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 3m 41s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":3,"seconds":41})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 03 Parameters.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/ICC Profiles - Pro 03 Parameters.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR</code> · content_length 83726272 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 220.473991</li> <li>keyframe_count: 23</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Okay. Now, from the color manager, we</li> <li>[00:00:01.990] Okay. Now, from the color manager, we</li> <li>[00:00:02.000] Okay. Now, from the color manager, we want to set up some parameters.</li> <li>[00:00:05.030] want to set up some parameters.</li> <li>[00:00:05.040] want to set up some parameters. And in order to do that, we're going to</li> <li>[00:00:07.269] And in order to do that, we're going to</li> <li>[00:00:07.279] And in order to do that, we're going to start a new one. So, we're going to</li> <li>[00:00:08.790] start a new one. So, we're going to</li> <li>[00:00:08.800] start a new one. So, we're going to click new. And this is going to open up</li> <li>[00:00:10.950] click new. And this is going to open up</li> <li>[00:00:10.960] click new. And this is going to open up our actual color manager from our four</li> <li>[00:00:13.990] our actual color manager from our four</li> <li>[00:00:14.000] our actual color manager from our four tabs.</li> <li>[00:00:15.509] tabs.</li> <li>[00:00:15.519] tabs. Now, under this, there's a few things</li> <li>[00:00:16.870] Now, under this, there's a few things</li> <li>[00:00:16.880] Now, under this, there's a few things that's important. So, first of all, we</li> <li>[00:00:18.710] that's important. So, first of all, we</li> <li>[00:00:18.720] that's important. So, first of all, we have DPI.</li> <li>[00:00:20.790] have DPI.</li> <li>[00:00:20.800] have DPI. So, this is going to allow us to set in</li> <li>[00:00:23.269] So, this is going to allow us to set in</li> <li>[00:00:23.279] So, this is going to allow us to set in many ways the resolution or how many</li> <li>[00:00:25.349] many ways the resolution or how many</li> <li>[00:00:25.359] many ways the resolution or how many dots it's going to be spraying. So, in</li> <li>[00:00:28.070] dots it's going to be spraying. So, in</li> <li>[00:00:28.080] dots it's going to be spraying. So, in general, if you're going to be doing</li> <li>[00:00:29.509] general, if you're going to be doing</li> <li>[00:00:29.519] general, if you're going to be doing large format printing that's going to be</li> <li>[00:00:31.429] large format printing that's going to be</li> <li>[00:00:31.439] large format printing that's going to be seen from far, you probably want to keep</li> <li>[00:00:34.069] seen from far, you probably want to keep</li> <li>[00:00:34.079] seen from far, you probably want to keep this at a low resolution. And then for</li> <li>[00:00:37.030] this at a low resolution. And then for</li> <li>[00:00:37.040] this at a low resolution. And then for more finer details, you want to start</li> <li>[00:00:40.150] more finer details, you want to start</li> <li>[00:00:40.160] more finer details, you want to start upping this. But keep in mind, this is</li> <li>[00:00:43.030] upping this. But keep in mind, this is</li> <li>[00:00:43.040] upping this. But keep in mind, this is also limited or relevant to your</li> <li>[00:00:45.830] also limited or relevant to your</li> <li>[00:00:45.840] also limited or relevant to your material you're using. So, if you're</li> <li>[00:00:48.150] material you're using. So, if you're</li> <li>[00:00:48.160] material you're using. So, if you're going to be using a very glossy type</li> <li>[00:00:50.389] going to be using a very glossy type</li> <li>[00:00:50.399] going to be using a very glossy type material</li> <li>[00:00:51.910] material</li> <li>[00:00:51.920] material and you're going to up the resolution,</li> <li>[00:00:54.389] and you're going to up the resolution,</li> <li>[00:00:54.399] and you're going to up the resolution, which is going to do more passes, then</li> <li>[00:00:56.790] which is going to do more passes, then</li> <li>[00:00:56.800] which is going to do more passes, then you're more likely to get bleeds or ink</li> <li>[00:00:59.349] you're more likely to get bleeds or ink</li> <li>[00:00:59.359] you're more likely to get bleeds or ink running, unless you're using something</li> <li>[00:01:01.189] running, unless you're using something</li> <li>[00:01:01.199] running, unless you're using something like a UV lamp</li> <li>[00:01:03.510] like a UV lamp</li> <li>[00:01:03.520] like a UV lamp um on your actual printer head. So, for</li> <li>[00:01:05.429] um on your actual printer head. So, for</li> <li>[00:01:05.439] um on your actual printer head. So, for the sake of a tutorial, I'm just going</li> <li>[00:01:06.710] the sake of a tutorial, I'm just going</li> <li>[00:01:06.720] the sake of a tutorial, I'm just going to go for something simple, maybe like a</li> <li>[00:01:09.030] to go for something simple, maybe like a</li> <li>[00:01:09.040] to go for something simple, maybe like a 720 x 720 just to keep things easy. And</li> <li>[00:01:12.789] 720 x 720 just to keep things easy. And</li> <li>[00:01:12.799] 720 x 720 just to keep things easy. And then next up, we have the half toning</li> <li>[00:01:15.270] then next up, we have the half toning</li> <li>[00:01:15.280] then next up, we have the half toning type. For the sake of this tutorial,</li> <li>[00:01:17.190] type. For the sake of this tutorial,</li> <li>[00:01:17.200] type. For the sake of this tutorial, we're just going to keep it on the first</li> <li>[00:01:18.710] we're just going to keep it on the first</li> <li>[00:01:18.720] we're just going to keep it on the first one, the two atkm</li> <li>[00:01:21.030] one, the two atkm</li> <li>[00:01:21.040] one, the two atkm pcs.</li> <li>[00:01:23.030] pcs.</li> <li>[00:01:23.040] pcs. Then after that, we're going to head</li> <li>[00:01:24.870] Then after that, we're going to head</li> <li>[00:01:24.880] Then after that, we're going to head over to print media. So once again, this</li> <li>[00:01:27.749] over to print media. So once again, this</li> <li>[00:01:27.759] over to print media. So once again, this is where you can select a preset of what</li> <li>[00:01:30.630] is where you can select a preset of what</li> <li>[00:01:30.640] is where you can select a preset of what you're going to be using. So let's say</li> <li>[00:01:32.310] you're going to be using. So let's say</li> <li>[00:01:32.320] you're going to be using. So let's say it's vinyl or maybe uh for flex transfer</li> <li>[00:01:35.749] it's vinyl or maybe uh for flex transfer</li> <li>[00:01:35.759] it's vinyl or maybe uh for flex transfer paper. You can also do a custom one, but</li> <li>[00:01:38.710] paper. You can also do a custom one, but</li> <li>[00:01:38.720] paper. You can also do a custom one, but um yeah, I'm going to be using the</li> <li>[00:01:41.590] um yeah, I'm going to be using the</li> <li>[00:01:41.600] um yeah, I'm going to be using the vinyl, but also keep in mind with the</li> <li>[00:01:43.990] vinyl, but also keep in mind with the</li> <li>[00:01:44.000] vinyl, but also keep in mind with the three elements, which is very important,</li> <li>[00:01:46.389] three elements, which is very important,</li> <li>[00:01:46.399] three elements, which is very important, is obviously your machine, your ink, and</li> <li>[00:01:49.350] is obviously your machine, your ink, and</li> <li>[00:01:49.360] is obviously your machine, your ink, and your material. So, if you change any of</li> <li>[00:01:51.670] your material. So, if you change any of</li> <li>[00:01:51.680] your material. So, if you change any of those, you have to unfortunately create</li> <li>[00:01:53.030] those, you have to unfortunately create</li> <li>[00:01:53.040] those, you have to unfortunately create another ICC profile to match the new</li> <li>[00:01:55.910] another ICC profile to match the new</li> <li>[00:01:55.920] another ICC profile to match the new paper or material. And then next up,</li> <li>[00:01:58.310] paper or material. And then next up,</li> <li>[00:01:58.320] paper or material. And then next up, what we want to do is under the</li> <li>[00:01:59.510] what we want to do is under the</li> <li>[00:01:59.520] what we want to do is under the calibration mode, I want to switch this</li> <li>[00:02:01.350] calibration mode, I want to switch this</li> <li>[00:02:01.360] calibration mode, I want to switch this to ICC cuz we're not doing just the</li> <li>[00:02:03.590] to ICC cuz we're not doing just the</li> <li>[00:02:03.600] to ICC cuz we're not doing just the linearization.</li> <li>[00:02:05.190] linearization.</li> <li>[00:02:05.200] linearization. And you'll see that this creates this</li> <li>[00:02:06.789] And you'll see that this creates this</li> <li>[00:02:06.799] And you'll see that this creates this extra tab on top and that allows us to</li> <li>[00:02:09.109] extra tab on top and that allows us to</li> <li>[00:02:09.119] extra tab on top and that allows us to create the actual ICC file. Then another</li> <li>[00:02:12.710] create the actual ICC file. Then another</li> <li>[00:02:12.720] create the actual ICC file. Then another important thing is the naming. So in</li> <li>[00:02:15.830] important thing is the naming. So in</li> <li>[00:02:15.840] important thing is the naming. So in general the naming is or structure is</li> <li>[00:02:18.150] general the naming is or structure is</li> <li>[00:02:18.160] general the naming is or structure is quite descriptive. So as you guys can</li> <li>[00:02:20.150] quite descriptive. So as you guys can</li> <li>[00:02:20.160] quite descriptive. So as you guys can see here on this current one we have 720</li> <li>[00:02:22.710] see here on this current one we have 720</li> <li>[00:02:22.720] see here on this current one we have 720 x 720. So that's our resolution. Then we</li> <li>[00:02:25.589] x 720. So that's our resolution. Then we</li> <li>[00:02:25.599] x 720. So that's our resolution. Then we have a 4C which stands for the amount of</li> <li>[00:02:27.830] have a 4C which stands for the amount of</li> <li>[00:02:27.840] have a 4C which stands for the amount of channels we have. We've got two bit.</li> <li>[00:02:30.710] channels we have. We've got two bit.</li> <li>[00:02:30.720] channels we have. We've got two bit. We've got the material type vinyl and</li> <li>[00:02:34.150] We've got the material type vinyl and</li> <li>[00:02:34.160] We've got the material type vinyl and ICC. So we know this IC profile. Now you</li> <li>[00:02:37.030] ICC. So we know this IC profile. Now you</li> <li>[00:02:37.040] ICC. So we know this IC profile. Now you can obviously add anything extra in</li> <li>[00:02:38.710] can obviously add anything extra in</li> <li>[00:02:38.720] can obviously add anything extra in there that is relevant to you. So in our</li> <li>[00:02:41.350] there that is relevant to you. So in our</li> <li>[00:02:41.360] there that is relevant to you. So in our case I'm just going to change this name</li> <li>[00:02:43.190] case I'm just going to change this name</li> <li>[00:02:43.200] case I'm just going to change this name here to something for the tutorial. So</li> <li>[00:02:45.270] here to something for the tutorial. So</li> <li>[00:02:45.280] here to something for the tutorial. So for ambitious academy then s and then we</li> <li>[00:02:49.190] for ambitious academy then s and then we</li> <li>[00:02:49.200] for ambitious academy then s and then we want to copy this name very important.</li> <li>[00:02:50.790] want to copy this name very important.</li> <li>[00:02:50.800] want to copy this name very important. And then under the Chinese we want to</li> <li>[00:02:52.710] And then under the Chinese we want to</li> <li>[00:02:52.720] And then under the Chinese we want to paste it so they have the same names.</li> <li>[00:02:56.390] paste it so they have the same names.</li> <li>[00:02:56.400] paste it so they have the same names. And then under the device we want to</li> <li>[00:02:58.710] And then under the device we want to</li> <li>[00:02:58.720] And then under the device we want to select our spectr photoometer we're</li> <li>[00:03:01.110] select our spectr photoometer we're</li> <li>[00:03:01.120] select our spectr photoometer we're using. And um it's important if this is</li> <li>[00:03:04.550] using. And um it's important if this is</li> <li>[00:03:04.560] using. And um it's important if this is not selected correctly then when you</li> <li>[00:03:06.229] not selected correctly then when you</li> <li>[00:03:06.239] not selected correctly then when you actually want to try meter or scan the</li> <li>[00:03:08.869] actually want to try meter or scan the</li> <li>[00:03:08.879] actually want to try meter or scan the things it will give you error that can't</li> <li>[00:03:10.630] things it will give you error that can't</li> <li>[00:03:10.640] things it will give you error that can't find the device. So in my case it's</li> <li>[00:03:13.270] find the device. So in my case it's</li> <li>[00:03:13.280] find the device. So in my case it's simple. I'm going to go here to ours and</li> <li>[00:03:16.309] simple. I'm going to go here to ours and</li> <li>[00:03:16.319] simple. I'm going to go here to ours and then I'll just look at the model but in</li> <li>[00:03:18.949] then I'll just look at the model but in</li> <li>[00:03:18.959] then I'll just look at the model but in the actual dropdown I'm going to be</li> <li>[00:03:20.869] the actual dropdown I'm going to be</li> <li>[00:03:20.879] the actual dropdown I'm going to be selecting the</li> <li>[00:03:23.830] selecting the</li> <li>[00:03:23.840] selecting the pro 3. And then I know that one works.</li> <li>[00:03:26.790] pro 3. And then I know that one works.</li> <li>[00:03:26.800] pro 3. And then I know that one works. So you might have to test if you don't</li> <li>[00:03:28.470] So you might have to test if you don't</li> <li>[00:03:28.480] So you might have to test if you don't have a popular brand or something. Just</li> <li>[00:03:30.470] have a popular brand or something. Just</li> <li>[00:03:30.480] have a popular brand or something. Just see which one works. Then after that,</li> <li>[00:03:33.350] see which one works. Then after that,</li> <li>[00:03:33.360] see which one works. Then after that, I'm going to click next.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t009.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t011.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t014.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t016.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t017.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t018.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t019.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t020.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t021.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1BgjqDp6nuw8Xfp-FJJSQdIqXruMk6OWR/keyframes/t022.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>33. InkRIP - Ink Limit</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Ink Limit</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 6m 16s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":6,"seconds":16})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 04 Ink Limit.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/ICC Profiles - Pro 04 Ink Limit.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa</code> · content_length 368529647 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 375.978005</li> <li>keyframe_count: 24</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Okay. So, next up, we're going to be</li> <li>[00:00:01.990] Okay. So, next up, we're going to be</li> <li>[00:00:02.000] Okay. So, next up, we're going to be looking at the ink limit. So, here we're</li> <li>[00:00:05.110] looking at the ink limit. So, here we're</li> <li>[00:00:05.120] looking at the ink limit. So, here we're going to define how much ink is the max</li> <li>[00:00:08.150] going to define how much ink is the max</li> <li>[00:00:08.160] going to define how much ink is the max ink we're going to be putting down</li> <li>[00:00:10.310] ink we're going to be putting down</li> <li>[00:00:10.320] ink we're going to be putting down before the how can I say the media or</li> <li>[00:00:12.870] before the how can I say the media or</li> <li>[00:00:12.880] before the how can I say the media or the material starts bleeding or when</li> <li>[00:00:15.669] the material starts bleeding or when</li> <li>[00:00:15.679] the material starts bleeding or when your ink starts running. After we've set</li> <li>[00:00:18.470] your ink starts running. After we've set</li> <li>[00:00:18.480] your ink starts running. After we've set up the parameters, I'm going to click</li> <li>[00:00:19.910] up the parameters, I'm going to click</li> <li>[00:00:19.920] up the parameters, I'm going to click next here. And then this will take us to</li> <li>[00:00:21.510] next here. And then this will take us to</li> <li>[00:00:21.520] next here. And then this will take us to the ink limit tab. Now, on top here, you</li> <li>[00:00:24.070] the ink limit tab. Now, on top here, you</li> <li>[00:00:24.080] the ink limit tab. Now, on top here, you can see they give you a little warning</li> <li>[00:00:25.670] can see they give you a little warning</li> <li>[00:00:25.680] can see they give you a little warning message that you can read. Pretty much</li> <li>[00:00:27.589] message that you can read. Pretty much</li> <li>[00:00:27.599] message that you can read. Pretty much what it comes down to is your type of</li> <li>[00:00:30.150] what it comes down to is your type of</li> <li>[00:00:30.160] what it comes down to is your type of media that you're loading. Like I</li> <li>[00:00:32.150] media that you're loading. Like I</li> <li>[00:00:32.160] media that you're loading. Like I mentioned before, you're going to be</li> <li>[00:00:33.670] mentioned before, you're going to be</li> <li>[00:00:33.680] mentioned before, you're going to be limited to amount of ink you can put. So</li> <li>[00:00:35.590] limited to amount of ink you can put. So</li> <li>[00:00:35.600] limited to amount of ink you can put. So the more porous or the more glossy, it's</li> <li>[00:00:37.910] the more porous or the more glossy, it's</li> <li>[00:00:37.920] the more porous or the more glossy, it's going to change.</li> <li>[00:00:40.150] going to change.</li> <li>[00:00:40.160] going to change. Then under that under chart or one print</li> <li>[00:00:43.750] Then under that under chart or one print</li> <li>[00:00:43.760] Then under that under chart or one print chart, we have two different options. We</li> <li>[00:00:45.510] chart, we have two different options. We</li> <li>[00:00:45.520] chart, we have two different options. We have a visual chart. So this we can</li> <li>[00:00:47.910] have a visual chart. So this we can</li> <li>[00:00:47.920] have a visual chart. So this we can print and we can manually try adjust it</li> <li>[00:00:50.150] print and we can manually try adjust it</li> <li>[00:00:50.160] print and we can manually try adjust it based off the um guidance. And then we</li> <li>[00:00:53.750] based off the um guidance. And then we</li> <li>[00:00:53.760] based off the um guidance. And then we have a scan chart. So that is pretty</li> <li>[00:00:56.950] have a scan chart. So that is pretty</li> <li>[00:00:56.960] have a scan chart. So that is pretty much what we're going to be using</li> <li>[00:00:57.990] much what we're going to be using</li> <li>[00:00:58.000] much what we're going to be using because we're using a spectrophotometer.</li> <li>[00:01:00.229] because we're using a spectrophotometer.</li> <li>[00:01:00.239] because we're using a spectrophotometer. So we're going to be scanning and it's</li> <li>[00:01:01.990] So we're going to be scanning and it's</li> <li>[00:01:02.000] So we're going to be scanning and it's going to try to read what's the minimum</li> <li>[00:01:04.390] going to try to read what's the minimum</li> <li>[00:01:04.400] going to try to read what's the minimum and maximum or rather the maximum amount</li> <li>[00:01:06.310] and maximum or rather the maximum amount</li> <li>[00:01:06.320] and maximum or rather the maximum amount of ink per channel. Then what we're</li> <li>[00:01:09.190] of ink per channel. Then what we're</li> <li>[00:01:09.200] of ink per channel. Then what we're going to do is we're going to click this</li> <li>[00:01:10.469] going to do is we're going to click this</li> <li>[00:01:10.479] going to do is we're going to click this print chart and this will ceue it for</li> <li>[00:01:14.070] print chart and this will ceue it for</li> <li>[00:01:14.080] print chart and this will ceue it for us. It should in our production manager</li> <li>[00:01:16.149] us. It should in our production manager</li> <li>[00:01:16.159] us. It should in our production manager and then start the actual print.</li> <li>[00:01:19.429] and then start the actual print.</li> <li>[00:01:19.439] and then start the actual print. So we'll just wait for this to finish.</li> <li>[00:01:21.350] So we'll just wait for this to finish.</li> <li>[00:01:21.360] So we'll just wait for this to finish. Then once it's finished, we can see here</li> <li>[00:01:24.149] Then once it's finished, we can see here</li> <li>[00:01:24.159] Then once it's finished, we can see here what's the actual final result. So right</li> <li>[00:01:27.670] what's the actual final result. So right</li> <li>[00:01:27.680] what's the actual final result. So right at the end that will be 100%.</li> <li>[00:01:30.390] at the end that will be 100%.</li> <li>[00:01:30.400] at the end that will be 100%. And then we can see after it starts</li> <li>[00:01:32.310] And then we can see after it starts</li> <li>[00:01:32.320] And then we can see after it starts drying if it's bleeding at all or not.</li> <li>[00:01:36.630] drying if it's bleeding at all or not.</li> <li>[00:01:36.640] drying if it's bleeding at all or not. Now another important thing is you want</li> <li>[00:01:38.550] Now another important thing is you want</li> <li>[00:01:38.560] Now another important thing is you want to make sure this print dries for at</li> <li>[00:01:41.590] to make sure this print dries for at</li> <li>[00:01:41.600] to make sure this print dries for at least 20 to 30 minutes depending on the</li> <li>[00:01:44.230] least 20 to 30 minutes depending on the</li> <li>[00:01:44.240] least 20 to 30 minutes depending on the type you're using, the type of ink and</li> <li>[00:01:45.749] type you're using, the type of ink and</li> <li>[00:01:45.759] type you're using, the type of ink and so forth. But in general, it's a good</li> <li>[00:01:47.109] so forth. But in general, it's a good</li> <li>[00:01:47.119] so forth. But in general, it's a good practice because the color will change a</li> <li>[00:01:49.670] practice because the color will change a</li> <li>[00:01:49.680] practice because the color will change a bit as your print dries.</li> <li>[00:01:52.789] bit as your print dries.</li> <li>[00:01:52.799] bit as your print dries. Then in my case to speed this up, what</li> <li>[00:01:54.550] Then in my case to speed this up, what</li> <li>[00:01:54.560] Then in my case to speed this up, what I'm going to do or what I have done is</li> <li>[00:01:56.789] I'm going to do or what I have done is</li> <li>[00:01:56.799] I'm going to do or what I have done is under my menu for my machine, I went to</li> <li>[00:02:00.230] under my menu for my machine, I went to</li> <li>[00:02:00.240] under my menu for my machine, I went to auxiliary function and then the heat</li> <li>[00:02:03.270] auxiliary function and then the heat</li> <li>[00:02:03.280] auxiliary function and then the heat mode I've just set it instead of only</li> <li>[00:02:05.429] mode I've just set it instead of only</li> <li>[00:02:05.439] mode I've just set it instead of only when printing that it's always on. So</li> <li>[00:02:08.229] when printing that it's always on. So</li> <li>[00:02:08.239] when printing that it's always on. So then the actual print will heat up</li> <li>[00:02:09.910] then the actual print will heat up</li> <li>[00:02:09.920] then the actual print will heat up regardless of whether it's printing or</li> <li>[00:02:11.589] regardless of whether it's printing or</li> <li>[00:02:11.599] regardless of whether it's printing or not. Then once it is dry, what I want to</li> <li>[00:02:13.589] not. Then once it is dry, what I want to</li> <li>[00:02:13.599] not. Then once it is dry, what I want to do is grab the scissor and then we just</li> <li>[00:02:15.830] do is grab the scissor and then we just</li> <li>[00:02:15.840] do is grab the scissor and then we just want to cut this one out to more or less</li> <li>[00:02:18.470] want to cut this one out to more or less</li> <li>[00:02:18.480] want to cut this one out to more or less the correct size to fit within our</li> <li>[00:02:21.190] the correct size to fit within our</li> <li>[00:02:21.200] the correct size to fit within our actual um docking area. Now like I</li> <li>[00:02:24.309] actual um docking area. Now like I</li> <li>[00:02:24.319] actual um docking area. Now like I mentioned before, the reason why we use</li> <li>[00:02:25.510] mentioned before, the reason why we use</li> <li>[00:02:25.520] mentioned before, the reason why we use this docking area is because if the</li> <li>[00:02:27.190] this docking area is because if the</li> <li>[00:02:27.200] this docking area is because if the light shines through from the spectro</li> <li>[00:02:29.030] light shines through from the spectro</li> <li>[00:02:29.040] light shines through from the spectro photometer, the background is a base</li> <li>[00:02:31.990] photometer, the background is a base</li> <li>[00:02:32.000] photometer, the background is a base white that stays consistent and then the</li> <li>[00:02:35.030] white that stays consistent and then the</li> <li>[00:02:35.040] white that stays consistent and then the actual device understands. So now I'm</li> <li>[00:02:37.830] actual device understands. So now I'm</li> <li>[00:02:37.840] actual device understands. So now I'm just going to simply clip this in. Now,</li> <li>[00:02:40.150] just going to simply clip this in. Now,</li> <li>[00:02:40.160] just going to simply clip this in. Now, it is important that you make sure your</li> <li>[00:02:42.470] it is important that you make sure your</li> <li>[00:02:42.480] it is important that you make sure your actual design is aligned. So, I'm going</li> <li>[00:02:45.030] actual design is aligned. So, I'm going</li> <li>[00:02:45.040] actual design is aligned. So, I'm going to use the ruler. And we see at the</li> <li>[00:02:46.550] to use the ruler. And we see at the</li> <li>[00:02:46.560] to use the ruler. And we see at the bottom, it's slightly not. Then, I'm</li> <li>[00:02:48.710] bottom, it's slightly not. Then, I'm</li> <li>[00:02:48.720] bottom, it's slightly not. Then, I'm just going to adjust the right a little</li> <li>[00:02:49.990] just going to adjust the right a little</li> <li>[00:02:50.000] just going to adjust the right a little bit. So, we get that aligned. Then, when</li> <li>[00:02:53.110] bit. So, we get that aligned. Then, when</li> <li>[00:02:53.120] bit. So, we get that aligned. Then, when it comes to the actual scanning of this</li> <li>[00:02:55.750] it comes to the actual scanning of this</li> <li>[00:02:55.760] it comes to the actual scanning of this chart, you'll see on the right here,</li> <li>[00:02:57.589] chart, you'll see on the right here,</li> <li>[00:02:57.599] chart, you'll see on the right here, we've got some numbers. 1 2 3 4. So,</li> <li>[00:02:59.830] we've got some numbers. 1 2 3 4. So,</li> <li>[00:02:59.840] we've got some numbers. 1 2 3 4. So, that is the order in which we want to do</li> <li>[00:03:01.990] that is the order in which we want to do</li> <li>[00:03:02.000] that is the order in which we want to do it. So, we first want to scan the first,</li> <li>[00:03:04.309] it. So, we first want to scan the first,</li> <li>[00:03:04.319] it. So, we first want to scan the first, then the second, third, and fourth. So</li> <li>[00:03:07.190] then the second, third, and fourth. So</li> <li>[00:03:07.200] then the second, third, and fourth. So now on the more modern devices when</li> <li>[00:03:08.869] now on the more modern devices when</li> <li>[00:03:08.879] now on the more modern devices when you're scanning with your spectr</li> <li>[00:03:09.910] you're scanning with your spectr</li> <li>[00:03:09.920] you're scanning with your spectr photoometer direction doesn't matter</li> <li>[00:03:12.070] photoometer direction doesn't matter</li> <li>[00:03:12.080] photoometer direction doesn't matter that much in the sense of left to right.</li> <li>[00:03:14.309] that much in the sense of left to right.</li> <li>[00:03:14.319] that much in the sense of left to right. So for speed I like to go from right to</li> <li>[00:03:17.350] So for speed I like to go from right to</li> <li>[00:03:17.360] So for speed I like to go from right to left then left to right to left to right</li> <li>[00:03:20.309] left then left to right to left to right</li> <li>[00:03:20.319] left then left to right to left to right just to speed up the process. Then in</li> <li>[00:03:22.949] just to speed up the process. Then in</li> <li>[00:03:22.959] just to speed up the process. Then in the actual software, what we want to do</li> <li>[00:03:25.830] the actual software, what we want to do</li> <li>[00:03:25.840] the actual software, what we want to do is click the measure and then before we</li> <li>[00:03:29.509] is click the measure and then before we</li> <li>[00:03:29.519] is click the measure and then before we click this start measure button, we want</li> <li>[00:03:32.710] click this start measure button, we want</li> <li>[00:03:32.720] click this start measure button, we want to make sure our spectr photoometer is</li> <li>[00:03:35.190] to make sure our spectr photoometer is</li> <li>[00:03:35.200] to make sure our spectr photoometer is placed on its docking station. So what</li> <li>[00:03:37.990] placed on its docking station. So what</li> <li>[00:03:38.000] placed on its docking station. So what that's going to do, it's going to allow</li> <li>[00:03:40.229] that's going to do, it's going to allow</li> <li>[00:03:40.239] that's going to do, it's going to allow it to calibrate as we click the start</li> <li>[00:03:42.789] it to calibrate as we click the start</li> <li>[00:03:42.799] it to calibrate as we click the start measure.</li> <li>[00:03:44.869] measure.</li> <li>[00:03:44.879] measure. Then we'll wait for this. It can take a</li> <li>[00:03:46.390] Then we'll wait for this. It can take a</li> <li>[00:03:46.400] Then we'll wait for this. It can take a bit of a while. And then once it gives</li> <li>[00:03:48.149] bit of a while. And then once it gives</li> <li>[00:03:48.159] bit of a while. And then once it gives us a succeeded message, then we are</li> <li>[00:03:51.350] us a succeeded message, then we are</li> <li>[00:03:51.360] us a succeeded message, then we are ready for measurement. Now if we head to</li> <li>[00:03:54.550] ready for measurement. Now if we head to</li> <li>[00:03:54.560] ready for measurement. Now if we head to the actual measuring table, what we want</li> <li>[00:03:57.750] the actual measuring table, what we want</li> <li>[00:03:57.760] the actual measuring table, what we want to do is we want to take our uh spectr</li> <li>[00:04:00.149] to do is we want to take our uh spectr</li> <li>[00:04:00.159] to do is we want to take our uh spectr photoometer and then you'll see on the</li> <li>[00:04:02.149] photoometer and then you'll see on the</li> <li>[00:04:02.159] photoometer and then you'll see on the bottom here we've got these little</li> <li>[00:04:03.110] bottom here we've got these little</li> <li>[00:04:03.120] bottom here we've got these little guides. So we want to align that with</li> <li>[00:04:05.350] guides. So we want to align that with</li> <li>[00:04:05.360] guides. So we want to align that with actual ruler so it clips in. This will</li> <li>[00:04:07.589] actual ruler so it clips in. This will</li> <li>[00:04:07.599] actual ruler so it clips in. This will ensure everything stays nicely aligned.</li> <li>[00:04:09.830] ensure everything stays nicely aligned.</li> <li>[00:04:09.840] ensure everything stays nicely aligned. Then next thing I'm going to take this</li> <li>[00:04:11.110] Then next thing I'm going to take this</li> <li>[00:04:11.120] Then next thing I'm going to take this ruler and we're going to move it up till</li> <li>[00:04:12.550] ruler and we're going to move it up till</li> <li>[00:04:12.560] ruler and we're going to move it up till it's aligned with the bottom of the</li> <li>[00:04:14.309] it's aligned with the bottom of the</li> <li>[00:04:14.319] it's aligned with the bottom of the first row. And then we want to start on</li> <li>[00:04:17.749] first row. And then we want to start on</li> <li>[00:04:17.759] first row. And then we want to start on the actual white space next to it. It's</li> <li>[00:04:20.789] the actual white space next to it. It's</li> <li>[00:04:20.799] the actual white space next to it. It's quite important. Then to use this, I</li> <li>[00:04:23.430] quite important. Then to use this, I</li> <li>[00:04:23.440] quite important. Then to use this, I know we've covered before, but I'll just</li> <li>[00:04:24.710] know we've covered before, but I'll just</li> <li>[00:04:24.720] know we've covered before, but I'll just do it again. We want to keep in the side</li> <li>[00:04:26.710] do it again. We want to keep in the side</li> <li>[00:04:26.720] do it again. We want to keep in the side button till we see a green light go off.</li> <li>[00:04:29.749] button till we see a green light go off.</li> <li>[00:04:29.759] button till we see a green light go off. And then we want to scan it from the one</li> <li>[00:04:31.749] And then we want to scan it from the one</li> <li>[00:04:31.759] And then we want to scan it from the one side to the other side. And the movement</li> <li>[00:04:34.070] side to the other side. And the movement</li> <li>[00:04:34.080] side to the other side. And the movement should approximately be about 3 seconds</li> <li>[00:04:36.310] should approximately be about 3 seconds</li> <li>[00:04:36.320] should approximately be about 3 seconds long.</li> <li>[00:04:37.830] long.</li> <li>[00:04:37.840] long. Then we wait for the green light to go</li> <li>[00:04:39.749] Then we wait for the green light to go</li> <li>[00:04:39.759] Then we wait for the green light to go off and confirm that the scan was</li> <li>[00:04:42.710] off and confirm that the scan was</li> <li>[00:04:42.720] off and confirm that the scan was successful. Then we can move the ruler</li> <li>[00:04:44.629] successful. Then we can move the ruler</li> <li>[00:04:44.639] successful. Then we can move the ruler to the next line. And like I mentioned,</li> <li>[00:04:46.710] to the next line. And like I mentioned,</li> <li>[00:04:46.720] to the next line. And like I mentioned, now we're going to be going from the</li> <li>[00:04:48.070] now we're going to be going from the</li> <li>[00:04:48.080] now we're going to be going from the left to the right. Just make sure it</li> <li>[00:04:49.510] left to the right. Just make sure it</li> <li>[00:04:49.520] left to the right. Just make sure it starts on a white space.</li> <li>[00:04:51.749] starts on a white space.</li> <li>[00:04:51.759] starts on a white space. Do it again. And then you can see that</li> <li>[00:04:54.950] Do it again. And then you can see that</li> <li>[00:04:54.960] Do it again. And then you can see that is confirmed. Once again, if it has a</li> <li>[00:04:56.550] is confirmed. Once again, if it has a</li> <li>[00:04:56.560] is confirmed. Once again, if it has a red light, just rescan that one. And we</li> <li>[00:04:59.830] red light, just rescan that one. And we</li> <li>[00:04:59.840] red light, just rescan that one. And we scan from right to left.</li> <li>[00:05:02.710] scan from right to left.</li> <li>[00:05:02.720] scan from right to left. And then we do the last one. Now, also,</li> <li>[00:05:04.950] And then we do the last one. Now, also,</li> <li>[00:05:04.960] And then we do the last one. Now, also, you don't have to grab this thing too</li> <li>[00:05:06.390] you don't have to grab this thing too</li> <li>[00:05:06.400] you don't have to grab this thing too tight. You can hold it very loosely and</li> <li>[00:05:09.189] tight. You can hold it very loosely and</li> <li>[00:05:09.199] tight. You can hold it very loosely and just make it one smooth motion. Then if</li> <li>[00:05:12.070] just make it one smooth motion. Then if</li> <li>[00:05:12.080] just make it one smooth motion. Then if we head back to the software, we can see</li> <li>[00:05:13.830] we head back to the software, we can see</li> <li>[00:05:13.840] we head back to the software, we can see here line 1 2 3 and four were all</li> <li>[00:05:17.029] here line 1 2 3 and four were all</li> <li>[00:05:17.039] here line 1 2 3 and four were all succeeded or successful in scanning. And</li> <li>[00:05:20.070] succeeded or successful in scanning. And</li> <li>[00:05:20.080] succeeded or successful in scanning. And then to the right of that, you can see</li> <li>[00:05:21.749] then to the right of that, you can see</li> <li>[00:05:21.759] then to the right of that, you can see we've got our adjusted values based off</li> <li>[00:05:24.629] we've got our adjusted values based off</li> <li>[00:05:24.639] we've got our adjusted values based off the scans. And then what I'm going to do</li> <li>[00:05:26.790] the scans. And then what I'm going to do</li> <li>[00:05:26.800] the scans. And then what I'm going to do is simply say okay. And now you will see</li> <li>[00:05:29.029] is simply say okay. And now you will see</li> <li>[00:05:29.039] is simply say okay. And now you will see on the left our CMK values have</li> <li>[00:05:31.749] on the left our CMK values have</li> <li>[00:05:31.759] on the left our CMK values have automatically adjusted.</li> <li>[00:05:34.870] automatically adjusted.</li> <li>[00:05:34.880] automatically adjusted. Then under that we have a print chart.</li> <li>[00:05:37.350] Then under that we have a print chart.</li> <li>[00:05:37.360] Then under that we have a print chart. So let's say you want to reference the</li> <li>[00:05:39.830] So let's say you want to reference the</li> <li>[00:05:39.840] So let's say you want to reference the newly updated one. You can simply click</li> <li>[00:05:42.710] newly updated one. You can simply click</li> <li>[00:05:42.720] newly updated one. You can simply click that and then it will reprint the chart</li> <li>[00:05:44.629] that and then it will reprint the chart</li> <li>[00:05:44.639] that and then it will reprint the chart but with the updated</li> <li>[00:05:46.710] but with the updated</li> <li>[00:05:46.720] but with the updated values. Now I found sometimes with your</li> <li>[00:05:49.270] values. Now I found sometimes with your</li> <li>[00:05:49.280] values. Now I found sometimes with your medias you might have to come in and</li> <li>[00:05:51.189] medias you might have to come in and</li> <li>[00:05:51.199] medias you might have to come in and manually adjust the ink percentages or</li> <li>[00:05:53.350] manually adjust the ink percentages or</li> <li>[00:05:53.360] manually adjust the ink percentages or the max. So maybe one color is still</li> <li>[00:05:55.830] the max. So maybe one color is still</li> <li>[00:05:55.840] the max. So maybe one color is still bleeding a bit. Then you can just simply</li> <li>[00:05:57.350] bleeding a bit. Then you can just simply</li> <li>[00:05:57.360] bleeding a bit. Then you can just simply adjust it down here. But you obviously</li> <li>[00:05:59.510] adjust it down here. But you obviously</li> <li>[00:05:59.520] adjust it down here. But you obviously don't want to go too low cuz then you're</li> <li>[00:06:00.870] don't want to go too low cuz then you're</li> <li>[00:06:00.880] don't want to go too low cuz then you're going to start getting some</li> <li>[00:06:01.749] going to start getting some</li> <li>[00:06:01.759] going to start getting some inconsistencies in your colors. Now in</li> <li>[00:06:04.710] inconsistencies in your colors. Now in</li> <li>[00:06:04.720] inconsistencies in your colors. Now in my case I'm not going to print a sample.</li> <li>[00:06:06.150] my case I'm not going to print a sample.</li> <li>[00:06:06.160] my case I'm not going to print a sample. I'm just simply going to go next and</li> <li>[00:06:08.150] I'm just simply going to go next and</li> <li>[00:06:08.160] I'm just simply going to go next and move on to the next tab.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t017.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t018.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t020.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t021.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t023.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t025.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t026.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t028.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t030.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t031.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t033.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t035.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t036.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1R7BxOTjUuVZ3wYe79jP4QITLROvyDEAa/keyframes/t038.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>34. InkRIP - Linearization</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Linearization</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 2m 27s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":2,"seconds":27})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 05 Linearization.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/ICC Profiles - Pro 05 Linearization.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN</code> · content_length 162049705 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 146.772993</li> <li>keyframe_count: 12</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Now, in this next section, we're going</li> <li>[00:00:01.750] Now, in this next section, we're going</li> <li>[00:00:01.760] Now, in this next section, we're going to be looking at linearization.</li> <li>[00:00:04.470] to be looking at linearization.</li> <li>[00:00:04.480] to be looking at linearization. So, what that comes down to is pretty</li> <li>[00:00:06.789] So, what that comes down to is pretty</li> <li>[00:00:06.799] So, what that comes down to is pretty much the gradient or the gradient</li> <li>[00:00:09.430] much the gradient or the gradient</li> <li>[00:00:09.440] much the gradient or the gradient smoothness from one value to another.</li> <li>[00:00:12.709] smoothness from one value to another.</li> <li>[00:00:12.719] smoothness from one value to another. So, now under the actual linearization</li> <li>[00:00:15.270] So, now under the actual linearization</li> <li>[00:00:15.280] So, now under the actual linearization tab, you'll see we have a nice little</li> <li>[00:00:17.189] tab, you'll see we have a nice little</li> <li>[00:00:17.199] tab, you'll see we have a nice little message they give us here as well. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:19.349] message they give us here as well. Now,</li> <li>[00:00:19.359] message they give us here as well. Now, pretty much they're just telling you</li> <li>[00:00:20.630] pretty much they're just telling you</li> <li>[00:00:20.640] pretty much they're just telling you that, okay, listen, make sure your stuff</li> <li>[00:00:22.710] that, okay, listen, make sure your stuff</li> <li>[00:00:22.720] that, okay, listen, make sure your stuff dries properly before you do your scans</li> <li>[00:00:24.790] dries properly before you do your scans</li> <li>[00:00:24.800] dries properly before you do your scans and give pauses in between before you</li> <li>[00:00:26.870] and give pauses in between before you</li> <li>[00:00:26.880] and give pauses in between before you start scanning the next scan.</li> <li>[00:00:29.990] start scanning the next scan.</li> <li>[00:00:30.000] start scanning the next scan. So then what I'm going to do is I'm</li> <li>[00:00:31.189] So then what I'm going to do is I'm</li> <li>[00:00:31.199] So then what I'm going to do is I'm going to say print chart. This is pretty</li> <li>[00:00:33.110] going to say print chart. This is pretty</li> <li>[00:00:33.120] going to say print chart. This is pretty much going to look exactly the same as</li> <li>[00:00:34.950] much going to look exactly the same as</li> <li>[00:00:34.960] much going to look exactly the same as the previous one just with our updated</li> <li>[00:00:37.350] the previous one just with our updated</li> <li>[00:00:37.360] the previous one just with our updated settings. Then if we head back into the</li> <li>[00:00:39.910] settings. Then if we head back into the</li> <li>[00:00:39.920] settings. Then if we head back into the software like before, we want to go</li> <li>[00:00:41.430] software like before, we want to go</li> <li>[00:00:41.440] software like before, we want to go measure chart. Then also you want to</li> <li>[00:00:43.590] measure chart. Then also you want to</li> <li>[00:00:43.600] measure chart. Then also you want to make sure your spectrophotometer is</li> <li>[00:00:45.350] make sure your spectrophotometer is</li> <li>[00:00:45.360] make sure your spectrophotometer is docked on its docking station like</li> <li>[00:00:46.790] docked on its docking station like</li> <li>[00:00:46.800] docked on its docking station like before. Then we click this start</li> <li>[00:00:49.029] before. Then we click this start</li> <li>[00:00:49.039] before. Then we click this start measure. Once again we're waiting for it</li> <li>[00:00:50.950] measure. Once again we're waiting for it</li> <li>[00:00:50.960] measure. Once again we're waiting for it to say it's succeeded. Then we want to</li> <li>[00:00:53.189] to say it's succeeded. Then we want to</li> <li>[00:00:53.199] to say it's succeeded. Then we want to scan this one like before.</li> <li>Now, here's a good example of a scan</li> <li>[00:01:02.950] Now, here's a good example of a scan</li> <li>[00:01:02.960] Now, here's a good example of a scan done wrong. Flashes red. Then we just</li> <li>[00:01:05.350] done wrong. Flashes red. Then we just</li> <li>[00:01:05.360] done wrong. Flashes red. Then we just try again. Wait for the green light and</li> <li>[00:01:08.149] try again. Wait for the green light and</li> <li>[00:01:08.159] try again. Wait for the green light and then complete it.</li> <li>[00:01:11.270] then complete it.</li> <li>[00:01:11.280] then complete it. There we go. Then if we head back to the</li> <li>[00:01:13.990] There we go. Then if we head back to the</li> <li>[00:01:14.000] There we go. Then if we head back to the software, you can see on line four says</li> <li>[00:01:16.310] software, you can see on line four says</li> <li>[00:01:16.320] software, you can see on line four says there failed. Please scan again. And</li> <li>[00:01:18.710] there failed. Please scan again. And</li> <li>[00:01:18.720] there failed. Please scan again. And then scanned for successful. Then we can</li> <li>[00:01:22.789] then scanned for successful. Then we can</li> <li>[00:01:22.799] then scanned for successful. Then we can obviously also see the adjustments is</li> <li>[00:01:24.390] obviously also see the adjustments is</li> <li>[00:01:24.400] obviously also see the adjustments is made on the ride. But I'm going to say</li> <li>[00:01:25.749] made on the ride. But I'm going to say</li> <li>[00:01:25.759] made on the ride. But I'm going to say okay.</li> <li>[00:01:27.190] okay.</li> <li>[00:01:27.200] okay. And then we can see on the right there</li> <li>[00:01:29.109] And then we can see on the right there</li> <li>[00:01:29.119] And then we can see on the right there we've got a chart which shows the</li> <li>[00:01:30.469] we've got a chart which shows the</li> <li>[00:01:30.479] we've got a chart which shows the adjustments it made. Then after that we</li> <li>[00:01:33.670] adjustments it made. Then after that we</li> <li>[00:01:33.680] adjustments it made. Then after that we want to print a color separation result</li> <li>[00:01:36.149] want to print a color separation result</li> <li>[00:01:36.159] want to print a color separation result test. What that comes down to is going</li> <li>[00:01:38.550] test. What that comes down to is going</li> <li>[00:01:38.560] test. What that comes down to is going to give us a nice little test with a few</li> <li>[00:01:40.550] to give us a nice little test with a few</li> <li>[00:01:40.560] to give us a nice little test with a few variation of patterns and colors so we</li> <li>[00:01:42.870] variation of patterns and colors so we</li> <li>[00:01:42.880] variation of patterns and colors so we can currently see where we at. So</li> <li>[00:01:45.350] can currently see where we at. So</li> <li>[00:01:45.360] can currently see where we at. So obviously keep in mind what we're</li> <li>[00:01:46.469] obviously keep in mind what we're</li> <li>[00:01:46.479] obviously keep in mind what we're looking for on this chart is the max</li> <li>[00:01:49.830] looking for on this chart is the max</li> <li>[00:01:49.840] looking for on this chart is the max amount of color and then also gradients</li> <li>[00:01:53.190] amount of color and then also gradients</li> <li>[00:01:53.200] amount of color and then also gradients cuz we've not set up everything yet. In</li> <li>[00:01:55.270] cuz we've not set up everything yet. In</li> <li>[00:01:55.280] cuz we've not set up everything yet. In some areas, you'll see it's still</li> <li>[00:01:56.310] some areas, you'll see it's still</li> <li>[00:01:56.320] some areas, you'll see it's still bleeding, especially when it's multiple</li> <li>[00:01:58.709] bleeding, especially when it's multiple</li> <li>[00:01:58.719] bleeding, especially when it's multiple colors mixed where we've kind of set up</li> <li>[00:02:01.190] colors mixed where we've kind of set up</li> <li>[00:02:01.200] colors mixed where we've kind of set up the single value colors already. And on</li> <li>[00:02:03.670] the single value colors already. And on</li> <li>[00:02:03.680] the single value colors already. And on the right here, you can see where this</li> <li>[00:02:04.709] the right here, you can see where this</li> <li>[00:02:04.719] the right here, you can see where this weird mark, which we actually don't want</li> <li>[00:02:07.429] weird mark, which we actually don't want</li> <li>[00:02:07.439] weird mark, which we actually don't want uh going forth. But what this comes down</li> <li>[00:02:09.109] uh going forth. But what this comes down</li> <li>[00:02:09.119] uh going forth. But what this comes down to is the actual printer's head is</li> <li>[00:02:11.589] to is the actual printer's head is</li> <li>[00:02:11.599] to is the actual printer's head is hitting the material. Then back in the</li> <li>[00:02:14.390] hitting the material. Then back in the</li> <li>[00:02:14.400] hitting the material. Then back in the software, we can simply click next,</li> <li>[00:02:17.190] software, we can simply click next,</li> <li>[00:02:17.200] software, we can simply click next, which will take us to our ink limit</li> <li>[00:02:20.309] which will take us to our ink limit</li> <li>[00:02:20.319] which will take us to our ink limit mixed.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t011.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t014.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1FPZQx6eP9o8CRIk1WkZf-mbSj4NNYsLN/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>35. InkRIP - Ink Limit Mixed</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Ink Limit Mixed</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 3m 25s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":3,"seconds":25})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 06 Ink Limit Mixed.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/ICC Profiles - Pro 06 Ink Limit Mixed.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu</code> · content_length 279647993 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 205.079002</li> <li>keyframe_count: 22</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>ink limit mixed. What this comes down to</li> <li>[00:00:03.590] ink limit mixed. What this comes down to</li> <li>[00:00:03.600] ink limit mixed. What this comes down to is what is the limit of ink with our</li> <li>[00:00:07.430] is what is the limit of ink with our</li> <li>[00:00:07.440] is what is the limit of ink with our mixed channels. So in other words, if we</li> <li>[00:00:09.910] mixed channels. So in other words, if we</li> <li>[00:00:09.920] mixed channels. So in other words, if we putting two or three, maybe four</li> <li>[00:00:13.589] putting two or three, maybe four</li> <li>[00:00:13.599] putting two or three, maybe four channels over each other, like what is</li> <li>[00:00:15.669] channels over each other, like what is</li> <li>[00:00:15.679] channels over each other, like what is the max amount of ink it's allowed to</li> <li>[00:00:17.430] the max amount of ink it's allowed to</li> <li>[00:00:17.440] the max amount of ink it's allowed to put before it starts bleeding and so</li> <li>[00:00:20.630] put before it starts bleeding and so</li> <li>[00:00:20.640] put before it starts bleeding and so forth. So we basically this is where</li> <li>[00:00:22.550] forth. So we basically this is where</li> <li>[00:00:22.560] forth. So we basically this is where we're going to be controlling that. So</li> <li>[00:00:24.870] we're going to be controlling that. So</li> <li>[00:00:24.880] we're going to be controlling that. So now in this section we also have a nice</li> <li>[00:00:27.349] now in this section we also have a nice</li> <li>[00:00:27.359] now in this section we also have a nice little warning message here or</li> <li>[00:00:29.189] little warning message here or</li> <li>[00:00:29.199] little warning message here or information message. So once again like</li> <li>[00:00:31.750] information message. So once again like</li> <li>[00:00:31.760] information message. So once again like I mentioned earlier it is just depending</li> <li>[00:00:33.830] I mentioned earlier it is just depending</li> <li>[00:00:33.840] I mentioned earlier it is just depending on your material like what is the</li> <li>[00:00:35.830] on your material like what is the</li> <li>[00:00:35.840] on your material like what is the maximize boot before it starts bleeding.</li> <li>[00:00:38.549] maximize boot before it starts bleeding.</li> <li>[00:00:38.559] maximize boot before it starts bleeding. Okay. So what we want to do here then is</li> <li>[00:00:40.470] Okay. So what we want to do here then is</li> <li>[00:00:40.480] Okay. So what we want to do here then is we want to start off with printing</li> <li>[00:00:41.750] we want to start off with printing</li> <li>[00:00:41.760] we want to start off with printing another chart. So you'll see it's nicely</li> <li>[00:00:43.670] another chart. So you'll see it's nicely</li> <li>[00:00:43.680] another chart. So you'll see it's nicely labeled 1 2 3 and four. So we'll start</li> <li>[00:00:45.830] labeled 1 2 3 and four. So we'll start</li> <li>[00:00:45.840] labeled 1 2 3 and four. So we'll start with number one. Then we click this</li> <li>[00:00:48.549] with number one. Then we click this</li> <li>[00:00:48.559] with number one. Then we click this print chart. Wait for it to finish</li> <li>[00:00:50.950] print chart. Wait for it to finish</li> <li>[00:00:50.960] print chart. Wait for it to finish printing. And you'll see this time the</li> <li>[00:00:53.510] printing. And you'll see this time the</li> <li>[00:00:53.520] printing. And you'll see this time the chart looks slightly different. So now</li> <li>[00:00:55.510] chart looks slightly different. So now</li> <li>[00:00:55.520] chart looks slightly different. So now over here we can inspect the chart. Then</li> <li>[00:00:58.069] over here we can inspect the chart. Then</li> <li>[00:00:58.079] over here we can inspect the chart. Then on the right here you can see we've got</li> <li>[00:00:59.750] on the right here you can see we've got</li> <li>[00:00:59.760] on the right here you can see we've got some options. So we've got C1,</li> <li>[00:01:03.910] some options. So we've got C1,</li> <li>[00:01:03.920] some options. So we've got C1, C2, C3, and C4. So now if we're to the</li> <li>[00:01:08.310] C2, C3, and C4. So now if we're to the</li> <li>[00:01:08.320] C2, C3, and C4. So now if we're to the software here, we can see this two mix</li> <li>[00:01:11.030] software here, we can see this two mix</li> <li>[00:01:11.040] software here, we can see this two mix ink means the C2 and then we've got the</li> <li>[00:01:14.230] ink means the C2 and then we've got the</li> <li>[00:01:14.240] ink means the C2 and then we've got the three mix for the C3 four mix and that</li> <li>[00:01:17.590] three mix for the C3 four mix and that</li> <li>[00:01:17.600] three mix for the C3 four mix and that will be the C4. What we want to do after</li> <li>[00:01:20.310] will be the C4. What we want to do after</li> <li>[00:01:20.320] will be the C4. What we want to do after that is we want to go to each one of</li> <li>[00:01:22.310] that is we want to go to each one of</li> <li>[00:01:22.320] that is we want to go to each one of these charts. So we start with C2. Then</li> <li>[00:01:25.030] these charts. So we start with C2. Then</li> <li>[00:01:25.040] these charts. So we start with C2. Then what we want to do is we want to go and</li> <li>[00:01:26.550] what we want to do is we want to go and</li> <li>[00:01:26.560] what we want to do is we want to go and look which value bleeds the least. So we</li> <li>[00:01:29.910] look which value bleeds the least. So we</li> <li>[00:01:29.920] look which value bleeds the least. So we can still read the R and the the um</li> <li>[00:01:32.630] can still read the R and the the um</li> <li>[00:01:32.640] can still read the R and the the um numbers easily. So on the case of the</li> <li>[00:01:35.109] numbers easily. So on the case of the</li> <li>[00:01:35.119] numbers easily. So on the case of the 2C, I think this 180 looks pretty good.</li> <li>[00:01:40.310] 2C, I think this 180 looks pretty good.</li> <li>[00:01:40.320] 2C, I think this 180 looks pretty good. So what I want to do in the software, I</li> <li>[00:01:42.469] So what I want to do in the software, I</li> <li>[00:01:42.479] So what I want to do in the software, I want to adjust this to 180. Then next</li> <li>[00:01:46.069] want to adjust this to 180. Then next</li> <li>[00:01:46.079] want to adjust this to 180. Then next up, we want to go to the 3mix ink. And</li> <li>[00:01:48.710] up, we want to go to the 3mix ink. And</li> <li>[00:01:48.720] up, we want to go to the 3mix ink. And then we go on the chart like before. Now</li> <li>[00:01:51.190] then we go on the chart like before. Now</li> <li>[00:01:51.200] then we go on the chart like before. Now we want to assess and look what do we</li> <li>[00:01:53.270] we want to assess and look what do we</li> <li>[00:01:53.280] we want to assess and look what do we think looks the best. We say in this</li> <li>[00:01:55.109] think looks the best. We say in this</li> <li>[00:01:55.119] think looks the best. We say in this case I'm going to go for the 260.</li> <li>[00:01:58.870] case I'm going to go for the 260.</li> <li>[00:01:58.880] case I'm going to go for the 260. And then when I update it here 260.</li> <li>[00:02:02.389] And then when I update it here 260.</li> <li>[00:02:02.399] And then when I update it here 260. Then we want to do the same with a</li> <li>[00:02:04.069] Then we want to do the same with a</li> <li>[00:02:04.079] Then we want to do the same with a fourth mix. And then in this case I'm</li> <li>[00:02:08.309] fourth mix. And then in this case I'm</li> <li>[00:02:08.319] fourth mix. And then in this case I'm just going to make it 220. But in</li> <li>[00:02:11.029] just going to make it 220. But in</li> <li>[00:02:11.039] just going to make it 220. But in general I find with four mix you want to</li> <li>[00:02:12.390] general I find with four mix you want to</li> <li>[00:02:12.400] general I find with four mix you want to set it very low because it really just</li> <li>[00:02:15.030] set it very low because it really just</li> <li>[00:02:15.040] set it very low because it really just gets muddy very quickly. So with those</li> <li>[00:02:17.910] gets muddy very quickly. So with those</li> <li>[00:02:17.920] gets muddy very quickly. So with those adjusted, I want to print the next chart</li> <li>[00:02:20.390] adjusted, I want to print the next chart</li> <li>[00:02:20.400] adjusted, I want to print the next chart and then we can look at the results to</li> <li>[00:02:22.470] and then we can look at the results to</li> <li>[00:02:22.480] and then we can look at the results to see does it look better.</li> <li>Now I like to let these dry first and</li> <li>[00:02:30.309] Now I like to let these dry first and</li> <li>[00:02:30.319] Now I like to let these dry first and then what we can do is we lay them next</li> <li>[00:02:31.910] then what we can do is we lay them next</li> <li>[00:02:31.920] then what we can do is we lay them next to each other. Now we can see do we like</li> <li>[00:02:34.150] to each other. Now we can see do we like</li> <li>[00:02:34.160] to each other. Now we can see do we like the new result? I think it came out</li> <li>[00:02:36.949] the new result? I think it came out</li> <li>[00:02:36.959] the new result? I think it came out pretty all right.</li> <li>[00:02:38.949] pretty all right.</li> <li>[00:02:38.959] pretty all right. Then the full mick though I could go</li> <li>[00:02:41.110] Then the full mick though I could go</li> <li>[00:02:41.120] Then the full mick though I could go lower but for the sake of this tutorial</li> <li>[00:02:42.790] lower but for the sake of this tutorial</li> <li>[00:02:42.800] lower but for the sake of this tutorial I'm not going to. Then after that back</li> <li>[00:02:45.270] I'm not going to. Then after that back</li> <li>[00:02:45.280] I'm not going to. Then after that back in the software we want to print the</li> <li>[00:02:47.589] in the software we want to print the</li> <li>[00:02:47.599] in the software we want to print the next chart which is the linearization</li> <li>[00:02:50.550] next chart which is the linearization</li> <li>[00:02:50.560] next chart which is the linearization effect verification. Now what this will</li> <li>[00:02:53.190] effect verification. Now what this will</li> <li>[00:02:53.200] effect verification. Now what this will do is we'll print that classic chart we</li> <li>[00:02:55.110] do is we'll print that classic chart we</li> <li>[00:02:55.120] do is we'll print that classic chart we had before with all different reference</li> <li>[00:02:56.790] had before with all different reference</li> <li>[00:02:56.800] had before with all different reference and samples on it. Then we can assess</li> <li>[00:02:59.830] and samples on it. Then we can assess</li> <li>[00:02:59.840] and samples on it. Then we can assess this and see now the amount of inks.</li> <li>[00:03:03.030] this and see now the amount of inks.</li> <li>[00:03:03.040] this and see now the amount of inks. Does it look good or is it still pooling</li> <li>[00:03:05.030] Does it look good or is it still pooling</li> <li>[00:03:05.040] Does it look good or is it still pooling too much? As you can see here with the</li> <li>[00:03:06.630] too much? As you can see here with the</li> <li>[00:03:06.640] too much? As you can see here with the four times it's still a bit thick there</li> <li>[00:03:09.030] four times it's still a bit thick there</li> <li>[00:03:09.040] four times it's still a bit thick there but the rest look pretty good.</li> <li>[00:03:13.350] but the rest look pretty good.</li> <li>[00:03:13.360] but the rest look pretty good. Then after that, we're going to move on</li> <li>[00:03:15.270] Then after that, we're going to move on</li> <li>[00:03:15.280] Then after that, we're going to move on to the next and final stage of creating</li> <li>[00:03:17.750] to the next and final stage of creating</li> <li>[00:03:17.760] to the next and final stage of creating the ICC profile.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t009.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t011.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t014.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t016.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t017.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t018.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t019.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t020.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1tQbIP-43pQxxydmfrBa9CsIDKiNiIeRu/keyframes/t021.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>36. InkRIP - Create ICC File</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Create ICC File</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 2m 39s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":2,"seconds":39})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 07 Create ICC File.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/ICC Profiles - Pro 07 Create ICC File.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o</code> · content_length 170846013 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 158.685011</li> <li>keyframe_count: 12</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Now, when it comes to the actual final</li> <li>[00:00:02.310] Now, when it comes to the actual final</li> <li>[00:00:02.320] Now, when it comes to the actual final step here of creating the ICC profile,</li> <li>[00:00:05.510] step here of creating the ICC profile,</li> <li>[00:00:05.520] step here of creating the ICC profile, we have one more chart we want to be</li> <li>[00:00:07.590] we have one more chart we want to be</li> <li>[00:00:07.600] we have one more chart we want to be doing. And this will really tie things</li> <li>[00:00:09.830] doing. And this will really tie things</li> <li>[00:00:09.840] doing. And this will really tie things together. And then we'll create the</li> <li>[00:00:11.430] together. And then we'll create the</li> <li>[00:00:11.440] together. And then we'll create the chart. So now in the actual color</li> <li>[00:00:14.709] chart. So now in the actual color</li> <li>[00:00:14.719] chart. So now in the actual color manager, we're going to click next. And</li> <li>[00:00:16.150] manager, we're going to click next. And</li> <li>[00:00:16.160] manager, we're going to click next. And you'll see we are met again here with a</li> <li>[00:00:18.790] you'll see we are met again here with a</li> <li>[00:00:18.800] you'll see we are met again here with a few different options. On the left here,</li> <li>[00:00:21.269] few different options. On the left here,</li> <li>[00:00:21.279] few different options. On the left here, we've got the measured data. So, we want</li> <li>[00:00:23.910] we've got the measured data. So, we want</li> <li>[00:00:23.920] we've got the measured data. So, we want to once again just ensure that our</li> <li>[00:00:26.790] to once again just ensure that our</li> <li>[00:00:26.800] to once again just ensure that our device is set to the correct one, which</li> <li>[00:00:28.870] device is set to the correct one, which</li> <li>[00:00:28.880] device is set to the correct one, which it is. Our chart type, I'm just going to</li> <li>[00:00:31.669] it is. Our chart type, I'm just going to</li> <li>[00:00:31.679] it is. Our chart type, I'm just going to leave it on the default, but yeah, you</li> <li>[00:00:33.030] leave it on the default, but yeah, you</li> <li>[00:00:33.040] leave it on the default, but yeah, you can play with different charts if you</li> <li>[00:00:34.389] can play with different charts if you</li> <li>[00:00:34.399] can play with different charts if you want to. Then, we've got the width and</li> <li>[00:00:37.510] want to. Then, we've got the width and</li> <li>[00:00:37.520] want to. Then, we've got the width and the interval. Then, I'm going to click</li> <li>[00:00:39.590] the interval. Then, I'm going to click</li> <li>[00:00:39.600] the interval. Then, I'm going to click print chart. Once again, this is going</li> <li>[00:00:41.510] print chart. Once again, this is going</li> <li>[00:00:41.520] print chart. Once again, this is going to print us a chart, but this time it's</li> <li>[00:00:43.670] to print us a chart, but this time it's</li> <li>[00:00:43.680] to print us a chart, but this time it's going to be a lot of little color blocks</li> <li>[00:00:47.029] going to be a lot of little color blocks</li> <li>[00:00:47.039] going to be a lot of little color blocks with a variation of them. And we get</li> <li>[00:00:50.470] with a variation of them. And we get</li> <li>[00:00:50.480] with a variation of them. And we get some information on the top here about</li> <li>[00:00:52.229] some information on the top here about</li> <li>[00:00:52.239] some information on the top here about the chart. And then on the side you can</li> <li>[00:00:53.830] the chart. And then on the side you can</li> <li>[00:00:53.840] the chart. And then on the side you can see we've got one, two, three, four, and</li> <li>[00:00:55.510] see we've got one, two, three, four, and</li> <li>[00:00:55.520] see we've got one, two, three, four, and it'll go all the way down.</li> <li>[00:00:57.990] it'll go all the way down.</li> <li>[00:00:58.000] it'll go all the way down. Now, yes, unfortunately, you have to</li> <li>[00:00:59.910] Now, yes, unfortunately, you have to</li> <li>[00:00:59.920] Now, yes, unfortunately, you have to measure every single one of these, but</li> <li>[00:01:01.670] measure every single one of these, but</li> <li>[00:01:01.680] measure every single one of these, but this will give you a very accurate ICC</li> <li>[00:01:04.630] this will give you a very accurate ICC</li> <li>[00:01:04.640] this will give you a very accurate ICC color profile. So, it will take all</li> <li>[00:01:07.030] color profile. So, it will take all</li> <li>[00:01:07.040] color profile. So, it will take all these color blocks, get a general</li> <li>[00:01:08.550] these color blocks, get a general</li> <li>[00:01:08.560] these color blocks, get a general average, and adjust it accordingly. And</li> <li>[00:01:10.789] average, and adjust it accordingly. And</li> <li>[00:01:10.799] average, and adjust it accordingly. And once again, we want to click measure</li> <li>[00:01:12.870] once again, we want to click measure</li> <li>[00:01:12.880] once again, we want to click measure chart. And then make sure your</li> <li>[00:01:14.630] chart. And then make sure your</li> <li>[00:01:14.640] chart. And then make sure your spectrophotometer is docked. And then we</li> <li>[00:01:17.990] spectrophotometer is docked. And then we</li> <li>[00:01:18.000] spectrophotometer is docked. And then we want to click here, start measure. Once</li> <li>[00:01:19.910] want to click here, start measure. Once</li> <li>[00:01:19.920] want to click here, start measure. Once again, if we see succeeded, we can</li> <li>[00:01:21.910] again, if we see succeeded, we can</li> <li>[00:01:21.920] again, if we see succeeded, we can start. Now, I've already got everything</li> <li>[00:01:23.990] start. Now, I've already got everything</li> <li>[00:01:24.000] start. Now, I've already got everything set up here. So, you can see we've got</li> <li>[00:01:26.310] set up here. So, you can see we've got</li> <li>[00:01:26.320] set up here. So, you can see we've got our ruler on the first line and I'm</li> <li>[00:01:29.749] our ruler on the first line and I'm</li> <li>[00:01:29.759] our ruler on the first line and I'm starting on a white space. And then</li> <li>[00:01:31.429] starting on a white space. And then</li> <li>[00:01:31.439] starting on a white space. And then we're simply going to just scan every</li> <li>[00:01:33.270] we're simply going to just scan every</li> <li>[00:01:33.280] we're simply going to just scan every single one of these. Now, once again,</li> <li>[00:01:35.350] single one of these. Now, once again,</li> <li>[00:01:35.360] single one of these. Now, once again, the order is not that important if it</li> <li>[00:01:37.429] the order is not that important if it</li> <li>[00:01:37.439] the order is not that important if it comes to left to right, but it is</li> <li>[00:01:39.429] comes to left to right, but it is</li> <li>[00:01:39.439] comes to left to right, but it is important that you start by one, two,</li> <li>[00:01:40.950] important that you start by one, two,</li> <li>[00:01:40.960] important that you start by one, two, three, four, and go down. As you can see</li> <li>[00:01:43.350] three, four, and go down. As you can see</li> <li>[00:01:43.360] three, four, and go down. As you can see here, we're scanning through them. Every</li> <li>[00:01:44.630] here, we're scanning through them. Every</li> <li>[00:01:44.640] here, we're scanning through them. Every now and then, we'll get a fail and then</li> <li>[00:01:45.830] now and then, we'll get a fail and then</li> <li>[00:01:45.840] now and then, we'll get a fail and then you just sprint that one again or scan</li> <li>[00:01:47.990] you just sprint that one again or scan</li> <li>[00:01:48.000] you just sprint that one again or scan that one again. Now once you're happy,</li> <li>[00:01:50.310] that one again. Now once you're happy,</li> <li>[00:01:50.320] that one again. Now once you're happy, we simply say okay. Now you'll see the</li> <li>[00:01:52.550] we simply say okay. Now you'll see the</li> <li>[00:01:52.560] we simply say okay. Now you'll see the create ICC button has become available.</li> <li>[00:01:55.990] create ICC button has become available.</li> <li>[00:01:56.000] create ICC button has become available. If you want to, you can go there and</li> <li>[00:01:57.670] If you want to, you can go there and</li> <li>[00:01:57.680] If you want to, you can go there and adjust some separate things on the</li> <li>[00:01:59.830] adjust some separate things on the</li> <li>[00:01:59.840] adjust some separate things on the blacks and so forth. But I'm just going</li> <li>[00:02:01.429] blacks and so forth. But I'm just going</li> <li>[00:02:01.439] blacks and so forth. But I'm just going to leave mine the way it is set up.</li> <li>[00:02:04.069] to leave mine the way it is set up.</li> <li>[00:02:04.079] to leave mine the way it is set up. Okay. And then after that, what we want</li> <li>[00:02:05.590] Okay. And then after that, what we want</li> <li>[00:02:05.600] Okay. And then after that, what we want to do is simply click this create IC</li> <li>[00:02:07.749] to do is simply click this create IC</li> <li>[00:02:07.759] to do is simply click this create IC chart. Now, this is going to take a</li> <li>[00:02:09.589] chart. Now, this is going to take a</li> <li>[00:02:09.599] chart. Now, this is going to take a while or might take a while depending on</li> <li>[00:02:11.110] while or might take a while depending on</li> <li>[00:02:11.120] while or might take a while depending on the file size. You just wait for this to</li> <li>[00:02:13.750] the file size. You just wait for this to</li> <li>[00:02:13.760] the file size. You just wait for this to finish loading.</li> <li>[00:02:15.990] finish loading.</li> <li>[00:02:16.000] finish loading. I'm just speeding up mine for the sake</li> <li>[00:02:17.670] I'm just speeding up mine for the sake</li> <li>[00:02:17.680] I'm just speeding up mine for the sake of the tutorial. After it, it will give</li> <li>[00:02:19.670] of the tutorial. After it, it will give</li> <li>[00:02:19.680] of the tutorial. After it, it will give you a message saying it was successfully</li> <li>[00:02:22.869] you a message saying it was successfully</li> <li>[00:02:22.879] you a message saying it was successfully created. I'm going to say okay. And then</li> <li>[00:02:25.270] created. I'm going to say okay. And then</li> <li>[00:02:25.280] created. I'm going to say okay. And then you want to click finish. And then after</li> <li>[00:02:27.750] you want to click finish. And then after</li> <li>[00:02:27.760] you want to click finish. And then after we've clicked finish, it will add it to</li> <li>[00:02:29.350] we've clicked finish, it will add it to</li> <li>[00:02:29.360] we've clicked finish, it will add it to our actual list of ICC profiles.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t009.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t012.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t013.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t015.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1L8V9wIcS8rR7TLGn5nW9MuiPwipKr46o/keyframes/t016.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>37. InkRIP - Import / Export & Modify</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Import / Export & Modify</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 1m 14s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":1,"seconds":14})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 08 Import - Export & Modify.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/ICC Profiles - Pro 08 Import - Export & Modify.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u</code> · content_length 51188382 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 73.886009</li> <li>keyframe_count: 8</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Okay, next up we're going to be looking</li> <li>[00:00:01.270] Okay, next up we're going to be looking</li> <li>[00:00:01.280] Okay, next up we're going to be looking at importing, exporting, and modifying</li> <li>[00:00:03.429] at importing, exporting, and modifying</li> <li>[00:00:03.439] at importing, exporting, and modifying ICC profiles. Now, this is great if</li> <li>[00:00:06.150] ICC profiles. Now, this is great if</li> <li>[00:00:06.160] ICC profiles. Now, this is great if you've created one, but you notice</li> <li>[00:00:07.749] you've created one, but you notice</li> <li>[00:00:07.759] you've created one, but you notice there's something maybe slightly wrong</li> <li>[00:00:09.350] there's something maybe slightly wrong</li> <li>[00:00:09.360] there's something maybe slightly wrong that you can adjust it or maybe you want</li> <li>[00:00:10.870] that you can adjust it or maybe you want</li> <li>[00:00:10.880] that you can adjust it or maybe you want to back up something. So, then you can</li> <li>[00:00:12.390] to back up something. So, then you can</li> <li>[00:00:12.400] to back up something. So, then you can export it and import it at a later</li> <li>[00:00:14.390] export it and import it at a later</li> <li>[00:00:14.400] export it and import it at a later stage. So, now back on this main menu of</li> <li>[00:00:18.390] stage. So, now back on this main menu of</li> <li>[00:00:18.400] stage. So, now back on this main menu of the actual color manager after we've</li> <li>[00:00:20.230] the actual color manager after we've</li> <li>[00:00:20.240] the actual color manager after we've clicked finish, if we scroll all the way</li> <li>[00:00:22.710] clicked finish, if we scroll all the way</li> <li>[00:00:22.720] clicked finish, if we scroll all the way to the bottom, you'll see there's a new</li> <li>[00:00:25.029] to the bottom, you'll see there's a new</li> <li>[00:00:25.039] to the bottom, you'll see there's a new ICC profile we created with relevant</li> <li>[00:00:27.429] ICC profile we created with relevant</li> <li>[00:00:27.439] ICC profile we created with relevant information in it. Now, first of all, if</li> <li>[00:00:29.589] information in it. Now, first of all, if</li> <li>[00:00:29.599] information in it. Now, first of all, if we want to export this, we want to make</li> <li>[00:00:31.669] we want to export this, we want to make</li> <li>[00:00:31.679] we want to export this, we want to make sure the little check box is clicked.</li> <li>[00:00:33.750] sure the little check box is clicked.</li> <li>[00:00:33.760] sure the little check box is clicked. Click export and then choose a location</li> <li>[00:00:36.870] Click export and then choose a location</li> <li>[00:00:36.880] Click export and then choose a location where you want to export it to and it</li> <li>[00:00:39.270] where you want to export it to and it</li> <li>[00:00:39.280] where you want to export it to and it will export that color profile and we</li> <li>[00:00:42.630] will export that color profile and we</li> <li>[00:00:42.640] will export that color profile and we just wait for that to finish.</li> <li>If you had to click import, we can see</li> <li>[00:00:48.950] If you had to click import, we can see</li> <li>[00:00:48.960] If you had to click import, we can see we can find that one. You can just</li> <li>[00:00:50.389] we can find that one. You can just</li> <li>[00:00:50.399] we can find that one. You can just import it if you need to. Now, same</li> <li>[00:00:52.869] import it if you need to. Now, same</li> <li>[00:00:52.879] import it if you need to. Now, same thing with that selected on the check</li> <li>[00:00:55.670] thing with that selected on the check</li> <li>[00:00:55.680] thing with that selected on the check box, we click on modify. And this will</li> <li>[00:00:58.389] box, we click on modify. And this will</li> <li>[00:00:58.399] box, we click on modify. And this will give us some basic information here we</li> <li>[00:01:00.470] give us some basic information here we</li> <li>[00:01:00.480] give us some basic information here we can modify to um fine adjust this if we</li> <li>[00:01:04.469] can modify to um fine adjust this if we</li> <li>[00:01:04.479] can modify to um fine adjust this if we need to. But yeah, I'm just going to</li> <li>[00:01:06.070] need to. But yeah, I'm just going to</li> <li>[00:01:06.080] need to. But yeah, I'm just going to click cancel instead of saving.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1d789qcz2WCmzc21b2xw1y_GmSwwker9u/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>38. InkRIP - Use New ICC Profile</h3> <ul> <li>title: InkRIP - Use New ICC Profile</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 1m 44s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":1,"seconds":44})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo</code></li> <li>filename: ICC Profiles - Pro 09 Use New ICC Profile.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/ICC Profiles - Pro 09 Use New ICC Profile.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo</code> · content_length 133824258 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 103.607007</li> <li>keyframe_count: 11</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Next up, we're going to be looking at</li> <li>[00:00:01.189] Next up, we're going to be looking at</li> <li>[00:00:01.199] Next up, we're going to be looking at how we can actually use this new ICC</li> <li>[00:00:03.350] how we can actually use this new ICC</li> <li>[00:00:03.360] how we can actually use this new ICC profile and do an actual test print with</li> <li>[00:00:05.829] profile and do an actual test print with</li> <li>[00:00:05.839] profile and do an actual test print with it. So, I'm just going to go here into</li> <li>[00:00:08.710] it. So, I'm just going to go here into</li> <li>[00:00:08.720] it. So, I'm just going to go here into Ink and then we want to go to import.</li> <li>I'm going to select the artwork I want</li> <li>[00:00:16.870] I'm going to select the artwork I want</li> <li>[00:00:16.880] I'm going to select the artwork I want to do. Import it. And then I'm going</li> <li>[00:00:19.349] to do. Import it. And then I'm going</li> <li>[00:00:19.359] to do. Import it. And then I'm going just set a custom size</li> <li>[00:00:21.990] just set a custom size</li> <li>[00:00:22.000] just set a custom size so that um I don't print something too</li> <li>[00:00:24.070] so that um I don't print something too</li> <li>[00:00:24.080] so that um I don't print something too large.</li> <li>[00:00:25.750] large.</li> <li>[00:00:25.760] large. Then what we want to do is click print.</li> <li>[00:00:28.230] Then what we want to do is click print.</li> <li>[00:00:28.240] Then what we want to do is click print. and then it will bring up our actual</li> <li>[00:00:30.310] and then it will bring up our actual</li> <li>[00:00:30.320] and then it will bring up our actual print settings. Now, this is where it's</li> <li>[00:00:33.190] print settings. Now, this is where it's</li> <li>[00:00:33.200] print settings. Now, this is where it's important. We want to go on top to</li> <li>[00:00:35.030] important. We want to go on top to</li> <li>[00:00:35.040] important. We want to go on top to solution and then we want to scroll down</li> <li>[00:00:37.670] solution and then we want to scroll down</li> <li>[00:00:37.680] solution and then we want to scroll down until we find that newly created ICC</li> <li>[00:00:40.069] until we find that newly created ICC</li> <li>[00:00:40.079] until we find that newly created ICC profile. Otherwise, it's just going to</li> <li>[00:00:42.150] profile. Otherwise, it's just going to</li> <li>[00:00:42.160] profile. Otherwise, it's just going to use the last one that was selected and</li> <li>[00:00:44.790] use the last one that was selected and</li> <li>[00:00:44.800] use the last one that was selected and you won't see the benefits of the new</li> <li>[00:00:46.470] you won't see the benefits of the new</li> <li>[00:00:46.480] you won't see the benefits of the new one. Then, once you're ready and you</li> <li>[00:00:48.709] one. Then, once you're ready and you</li> <li>[00:00:48.719] one. Then, once you're ready and you make sure all your other settings are</li> <li>[00:00:50.150] make sure all your other settings are</li> <li>[00:00:50.160] make sure all your other settings are set correct, then you can click print.</li> <li>[00:00:53.270] set correct, then you can click print.</li> <li>[00:00:53.280] set correct, then you can click print. Now, if you maybe printing from a flash</li> <li>[00:00:55.590] Now, if you maybe printing from a flash</li> <li>[00:00:55.600] Now, if you maybe printing from a flash drive or you want to load to another</li> <li>[00:00:57.270] drive or you want to load to another</li> <li>[00:00:57.280] drive or you want to load to another machine, you just leave it on file under</li> <li>[00:00:59.510] machine, you just leave it on file under</li> <li>[00:00:59.520] machine, you just leave it on file under the same type as it is and you will see</li> <li>[00:01:01.990] the same type as it is and you will see</li> <li>[00:01:02.000] the same type as it is and you will see it will prompt you to save it. But in my</li> <li>[00:01:04.149] it will prompt you to save it. But in my</li> <li>[00:01:04.159] it will prompt you to save it. But in my case, my printer is already connected.</li> <li>[00:01:05.830] case, my printer is already connected.</li> <li>[00:01:05.840] case, my printer is already connected. So, I'm just going to go set this to the</li> <li>[00:01:07.429] So, I'm just going to go set this to the</li> <li>[00:01:07.439] So, I'm just going to go set this to the actual network TCP IP.</li> <li>[00:01:11.750] actual network TCP IP.</li> <li>[00:01:11.760] actual network TCP IP. Then I'm going to click print and this</li> <li>[00:01:13.190] Then I'm going to click print and this</li> <li>[00:01:13.200] Then I'm going to click print and this is going to send it to my production</li> <li>[00:01:14.789] is going to send it to my production</li> <li>[00:01:14.799] is going to send it to my production manager and then or job manager and then</li> <li>[00:01:17.830] manager and then or job manager and then</li> <li>[00:01:17.840] manager and then or job manager and then it's going to send it to the printer.</li> <li>[00:01:20.630] it's going to send it to the printer.</li> <li>[00:01:20.640] it's going to send it to the printer. And now here we can see it's starting to</li> <li>[00:01:22.230] And now here we can see it's starting to</li> <li>[00:01:22.240] And now here we can see it's starting to print. Then after that wait for it to</li> <li>[00:01:24.390] print. Then after that wait for it to</li> <li>[00:01:24.400] print. Then after that wait for it to dry and then cut it out.</li> <li>[00:01:27.030] dry and then cut it out.</li> <li>[00:01:27.040] dry and then cut it out. And yeah, you can see this final result.</li> <li>[00:01:28.469] And yeah, you can see this final result.</li> <li>[00:01:28.479] And yeah, you can see this final result. I think it came out pretty nice. But</li> <li>[00:01:30.469] I think it came out pretty nice. But</li> <li>[00:01:30.479] I think it came out pretty nice. But yeah, otherwise that is it on the</li> <li>[00:01:32.069] yeah, otherwise that is it on the</li> <li>[00:01:32.079] yeah, otherwise that is it on the process on creating ICC profile. I'll</li> <li>[00:01:34.950] process on creating ICC profile. I'll</li> <li>[00:01:34.960] process on creating ICC profile. I'll see you guys in the next section.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t006.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t007.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t008.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t009.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1OuPnWJYCoV4oDcGIKV4POwPIao1oIfDo/keyframes/t010.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>39. Practical - Process</h3> <ul> <li>title: Practical - Process</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1NnYW6FeOTu6GIsgXytOjUGA4ou8AlpB0</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> </ul> <h5>Practical Assignment - The "Trinity" Color Accuracy Challenge</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/07-ICC-Pro-Pactical-E.jpg" /></p> <h6>Assignment Overview</h6> <p>The ultimate test of a print professional is the ability to walk up to an uncalibrated machine and fix its color output. For this practical assignment, you will generate a brand new, custom ICC profile for a specific media of your choice (e.g., 100μm Calendered Vinyl or DTF Transfer Film) on your printing machine using the InkRIP Color Manager software.</p> <p>You will then use that profile to print a test graphic and submit photographic proof of your final color accuracy.</p> <h6>Part 1: The Pre-Flight Setup</h6> <p>Before touching the software, you must ensure your hardware environment is primed for calibration.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Step 1:</strong> Run a nozzle test directly from your printer to check for clogs. If there are gaps, clean the nozzle and run a final nozzle check from your control software to confirm the print head is 100% ready.</li> <li><strong>Step 2:</strong> Choose your "Trinity" and document it in your submission notes. Remember the Golden Rule: Your profile will only ever be valid for this exact combination of Printer, Ink, and Paper/Film.</li> </ul> <h6>Part 2: The InkRIP Profiling Workflow</h6> <p>Launch the InkRIP Color Manager tool, click "New", and select your spectrophotometer device.</p> <ul> <li><strong>The Naming Step:</strong> Name your profile logically (e.g., FastCOLOUR_PrimeInk_100umGlossVinyl.icc). <strong>Crucial requirement:</strong> You must type the identical profile name in both the English Name and Chinese Name fields to proceed.</li> <li><strong>Ink Limit Calibration:</strong> Print the single-channel ink limit chart with all driver color management disabled ("No Color Adjustment"). Let the print dry for at least 20-30 minutes so the ink colors shift into their true state. Scan the chart with your spectrophotometer to automatically adjust your base CMYK percentages.</li> <li><strong>Linearization & Mix Limits:</strong> Print and scan the linearization chart row-by-row, keeping your ruler steady to ensure a successful green-light scan instead of a red-light failure. Adjust your mixed ink limits to prevent muddy or green multi-color blacks.</li> <li><strong>Generate:</strong> Print your final large target chart, scan every single line, click "Create ICC", and export a copy directly into the InkRIP system directory.</li> </ul> <h6>Part 3: Verification & Print Test</h6> <p>Now it is time to prove that your new "translation dictionary" works.</p> <ul> <li>Download the Ambitious Academy Homework ICC Print Test Image (<strong><a href="drive_file_id 1NnYW6FeOTu6GIsgXytOjUGA4ou8AlpB0 (source_ref; not a public link)">Link</a></strong>).</li> <li>Import the image into InkRIP and set your layout scale.</li> <li>Go to <strong>Print Settings</strong>, open the <strong>"Solution"</strong> dropdown menu, and select your newly created custom ICC profile.</li> <li>Run a final demo print.</li> </ul> <h6>Submission Requirements</h6> <p>For your practical submission you must upload a single PDF report containing the following three items:</p> <h6><strong>1. The "Trinity" Specification Sheet</strong></h6> <p>Fill out this quick table so your assessor knows your environment variables:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Printer Model:</strong> (e.g., am.co.za FastCOLOUR 1.8m)</li> <li><strong>Ink Type:</strong> (e.g., Eco-Solvent Prime Ink)</li> <li><strong>Media Brand & Type:</strong> (e.g., AM 100μm Gloss Vinyl)</li> </ul> <h6><strong>2. InkRIP Software Proof</strong></h6> <ul> <li>Take a screenshot showing your newly generated .icc file successfully saved inside the InkRIP Color Manager.</li> <li>The filename must match your specification sheet.</li> </ul> <h6><strong>3. Visual Accuracy Photograph</strong></h6> <ul> <li>Take a clear, high-resolution photograph showing the physical print in well-lit conditions.</li> <li><em>What the assessor is looking for:</em> Smooth gray gradients with no sudden color jumps, zero ink pooling/bleeding, and rich neutral blacks that don't look green or muddy.</li> </ul> <p>Complete any write-ups, screenshots or videos then submit via email to the instructor at info@ambitious.co.za</p> <ul> <li>quizzes_following_this_lesson: 1 (full text in Quizzes)</li> <li>ICC Profile Creation (10 questions)</li> </ul> <h3>40. Video - Conclusion</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - Conclusion</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 53s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":53})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer</code></li> <li>filename: 06 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/06 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer</code> · content_length 74741368 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 52.5</li> <li>keyframe_count: 6</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Howdy guys. Well done on completing this</li> <li>[00:00:02.629] Howdy guys. Well done on completing this</li> <li>[00:00:02.639] Howdy guys. Well done on completing this course. So just a quick reminder, I like</li> <li>[00:00:05.510] course. So just a quick reminder, I like</li> <li>[00:00:05.520] course. So just a quick reminder, I like to do this at the end is that remember a</li> <li>[00:00:08.470] to do this at the end is that remember a</li> <li>[00:00:08.480] to do this at the end is that remember a real competency comes through</li> <li>[00:00:09.830] real competency comes through</li> <li>[00:00:09.840] real competency comes through experience. So even though you've</li> <li>[00:00:11.749] experience. So even though you've</li> <li>[00:00:11.759] experience. So even though you've completed the course, it's also very</li> <li>[00:00:13.190] completed the course, it's also very</li> <li>[00:00:13.200] completed the course, it's also very important that you now go and try put</li> <li>[00:00:15.509] important that you now go and try put</li> <li>[00:00:15.519] important that you now go and try put this new learned skills to practice. So</li> <li>[00:00:18.150] this new learned skills to practice. So</li> <li>[00:00:18.160] this new learned skills to practice. So the more you create these profiles and</li> <li>[00:00:19.990] the more you create these profiles and</li> <li>[00:00:20.000] the more you create these profiles and so forth, the better you get at it and</li> <li>[00:00:21.510] so forth, the better you get at it and</li> <li>[00:00:21.520] so forth, the better you get at it and the more you'll learn how to refine it</li> <li>[00:00:23.189] the more you'll learn how to refine it</li> <li>[00:00:23.199] the more you'll learn how to refine it and what is the tricks of the trade. I</li> <li>[00:00:25.750] and what is the tricks of the trade. I</li> <li>[00:00:25.760] and what is the tricks of the trade. I would encourage you guys go out there</li> <li>[00:00:27.349] would encourage you guys go out there</li> <li>[00:00:27.359] would encourage you guys go out there and start creating ICC profiles in the</li> <li>[00:00:30.630] and start creating ICC profiles in the</li> <li>[00:00:30.640] and start creating ICC profiles in the beginning maybe even some free ones just</li> <li>[00:00:32.470] beginning maybe even some free ones just</li> <li>[00:00:32.480] beginning maybe even some free ones just so you get your experience in a bit but</li> <li>[00:00:34.950] so you get your experience in a bit but</li> <li>[00:00:34.960] so you get your experience in a bit but at the end of the day I mean the real</li> <li>[00:00:36.790] at the end of the day I mean the real</li> <li>[00:00:36.800] at the end of the day I mean the real world skills matters so the more you do</li> <li>[00:00:38.389] world skills matters so the more you do</li> <li>[00:00:38.399] world skills matters so the more you do it the better you will become but yeah</li> <li>[00:00:40.549] it the better you will become but yeah</li> <li>[00:00:40.559] it the better you will become but yeah otherwise from me asel I thank you guys</li> <li>[00:00:42.869] otherwise from me asel I thank you guys</li> <li>[00:00:42.879] otherwise from me asel I thank you guys and I'll see you guys hopefully in the</li> <li>[00:00:44.630] and I'll see you guys hopefully in the</li> <li>[00:00:44.640] and I'll see you guys hopefully in the next course cheers</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/keyframes/t004.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/keyframes/t005.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>41. Course Review</h3> <ul> <li>title: Course Review</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5><strong>Your Feedback is Our Fuel!</strong></h5> <p>As you move forward and put your new skills to use, we kindly ask for a minute of your time to share your experience with others on Google.</p> <p>Your review not only helps future students decide if this course is right for them, but it also helps us continue to improve our curriculum, refine the courses, and ensure we're delivering the highest quality training in the industry.</p> <p><strong>Did you find the course:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Clear and easy to follow?</li> <li>Helpful in understanding your machine?</li> </ul> <p><strong>Click the link below</strong> to leave your review and let us know about your journey from beginner to pro!</p> <p><a href="https://g.page/r/CR2xnJEt_BjOEBM/review">https://g.page/r/CR2xnJEt_BjOEBM/review</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/qr-code-Google-Review-2.png" /></p> <p>Thank you again for choosing our course. We can't wait to see the incredible projects you create!</p> <p>Happy Creating!</p> <p><img alt="✨" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/2728.svg" /></p> <p><strong>The Ambitious Academy Team</strong></p> <h3>42. ICC Certification Reminder</h3> <ul> <li>title: ICC Certification Reminder</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Congratulations! You've Mastered the Course!</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/m7-ct-01.jpg" /></p> <p>We are so proud of you for completing the course! You are now equipped with the essential skills to take on real-world challenges, from start to finish.</p> <h6><strong>Get Certified!</strong></h6> <p><strong>Your final step to professional recognition is the Certification Exam.</strong></p> <p>This exam will independently test your mastery through both a <strong>theory component</strong> and a <strong>practical assessment</strong>, proving your skills to the industry.</p> <p><strong>Ready to turn your new expertise into official credentials?</strong></p> <p>Use the link below to register for the official certification exam:</p> <p><strong><a href="https://ambitious.academy/course/icc-profiles-course-certification">Certified Color Management Specialist</a></strong>.</p> <p>We are immensely proud of your hard work and know you are ready. Go get that certification!</p> <h3>43. Video - Bonus</h3> <ul> <li>title: Video - Bonus</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 32s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":32})</li> <li>video_source_type: embedded</li> <li>drive_file_id: <code>1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv</code> (source_ref; not a public link)</li> <li>transcript pending / keyframes pending / presentation extract pending</li> <li>video_source_url: (Drive preview omitted as a public link; file id kept as source_ref)</li> </ul> <p>(no lesson_content HTML in export — video-only or empty body; metadata above kept in full)</p> <h4>Drive extract</h4> <ul> <li>file_id: <code>1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv</code></li> <li>filename: 05 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>kind: video</li> <li>local_path: /workspace/academy/media/1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv/05 ICC Profiles.mp4</li> <li>source_ref: drive <code>1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv</code> · content_length 42583889 · original https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv/view</li> <li>extract_status: done</li> <li>caption_source: drive_timedtext</li> <li>duration_s: 31.601995</li> <li>keyframe_count: 4</li> </ul> <h5>Transcript</h5> <ul> <li>Howdy guys. Welcome to the bonus</li> <li>[00:00:02.710] Howdy guys. Welcome to the bonus</li> <li>[00:00:02.720] Howdy guys. Welcome to the bonus section. So now this is a little thing I</li> <li>[00:00:05.110] section. So now this is a little thing I</li> <li>[00:00:05.120] section. So now this is a little thing I like to add in all the courses where we</li> <li>[00:00:07.190] like to add in all the courses where we</li> <li>[00:00:07.200] like to add in all the courses where we fill it up with content that maybe</li> <li>[00:00:09.030] fill it up with content that maybe</li> <li>[00:00:09.040] fill it up with content that maybe wasn't that relevant for the course or</li> <li>[00:00:11.910] wasn't that relevant for the course or</li> <li>[00:00:11.920] wasn't that relevant for the course or it is maybe stuff that comes along</li> <li>[00:00:13.509] it is maybe stuff that comes along</li> <li>[00:00:13.519] it is maybe stuff that comes along afterwards. Maybe you have a request and</li> <li>[00:00:16.630] afterwards. Maybe you have a request and</li> <li>[00:00:16.640] afterwards. Maybe you have a request and it is quite an important topic, then</li> <li>[00:00:18.790] it is quite an important topic, then</li> <li>[00:00:18.800] it is quite an important topic, then we'll add it here. So come back to the</li> <li>[00:00:20.950] we'll add it here. So come back to the</li> <li>[00:00:20.960] we'll add it here. So come back to the section from time to time, see if it's</li> <li>[00:00:22.470] section from time to time, see if it's</li> <li>[00:00:22.480] section from time to time, see if it's new content. But otherwise, thank you</li> <li>[00:00:24.630] new content. But otherwise, thank you</li> <li>[00:00:24.640] new content. But otherwise, thank you guys for watching.</li> </ul> <h5>Keyframes</h5> <ul> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv/keyframes/last.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv/keyframes/t001.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv/keyframes/t002.jpg</li> <li>/workspace/academy/media/1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv/keyframes/t003.jpg</li> </ul> <h3>44. Course Bonus Section</h3> <ul> <li>title: Course Bonus Section</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>**Bonus Section: Advanced Topics and Requests **</h5> <h5></h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bonus-Section.jpg" /></p> <h5></h5> <p>This <strong>Bonus Section</strong> serves as a flexible, evolving repositories for all high-level technical skills and content that extends beyond this curriculum.</p> <h6><strong>Purpose and Scope</strong></h6> <p>The content in this section is designed to keep your knowledge current and responsive to specific industry needs. We utilize this section to introduce topics that were not part of the mandatory main course program, including request by students and industry professionals:</p> <h6><strong>Continuous Learning</strong></h6> <p>We encourage you to revisit this <strong>Bonus Section</strong> regularly. As the industry evolves, so too will this section. New tutorials, case studies, and advanced diagnostics will be added over time, ensuring your certification and skills remain at the cutting edge of a professional industry.</p> <p>If you have a topic you'd like to see covered here, please submit your request to info@ambitious.co.za</p> <h3>45. About Color Sensor</h3> <ul> <li>title: About Color Sensor</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Understanding Color Sensors (The Nix Ecosystem)</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/09-ICC-Color-Sensor-E.jpg" /></p> <p>Now that we’ve covered the heavy-duty spectrophotometers used to build our ICC profiles, it’s time to introduce the ultimate shop-floor quality control weapon: <strong>The Handheld Color Sensor</strong> (specifically systems like the <strong>Nix Digital Color Sensor</strong>).</p> <p>If the spectrophotometer is the industrial tool you use behind the scenes to map out your printer's entire language, the Nix sensor is your day-to-day, pocket-sized translator. It is the bridge between real-world physical objects and your InkRIP software.</p> <h6>1. What is a Handheld Color Sensor?</h6> <p>A Nix color sensor is an ultra-portable, Bluetooth-enabled device designed to capture color data instantly from almost any surface.</p> <p>Unlike trying to hold a smartphone camera up to a sample (where shadows, glare, and room lighting completely ruin the color reading), a Nix sensor is placed flat against a surface. It completely <strong>blocks out all ambient light</strong>, shines its own calibrated internal LED lights onto the material, and reads the color with absolute accuracy. It then sends the exact color coordinates (HEX, RGB, CMYK, or CIELAB) straight to your phone or computer.</p> <h6>2. Why Do We Need It? (The Spectrophotometer vs. Nix Sensor)</h6> <p>A common question at our academy is: <em>"If I already bought a spectrophotometer for my InkRIP profiling, why do I need a Nix sensor?"</em></p> <p>They serve two completely different, equally important roles in a professional print shop:</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Feature</th> <th>Spectrophotometer (e.g., i1Pro 3)</th> <th>Nix Color Sensor (e.g., Nix Spectro / QC)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Primary Job</td> <td>Profile Creation: Reads hundreds of small patches in a grid to build .icc configuration files.</td> <td>Quality Control & Matching: Reads a single spot color on a target object instantly.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Portability</td> <td>Tethered to a computer, requires a scanning bed/ruler setup.</td> <td>Pocket-sized, wireless, battery-powered for field use.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Best Used For</td> <td>Calibrating the printer, ink, and media relationship.</td> <td>Matching client samples and verifying final print accuracy.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h6>3. Real-World Print Shop Use Cases</h6> <p>In your printing business, you will use the Nix sensor for two major tasks: <strong>Brand Color Chasing</strong> and <strong>Delta-E Verification</strong>.</p> <h6>Brand Color Chasing (Inbound Matching)</h6> <p>Imagine a client walks into your shop, hands you a physical product-like a branded plastic container, a painted metal panel, or a stitched polo shirt and says, <em>"I need you to print vinyl decals that match this exact color perfectly."</em></p> <p>Once you have printed a job using your custom InkRIP ICC profile, you can use the Nix sensor to scan your physical print and compare it back to the client's original digital file. The software will instantly give you a ΔE pass/fail rating. </p> <p>This is how you see if your machine delivers exact color accuracy.</p> <h6><strong>Pro-Tip for Sign Makers:</strong></h6> <p>Substrates affect color reflection. If a client brings you a matte painted sample and you are printing onto a high-gloss vinyl, use the Nix sensor to check the printed gloss output. The custom ICC profile you built in Module 2 will handle the heavy lifting, but the sensor provides the final quality check before you ship the order.</p> <h3>46. Color Sensor - Process</h3> <ul> <li>title: Color Sensor - Process</li> <li>status: publish</li> <li>author: 0</li> <li>is_previewable: (empty)</li> <li>video_duration: 0h 0m 0s (raw {"hours":0,"minutes":0,"seconds":0})</li> <li>video_source_type: (empty)</li> </ul> <h5>Hands-On Guide to the Nix Color Sensor</h5> <p><img alt="" src="https://ambitious.academy/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/10-ICC-Color-Sensor-Process.jpg" /></p> <p>In this lesson, you will learn the exact step-by-step workflow to wake up your sensor, scan a client's physical sample, bring that color accurately into your production pipeline, and verify your final printed output on your machine without wasting a single millimeter of media.</p> <h6>Step 1: Device Unboxing & Calibration</h6> <p>Before your Nix sensor can read any colors accurately, it needs to be calibrated against its own internal white reference tile to ensure environmental conditions haven't skewed its sensors.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Wake the Device:</strong> Ensure your Nix sensor is fully charged. Remove it from its protective case or detach the magnetic base cap (depending on your specific model, like the Nix Pro or Nix Spectro).</li> <li><strong>Keep it Clean:</strong> Before scanning, check the optical aperture (the reading hole at the bottom) to ensure there is no dust, lint, or stray ink blocks blocking the lens. Clean it gently with a dry microfiber cloth if necessary.</li> </ul> <h6>Step 2: Establish the Bluetooth Link</h6> <p>The Nix sensor doesn't have a built-in screen; it passes all its data wirelessly to your smartphone, tablet, or workshop computer.</p> <ul> <li>Turn on <strong>Bluetooth</strong> on your mobile device or computer.</li> <li>Launch the <strong>Nix Toolkit</strong> or <strong>Nix Toolkit/QC App</strong>.</li> <li>Press the pairing button in the app. Place the sensor close to your device; the app will automatically detect it and display a "Device Connected" status confirmation.</li> </ul> <h6>Step 3: Scanning the Client’s Target Sample (Inbound Sampling)</h6> <p>Imagine a client hands you a corporate notebook cover or a painted sample plate and demands an exact match on your printed vinyl banner.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Place it Flat:</strong> Place the physical sample flat on your workbench. Ensure the area you want to scan is completely flat, clean, and free of texture wrinkles.</li> <li><strong>Position the Sensor:</strong> Place the Nix sensor directly over the target color area. The rubberized ring on the bottom of the device must form a <strong>complete seal</strong> against the surface. If any ambient room light leaks into the sensor during a scan, the data will be corrupted.</li> <li><strong>Trigger the Scan:</strong> Tap <strong>"Scan Surface"</strong> inside your Nix app. The internal calibrated LEDs will flash for a fraction of a second, and the app will instantly display the exact digital color breakdown.</li> </ul> <h6>Step 4: Translating Data for Your Design and RIP Software</h6> <p>Once the scan is complete, the Nix app will give you options to view the color in various color spaces. For our InkRIP production pipeline, we want to look at <strong>CIELAB (L<em>a</em>b*)</strong> or exact <strong>CMYK</strong> coordinates.</p> <ul> <li><strong>Note the Coordinates:</strong> Copy the digital color values from the app.</li> <li><strong>Inject into Design Software:</strong> Open CorelDRAW, Illustrator, or Photoshop. Create a spot color swatch and manually input the exact L<em>a</em>b* coordinates captured by the Nix sensor.</li> <li><strong>Save the Vector:</strong> Save your artwork file with this dedicated, named spot color layer.</li> </ul> <h6>Step 5: Printing with the Spot Color Library inside InkRIP</h6> <p>Now, we bring the file into the InkRIP software environment we configured in Module</p> <ul> <li>Import your design file into <strong>InkRIP</strong>.</li> <li>Navigate to the <strong>Spot Color Library</strong> tab. InkRIP will automatically detect the named spot color you created using the Nix coordinates.</li> <li>Assign that spot color to utilize your newly created <strong>Custom ICC Profile</strong> from the solution dropdown menu. This ensures InkRIP uses your custom calibration curves to interpret those exact coordinates perfectly for your specific printer, ink, and media combination.</li> <li>Send the file to print on your machine.</li> </ul> <h6>Step 6: Delta-E Quality Control Verification (Outbound QC)</h6> <p>Once your machine has finished printing, it's time to run a Quality Control (QC) check to prove your work is commercially perfect before the client collects it.</p> <ul> <li>Let your print dry completely (or fully cure it if running a DTF or UV-DTF workflow).</li> <li>Open the <strong>Nix QC App</strong> on your phone.</li> <li>Set your original scan of the client's physical product as the <strong>"Master Color Reference."</strong></li> <li>Place the Nix sensor over the <em>printed</em> version on your vinyl or film and tap <strong>"Scan to Compare."</strong></li> <li><strong>Check the Delta-E (ΔE):</strong> The app will calculate the exact color distance.<ul> <li><strong>ΔE below 1.0:</strong> An absolute flawless match.</li> <li><strong>ΔE between 1.0 and 2.0:</strong> Excellent commercial print industry standard. Pass the job!</li> <li><strong>ΔE above 3.0:</strong> The color shift is visible. This means your machine needs a nozzle clean, your paper profile settings are wrong, or you forgot to select your custom ICC solution template in InkRIP.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h6>Pro-Tip for Industrial Operators</h6> <p>When chasing brand colors on textured substrates like canvas or matte banners, take <strong>three separate scans</strong> with your Nix sensor on different parts of the sample and use the app's "Average" function. This flattens out structural shadows from the material weave and gives you a much more stable color baseline to feed into InkRIP.</p> <p>By combining the structural power of your custom InkRIP profiles with the pinpoint accuracy of a handheld Nix sensor, you completely eliminate color guesswork from your print shop. No more wasted ink, no more angry clients, and no more printing test strips all afternoon.</p> <h2>Quizzes</h2> <p>2 quizzes in nest order, each under the lesson it followed. Every question and every answer is kept, including answer_is_correct.</p> <h3>After lesson: RPS - Services</h3> <h4>Quiz: RPS - Quiz</h4> <ul> <li>follows_lesson: RPS - Services</li> <li>quiz_content: (empty)</li> <li>quiz_time: 0</li> <li>quiz_time_unit: minutes</li> <li>quiz_hide_time: (empty)</li> <li>quiz_feedback_mode: retry</li> <li>quiz_passing_grade: 80</li> <li>quiz_max_attempts_allowed: 0</li> <li>quiz_questions_order: rand</li> <li>quiz_hide_question_number: (empty)</li> <li>quiz_questions_layout: single</li> <li>quiz_explanation_enabled: (empty)</li> <li>quiz_skip_question_showing: (empty)</li> <li>question_count: 9</li> </ul> <h5>Question 1: Y Movement</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: What does the "Y movement" refer to in large-format inkjet printer mechanics?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · The paper or vinyl moving up or down while printing.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The printhead moving left and right while printing.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The rotation of the internal ink supply pump lines.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The firing frequency of the piezo actuators within the head.</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 2: X-Axis</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: Horizontal (X-axis) printing resolution is not fixed by physical nozzle spacing. Which parameters determine this dynamic resolution?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The exact media width and ink surface tension.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · The carriage speed and the frequency at which the system fires the nozzles.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The screening algorithm type paired with flash memory addresses.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The amount of internal nozzle offset and mainboard voltage.</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 3: Unsupported Resolution</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: If a file is sent to the printer with a resolution that is missing or unsupported in the PrintEXP control configuration list, what specific error will the system return?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · "Mismatched ICC look-up table parameters" </li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · "Flash configuration write failure" </li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · "Failed to obtain the Print mode parameter(Data processing mode)" </li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · "Invalid slot order array sequence"</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 4: Faster Print</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: Why are printers equipped with higher nozzle count heads (like the i1600 compared to the XP600) inherently faster?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · They bypass the stabilization delay required by PrintEXP control software.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · They operate using an un-linearized lookup table that processes files faster.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · They completely eliminate dot gain, allowing higher travel velocities. </li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · They can print a larger surface area or lay down more ink in a single pass.</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 5: Printer Driver</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: When creating a custom printer driver within InkRIP, what is the technically recommended workflow to ensure proper hardware logic handling?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Building a completely new driver profile from blank source text fields.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Modifying the color order settings before selecting a target producer board. </li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · Duplicating or copying an existing driver that shares similar hardware logic.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Exporting the global factory settings directly into the virtual printer installer.</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 6: Enhanced Resolution</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: How do advanced printheads, such as the i3200, achieve an enhanced native hardware resolution of 600 DPI?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · By cutting the carriage transit speed in half along the X-axis.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · By employing dual vacuum channels along the media transport path.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · By grouping nozzle rows with a slight internal offset so they do not align perfectly.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · By automatically doubling the electrical firing voltage.</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 7: A Pass</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: In digital inkjet operations, how is a single "pass" strictly defined?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The processing time required for the RIP software to rasterize an image block.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · One full rotation of the step motor advancing the vinyl substrate forward.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · The printhead traveling across the media in a single direction, either left or right.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The total time it takes for a printed dot grid to cure under a UV lamp.</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 8: Y-Axis Resolution</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: The i1600 printhead features 300 physical nozzles per row. What is its native, hardware-bound Y-axis resolution?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · 150 DPI</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · 1200 DPI</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · 300 DPI</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · 600 DPI</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 9: Resolution Not Synchronized</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: What occurs if the printing resolution selected within your operating software does not perfectly synchronize with the resolution defined in your active ICC profile?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The software will interpolate the missing data dots automatically using FM screening. </li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The print head will shift its physical nozzle columns to match the requested matrix. </li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The print job will complete at normal production speeds but omit the linearization curves.</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · The software will not know how to accurately apply ink for that specific dot density and will block the print. </li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h3>After lesson: Practical - Process</h3> <h4>Quiz: ICC Profile Creation</h4> <ul> <li>follows_lesson: Practical - Process</li> <li>quiz_content: (empty)</li> <li>quiz_time: 0</li> <li>quiz_time_unit: minutes</li> <li>quiz_hide_time: (empty)</li> <li>quiz_feedback_mode: retry</li> <li>quiz_passing_grade: 80</li> <li>quiz_max_attempts_allowed: 0</li> <li>quiz_questions_order: rand</li> <li>quiz_hide_question_number: (empty)</li> <li>quiz_questions_layout: single</li> <li>quiz_explanation_enabled: (empty)</li> <li>quiz_skip_question_showing: (empty)</li> <li>question_count: 10</li> </ul> <h5>Question 1: Smooth Transitions</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: Which process is specifically designed to balance ink flow and ensure smooth transitions from light gradients to deep solids?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Machine and Software Preparation</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Mixed Ink Limit Coverage</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Single Ink Interception</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · Linearization Calibration</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 2: Color Management</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: Why must you disable all color management settings in your printer driver before printing the ink limit scan chart?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To ensure the software automatically inputs the percentages</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To speed up the native printing resolution</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To minimize the required drying time</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · To ensure the chart prints completely raw without uncoordinated driver adjustments</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 3: Initial Test</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: What initial test must be performed directly from the printer during the Machine and Software Preparation stage?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Color Separation Result Test</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · Nozzle Test</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Linearization Calibration</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Mixed Ink Chart Inspection</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 4: Calibration Mode</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: What parameter must the "Calibration Mode" be configured to when setting up a new profile in InkRIP?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · CMYK</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · ICC</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Device Selection</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Linearization</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 5: Ink Limit</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: What is the primary purpose of the Ink Limit (Single Ink Interception) step?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To blend multi-color blacks into a rich tone</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To generate a smooth graphical curve for grayscales</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To test the connectivity of the Spectrophotometer</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · To find the maximum amount of individual color ink the media can absorb before pooling or bleeding occurs</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 6: Mixed Ink Limit</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: Why is the Mixed Ink Limit step critical when dealing with two, three, and four combined inks?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · It determines if the print media is vinyl or film</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · It ensures multi-color blacks combine into a rich black instead of turning muddy or green</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · It clears out any clogs remaining from the nozzle check</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · It matches the physical width and intervals of the target chart</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 7: Red Light</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: During the row-by-row scanning technique for Linearization, what does a flashing red light indicate?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · A successful row scan</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The profile has been successfully generated</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · The ink is too wet to read</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · A failed row scan</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 8: Dry Time</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: Why is it necessary to let the printed ink limit chart dry for at least 20–30 minutes before measurement?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To prevent ink from rubbing off onto the Spectrophotometer ruler</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To allow the InkRIP software time to process the file structure</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · To let the print media adapt to the native resolution</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · Because ink colors physically shift during the drying process</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 9: Golden Rule of Profiles</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: According to the "Golden Rule of Profiles," a custom ICC profile is only valid for which unique combination?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Control software, Spectrophotometer, and layout width</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Resolution DPI, English Name, and Chinese Name</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · The specific Printer, Ink, and Paper combination (the "Trinity")</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · Calibration Mode, Device Selection, and InkRIP software version</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h5>Question 10: Pro-Tip</h5> <ul> <li>question_type: singleChoice</li> <li>question_points: 1.00</li> <li>question_status: publish</li> <li>question_display_points: 1</li> <li>question_answer_required: 1</li> <li>question_randomize: (empty)</li> <li>question_order: 0</li> <li>question_negative_score: 0.00</li> <li>question_content: What is the critical "Pro-Tip" requirement regarding naming a new profile in InkRIP?</li> <li>question_explanation: (empty)</li> </ul> <p>Answers (4):</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · It must include the date and printer DPI</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="2"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · It must end with the file extension .icm</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="3"> <li>[CORRECT] answer_is_correct=1 · view_format=text · The exact same profile name must be typed in both the English Name and Chinese Name fields</li> </ol> </li> <li> <ol start="4"> <li>[incorrect] answer_is_correct=0 · view_format=text · It must only use lowercase English letters</li> </ol> </li> </ul> <h2>Sources</h2> <ul> <li>source_url: https://ambitious.academy/course/icc-profiles-course-online</li> <li>source_ref: academy.jsonl (dumps-check; public catalog dump)</li> <li>source_ref: nested Course export b72d7de272f4c30d9f4c6640d2ac20ff9ac8aa6376479e9601dcfd04593de203.csv</li> <li>source_ref: drive_file_id list (extract pending — this pass did not download Drive files)</li> <li><code>15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT</code> — extract done · /workspace/academy/media/15r1BuO3saWkNsoKiUGCFn_lYKlMSLtZT/</li> <li><code>10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh</code> — extract done · /workspace/academy/media/10KBBn98Gvt-75IVm4Q6QOw6oyAos4skh/</li> <li><code>19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9</code> — extract done · /workspace/academy/media/19XuziGLyItGtXtxNa0zJKTuNqUCM_fq9/</li> 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<li><code>1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer</code> — extract done · /workspace/academy/media/1nzGMWWhhaeeBuZTbKVE1Hz0hLKaIqOer/</li> <li><code>1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv</code> — extract done · /workspace/academy/media/1GJrl9OKjrj4vhcNK55xpnM58eclxnCdv/</li> <li>timestamp: 2026-08-21 SAST</li> <li>dest (do not write from this pass): T:\V\sources\academy\icc-profiles-course-online.md</li> </ul> </article> </main> <aside class="ei-shell ei-kb-source" aria-label="Knowledge base source"> <p class="ei-kb-source__brief">This is the public AM.CO.ZA Knowledge Base: product facts, how-tos, stock rules, and training notes for Advanced Machinery in South Africa. 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