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Title: Interpolation settings for a target profiling question
Post by: rani on March 07, 2017, 03:43:17 PM
When printing 'Custom Patch Targets' (paper + ink + printer) the recommendation is to set interpolation to "Vector" with a "Recall job" for that matter.

1. Why is it not to turn the interpolation to "OFF" ?
2. Don’t we need to measure the RAW data without any intervention of any kind?
3. If the actual prints will be printed with "Fusion" there will be a difference in the outcome, no?

Rani





Title: Re: Interpolation settings for a target profiling question
Post by: Terry-M on March 08, 2017, 08:55:13 AM
Hi Rani
My take on your questions ...
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Why is it not to turn the interpolation to "OFF" ?
Because the target print may not match the printer native resolution. Vector is a basic interpolation method and will ensure adequate quality of the print.
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Don’t we need to measure the RAW data without any intervention of any kind?
Whatever, the driver will "interfere" with the data for printing that's why you calibrate.
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If the actual prints will be printed with "Fusion" there will be a difference in the outcome, no?
The interpolation method is not related to colour accuracy after calibration.

I can assure you, the job "{Q} printer target setup.job" works!

Terry



Title: Re: Interpolation settings for a target profiling question
Post by: rani on March 08, 2017, 09:54:00 AM
thank you Terry, I appreciate your reply!
No worries, I know the "{Q} printer target setup.job" works great ;)
Just wondering about things. I like to understand as much as I can of all aspects of the printing process.