We'll Come to You!
At your location, an X-Rite Color Expert will walk you step-by-step through the Caldera features and functions for your digital workflow, teaching you how to achieve optimal color from creation to print. You’ll learn how to get the best match to photographic originals and gain control of spot colors for matching logo colors and cut vinyls. You’ll return to your job with real skills that will change the way you work every day.
This onsite training is for anyone who wants to improve Caldera knowledge, or who is just getting started. We will create a customized solution based on your specific needs.
We will create an agenda customized to your needs. See below for sample topics that can be included. Our experts have a depth of knowledge and are prepared to cover the topics that are important to you.
- Color Fundamentals overview discussing color models
- Understanding digital file attributes that effect print quality
- Workflow color management and the steps involved in building an ICC color managed workflow
- How to optimize solvent and aqueous printers utilizing speed, quality, and heater settings
- How to evaluate media compatibility, test for optimal settings and build custom media profiles to achieve the best possible match among different types of media and printers
- Color management settings for various workflows
- Selecting the proper measurement device and techniques for profiling, including grand format and UV printers
- How to measure and simulate cut vinyl’s and spot colors
- How to create display profiles for soft proofing
Getting Started
- Caldera Product Overview
- Installation of RIP and printers
- Caldera Interface
- Submitting Jobs
- Nesting
Preflight
- Digital Basics
- PDF Workflows
- Hot Folders and Workflows
Color Management
- Color Fundamentals
- ICC Color Management
- Spot Colors
- Monitor Profiling and Viewing Conditions
- Custom Profiles
Advanced Tools
- Verifier/Standards
- Back up and Install
- Compose