Knowledge Base
PrintFactory
PrintFactory Knowledge BaseProofMaster
Recent Articles
Mapping Grommets to a Cutter Tool (e.g. Drill) in PrintFactory Workflow
Step 1: Create a Custom Grommet File Create a PDF containing a circle with its stroke defined as a spot colour, named to match the target tool (for example, Drill). A sample Drill.pdf is attached to this article as a reference. Open the PDF in ...Media Size Compensation
What Media Size compensation refers to adjustments made to the file to ensure accurate print output across different types of media (materials like vinyl, paper, fabric, etc.). It compensates for the shrink and stretch, single sided as well as double ...RIP Error 28 and -39 on Mac
When you see Error 28 in Processing tab, followed by an macOS error -39 in spooling tab in the RIP on Mac, this points to disk full. The files are not being written properly due to disk space. Error 28 → disk full → temp file missing => e.g. in RIP ...VISU PMM Wizard – “Show Missing” Patches
Overview The “Show Missing” feature in the VISU PMM Wizard (Gamut Measuring window) is a visual diagnostic tool. It helps identify patches that will not be used in the final profile calculation, even though they may have been measured. What does ...Color Mapping: Sequential option
The color mapping tool has 2 various option to apply the mappings set, either Sequential or not. Option available from V2026.1.1 To explain sequential and non-sequential spot mapping, we use the hypothetical example below. 100% Cyan patch and 100% ...
Popular Articles
PrintFactory Quick Start Guide
Activating your licence This couldn’t be easier: Follow the instructions in the email If you don't get an email then please check your spam You’re ready to go. Setting up new printers Setting up new printers takes a few seconds. For best results, we ...PrintFactory Visual Evaluation test form
At the end of the wizard to create a profile the option is offered to print the Visual Evaluation Test Form. The option will print the form. The actual test file has been designed to print full size at 584.5 x 444.5 mm Download The test forms can be ...ProofMaster Quick Start Guide
Activating your licence This couldn’t be easier: Follow the instructions in the email If you don't get an email then please check your spam You’re ready to go. Setting up new printers Setting up new printers takes a few seconds. For best results, we ...Ink Consumption Calculation
PrintFactory allows you to calculate ink usage and associated costs per job by completing two key steps: Defining ink consumption in the PMM Creating an ink price list in the Cloud These values will then be visible in the Job Info (RIP and Cloud), ...Direct Subscription Account Management
Direct subscription holders have the flexibility to add or remove devices from their subscription and modify their plan through the Cloud Hub. Any adjustments made to the license will result in an automatic billing adjustment. To make these ...