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Windows Crash dumps
1. Open the Registry Editor. Follow the steps below to open the Registry Editor: Press Win + R to open the Run command box. Type regedit in Run window and hit enter. Click Yes in User Control Window pop-up box Back up the Windows Error Reporting key: ...
How to check blocked traffic on the network on Mac OS
Issue description: : Layout and Editor for instance don't open. RIP opens OK. Layout and Editor only in Smartworking mode. To check: - Network connectivity (Ping) - Routing/network path (traceroute) - Application/service port availability (nc) How: ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Separation and Black generation
The K in CMYK stands for “Key”, NOT black as many might have you believe. The Key plate, in traditional color separations, is the plate that holds the detail in the image. In CMYK this is usually done with black ink. In the modern color-managed ...