Dot Gain Correction Curve
About Dot Gain correction
Dot gain correction allows for 2 uses:
- Compensate for dot gain curves in the imagesetter or platesetter RIP
- Make visual color adjustments
The dot gain correction curve is saved in the ICC profile.
How to edit Dot Gain curves
1. Open Calibrator
2. For dot gain correction: select the profile you wish to edit and click:
3. Select an ink channel and do any of the following:
- Select the respective curve and drag it to the desired position – (Master will amend all colors)
and/or - Click on a point in the curve and fill in the input and output percentages of this point:
Repeat this for each of the ink channels you wish to amend.
4. Click Save
5. If necessary, change the name of the printer profile.
Note: You may wish to change the name of the printer profile to indicate that dot gain compensation has been used.
You can also Import or Export tonal curves.