Dot Gain Correction Curve

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.

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