Media Size Compensation

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 sided. 

Where to find

Media Compensation function is available in Layout and Editor.
Layout:  -> Edit -> Media Size Compensation
Editor:  -> click PMM -> 'Tape measure' icon 

From version 2.0 onwards: Media Compensation will be available exclusively in Calibrator/Color profile:



How to set it

- Select the Media compensation and click Print
- print the 1m square box and measure width and height
-  Enter values in Measured and the % of compensation is calculated. 
- if you use double sided, then after adjusting A, set B side and repeat. 

How it works

- The media size is linked to the pmm.  Every time this pmm is selected, the compensation to the image is applied. 
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Note:  in job info the size will still show as intended:  1000mm in is 1000mm in job info, even if it will print 1004mm to allow for shrink