Color profiling professional service

[rgrotz]

Hi, apologies if this is rehashing an old topic (did a quick search but didn't find anything suitable). I'm based in South Africa and offer only basic RGB printer profiling (mainly for dye sublimation use). Many are jumping on the DTF band wagon and require CMYK profiles. Are there any recommendations for providers of such I can refer clients to - obviously they would need to courier test targets abroad? Many thanks in advance, Richard

[digitaldog]

DFT? Exactly what true CMYK device are you referring to?

[rgrotz]

Sorry to clarify DTF - "direct to film" printer, either a conversion of an Epson Ecotank 6 channel model (eg L1800) or a custom built model typically using an Epson i3200 or XP600 heads. These are run via RIP software (eg Acrorip) and use 5 colours - CMYK and White. A RIP requires CMYK profiles vs your typical RGB profile.

[digitaldog]

Sorry to clarify DTF - "direct to film" printer, either a conversion of an Epson Ecotank 6 channel model (eg L1800) or a custom built model typically using an Epson i3200 or XP600 heads. These are run via RIP software (eg Acrorip) and use 5 colours - CMYK and White. A RIP requires CMYK profiles vs your typical RGB profile.

It is a nastly rabbit hole with respect to RIPs (alternative print drivers); it is best to contact them as options range from none to proprietary to more open to profiling with 3rd party software products.