Actually, I think MHMG and I are getting close. Understanding that the issue with the file being rejected by the ESP is due to formatting issues in delimited text files which Excel modifies automatically is partly in large part, the problem. The i1 profile ESP in the Z3200ps printer reqires a specific format for the data and just balks at anything not conforming. Having come to an understanding regarding rounding/truncating files to be certain of 8 bit accuracy, potentially, with certain formulas applied and importing the files corectly in Excell, specific mixes of special files can be successfully exported that the Z will, in theory accept. MHMG is working on a few today, but so far there is no “single magic bullet”. Our approach at this point is to begin creating special CGATS custom files, test for certain they work flawlessly, then ultimately publish them on Z3200.com for all to access. I’m hesitant to introduce Monaco/Gretag archaic tech into the present mix, as it is known that i1 profile is the specific tech that the Z3200ps currently plays nice with, as verified by MHMG. After a think-tank session last night, three of us MHMG/ML/Mrs. ML)) came to certain conclusions that should lead to success. Not saying exactly what, yet, to prevent further muddying of the waters.
So now, altough pressing on full steam ahead, we’re slowing down to concentrate on this specific issue of proper formatting and MHMG will be working on adding more neutral and low frequency chroma near-neutral ramps for smoothing. It is our conclusion that offering the optimized files is in the end a far more practical solution than offering a convoluted process that most will not attempt to use, although that info will also be made available. Just an update on what our (MHMG/ML) direction currently is.
Best -
Mark L