Both printers we've worked with using stochastic screening are using the Creo Staccato system. Flat tints, particularly three-color tints have been problematic, as have flesh tones. In the past, the option to mix screening on a single plate was not available to us. The printer we've used for most of the stochastic printing we've run so far is in Vancouver British Columbia (Canada) and is a major beta site for Creo. They are not the same printer on the project we've been discussing - I wish they were) When the problem of mottled tints and fleshtones first appeared, they suggested combined screening techniques, but the client (aka God in this case) didn't want to spend the time in testing. I've heard since that the technique of mixing FM and AM screening works well in these cases. I just don't have any experience to back it up.
Dear Jeff
I am looking at a couple of publications produced by a guy in Seattle whose print work I greatly admire. It shows none of the problems you are having to overcome and he seems to be using a similar system. I will email his details off list in case he can make any suggestions that may help you.
I'll let you know about the new proofing option as soon as we see one. It'll be quite a luxury to be able to compare a proof to an actual press sheet before we run.
Yes please keep us posted!
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