>> The magenta cast would be evident to anyone, and, given a neutral file - which was printed neutral in 2 out of 3 cards - should be recognised by the printer. Way more than 2-4% discrepancy <<
Ellie, do you know about GCR? If a neutral tone is formed mostly of CMY with little K ink - it is harder for the pressman to hold a neutral. On the flipside, using more K in a coloured job can also have issues, but in neutral grey areas it is often a good thing. I would be happy to look at a low res copy of the CMYK file sent to the printer if you would like my advice on how I would have separated such an image. Offset print is a very much an art as well as a science. So a certain amount of tolerance is given for variation, but it should not be significant. Flatsheet is easier than web, newspapers often have major issues with consistent colour and tonal reproduction from start to end of the print run. Stephen Marsh. =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
