In digital printing, Printer Colorways refer to variations of a design that incorporate different color schemes while retaining the same pattern or layout. These colorway adjustments allow for efficient reprinting of designs with custom colors or brand-specific palettes.
In Inedit's ecosystem like neoTextil, neoStampa and neoCatalog, printer colorways streamline workflows by storing color substitutions and scheme settings, which can then be published or reprinted consistently. This is particularly useful when brands need precise color matching, as colorway files can contain specific color adjustments, inks, and profiles for accurate reproduction.
Printer Colorways (16-bit) are ideal for clients needing comprehensive color accuracy, ink control, and workflow compatibility, while Special Colorways (8-bit) offer simpler, limited use for basic RGB or device-based color needs.
Printer Colorways vs. Special Colorways
- Compatibility: Printer Colorways integrate across neoTextil, neoCatalog, and neoStampa, while Special Colorways are unsupported in neoCatalog.
- Workflow: Printer Colorways utilize schemes for consistent preview and ink management. Special Colorways are limited to basic RGB+device colors.
- Advantages: Printer Colorways provide color accuracy previews in neoStampa, support fluorescent inks, and allow recipe-based color matching.
- Limitations: Printer Colorways support up to 12 inks, lack scheme conversion, do not integrate with multi-scheme color libraries, and require neoStampa 10.1 or higher.
Advantages of Using Printer Colorways
- Compatibility across Inedit tools for enhanced support and workflows.
- Recipe-based color control for precise matching.
- Accurate previews in neoStampa for reliable output.
- Supports specialized inks like fluorescent and diluent.
- Generates color recipes for use in neoCatalog.
Risks & Limitations
- Limited to 12 ink channels.
- No conversion between schemes or inks with Special Colorways.
- Incompatible with multi-scheme color libraries.