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Maintop Color Consistency: Challenges and Solutions

scauna

New Member
Greetings everyone,

I am new to the community and excited to be here. Our current printing setup involves the utilization of a Taimes T1802 6FT DX5 printer, with the printing process facilitated through the software known as Maintop. Following the printing process, the generated PRN file is subsequently opened in the printer manager software for final execution.

My initial experiences with this printer have been quite positive. The Taimes T1802 stands out for its exceptional color clarity, precision in printing, and robust durability, which I find to surpass those of other Chinese printers within its class.

Despite these advantages, I have encountered challenges with color consistency when matching prints through Maintop. I am interested to hear from fellow users who employ Maintop RIP for their printing needs and would greatly appreciate insights into your experiences and opinions regarding its performance.

Additionally, I am seeking a color chart system to print out. This would enable us to maintain a standardized reference for prints and provide our clients with the opportunity to select their preferred colors with ease. If anyone has a color chart they're willing to share or any recommendations on where to find one, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to engaging in fruitful discussions and learning from this community's wealth of expertise.
 

unmateria

New Member
I have used it before... And well... I wont use it for production. Is more a DIY printer solution than a profesional one. And as every chinese printer out there, dont expect consistency between anything. It is what it is. An old dx5 printer with crappy everything and with a mainboard that cant handle the full dx5 resolution and comes with chinese refurbished printhead (no one last more than 1500 meters) when a original one can last years and years and all over 5000 meters

I dont want to look xxx (my english is very limited lol) but I suggest you (for you quality of life and your customers) that if you are going to be seriously on the printing business, buy a business printer and business software. A good rip is as important as a good printer, and Maintop is one of those exponents of crappy chinese software that simply cant do the job perfectly but just do it somewhat.
 
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