How Printec Controls Dot Gain

At Printec, dot gain is not corrected after printing — it is compensated during file preparation and machine calibration.

We control it through:

1

Tone Curve Adjustments

Mid-tone curves are modified to account for expected ink spread.

2

Media-Specific Profiles

Each paper type has different dot gain characteristics. Profiles are adjusted accordingly.

3

Total Ink Coverage (TAC) Management

Excessive ink coverage can cause: drying problems, smudging, shadow blocking, and loss of detail.

Printec manages TAC limits to ensure stable reproduction.