JDF export - database settings

 
The JDF export from InkZone creates a job preparation setup file for Techkon ExPresso and X-Rite scan software.
 
Note
From InkZone version 8.0.127 onwards, the JDF parameters can be setup in the calibration curve setup:
 


 
The manual setup (legacy):
 
1.       Go to the database and login with inkzone / testing:
 
2.       Look for the database document starting with JDF. Apply a search like:
 
 
3.       Edit the entries for the Paper and Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and the spot color setup:
a)       Color name within the JDF. It's the color name expected by X-Rite or Expresso software
b)      Colorbook name
c)       Lab values
 
 
 
Sample Expresso 4.2:
  
4.       Edit the entries for the colorbar name and the scan instrument setup setup:
d)      Colorbar front and colorbar_back
e)      Instrument parameter settings
 
  
5.       Store the changes
 
6.       Enable JDF creation in IZLoop setting. Select the JDF export path: