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Uploading an Arlon Media Profile into Onyx Postershop

December 6, 2016

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One of the more frequently asked questions is, “How do you upload an Arlon profile onto the RIP software?” It’s very simple, and it only takes a few steps.

Download the ICC Profile

Now we are going to the Arlon website to download profiles. Select your region. Click the “Support” tab and choose “ICC profile.” Select the printer, RIP software and Ink you are using. Once those are selected, profile options will pop up.

Select the profile you want and click “Download.” Once the download is complete, go to the download folder and make sure the profile is there. If necessary, extract the file. You can now install the profile on to your RIP software.

To upload an Arlon media profile, you first need to download the profile from our website.

Upload an Arlon Media Profile

Once we download the profile, we are going to upload it to Onyx. First, click on “Media Manager.” Then select the printer to import to and the media library. Click on import media. Locate the OML file and click open. Click “OK” to import, imported media will be on the list. The new media is ready to use on the RIP queue.

Once you have installed the profile, you’ll get consistent print quality.

Kelly Kwo

Kelly started her career in 2000, working with a global provider of large-format advertising. Kelly was involved in a high-profile project developing large digital printers to output high-resolution graphics, which was unheard of at the time. Eager to expand on her knowledge, she joined the manufacturing side of the sign and graphics industry in 2006 when she joined Arlon.

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