Getting Started: Install, Activate, Configure

Congratulations! Time to download your software and get started towards better colour management.

Your Serendipity Subscription plan will activate within 30 minutes of your purchase. To confirm your status, simply Login, go to My Account, then check the Manage Subscriptions section.

Once your subscription is ACTIVE, follow the three steps below to set up your system.

get_app 1. Download & Install

The necessary installer packages are available on our Downloads page. Select your required files:

  • Download the installer package for your primary product: Blackmagic, Megarip, or Veripress.
  • Installing for multiple users or computers? You must also download the Stand-alone Serendipity Client file.

Product Installation Instructions

Click on your product below for detailed installation steps, which include instructions for the optional Stand-alone Serendipity Client.

Blackmagic IconBlackmagic

open_in_new View detailed instructions

Megarip IconMegarip

open_in_new View detailed instructions

Veripress IconVeripress

open_in_new View detailed instructions
cloud_download Download links for these installer packages are available on our Downloads page.

vpn_key 2. Activate Subscription

wifi Important: An active internet connection is required for activation. This process only works if a valid subscription has been purchased.

After installation, use the Server application corresponding to your product (Blackmagic, Megarip, or Veripress Server) and follow these steps:

  1. After installation, run the Server application.
  2. Go to the Server Help Menu > Check for Updates. Install all available updates.
  3. Once updates are complete, close and restart the Server.
  4. Go to the File Menu > Activate Subscription option.
  5. Login with your Serendipity registered email and password.
  6. Success! Your subscription is now active.

settings 3. Configure Settings

To begin processing jobs, you need to create three core components, which assign colour and output destinations:

palette Media: Controls output settings, colour correction, ICC profiles, and screening.
print Output: Determines where processed jobs are sent (printer, file, or remote destination).
tune Pagesetup: Assigns the Output, Media, and job submission methods.

This can be done manually (requires further calibration and profiling), or by using one of our pre-configured setups - with all the calibration and profiling done for you - accessed via the Media Catalogue application.

The Media Catalogue configuration method can be used for Blackmagic, Megarip and Veripress installations.

 

Launch the Serendipity Client Application

  • Ensure the Server application is running and activated.
  • Launch the Serendipity Client application (via desktop/dock icon, installation directory file, or Server screen > Launch menu).

info The Client will connect to the active Server and display the default monitoring system (Jobs).

Choose Configuration Method

Media Catalogue

The integrated Media Catalogue is the easiest way to get started. It downloads pre-configured Media setups from our online database.

Access: Via the Serendipity Client Help menu.

menu_book View Instructions ondemand_video Watch the Youtube video

Calibrate Printer: RGB Mode

Using the Serendipity Client to manually configure a printer for RGB output, using Printer's Screening or HTM Drivers.

This method requires manual input and control over colour management parameters.

menu_book View Instructions ondemand_video Watch the Youtube video

Calibrate Printer: CMYK Mode

Using the Serendipity Client to manually configure a printer for CMYK output, using Printer's Screening or HTM Drivers.

This configuration provides the most precise control over CMYK ink density and ICC profiling.

menu_book View Instructions ondemand_video Watch the Youtube video

Advanced Calibration - 1-bit CTP Proofing

For information on using Blackmagic / Megarip's own native screening, recommended for 1-bit CTP RIP proofing, refer to: How to Calibrate a Printer

For detailed information on specific modules/applications mentioned, see the relevant sections of the product manual.

Optional Step: Blackmagic / Veripress - Assign a Special Colour Set

  1. In the Serendipity Client window, select Server menu > Server Settings (Preferences).
  2. Select the Colour tab.
  3. Click on System Specials and select Reference-Lab (or your own specials).
  4. Click OK to dismiss the Settings window and apply changes.

Need Expert Assistance?

If you have a unique configuration or complicated calibration, contact one of our Experts to arrange support. Fees may apply.