Updates

Version 2.21 - Released 12-23-21

Note 12-23-2021: Compiled under macOS Mojave.
This version has been code signed. But now I need it notarized.
Will work by opening the Security & privacy settings and pressing open anyway. Working on getting this notarized. Click link to download Update 2.21

Version 2.20 - Released 06-10-19

Note 6-21-2019: My test showed that this runs on macOS Mojave.
I tested on 10.14 and then on 10.14.5
This was compiled under macOS Sierra.
Click link to download Update 2.20

Version 2.00 - Released 12-10-17

This version is a clear break from the previous application.
Compiled on Sierra as a native application; will run on El Capitan and Sierra. More testing needs to be done on El Capitan (3-22-18), as it runs on my El Capitan but has had problems on others.
This is a maintenance update.
After scanning the PDF for coverage, the scrolling is easier for viewing the results.
Scans faster for El Capitan and Sierra.
Has run on High Sierra without problems. If you try it out on High Sierra please let me know how it works :)
If you already have the InkCoverage program in your Application Folder, you can copy the downloaded version to the Desktop and try it out before moving it over the Applications Folder.

Moving forward, I will be replacing depreciating api calls as Apple moves their macOS forward.
These will be more maintenance updates.
Afterwards, I will be making improvements such as adding paper to the cost of the job, adding quantities, ability to load or save printer profiles, importing and exporting printer profiles, and adding the cost of the individual toner colors.
Click link to dowload Update 2.00

•UnZip.
•Double click InkCoverage_2_00.dmg file.
•In that disk volume find and drag program into Application folder and replace.
You can also launch from disk volume first to see if you like the new version before you drag into Application folder.

Version 1.175 - Released 05-22-16

Improved speed on scanning pdf files on El Capitan OSX 10.11
Applicable for versions Mavericks and Yosemite.
Progress of scan is indicated by the Scanning of Pages displayed.
On a multiple page PDF document; when 'Cancel' button is pressed it will continue scanning until that page is finished.
Speed is improved by 300% or more.
Compiled as a universal application and still runs on Tiger - El Capitan.
Click link to dowload Update 1.175

•UnZip.
•Double click inkcoverage_1_175.dmg file.
•In that disk volume find and drag program into Application folder and replace.
You can also launch from disk volume first to see if you like the new version before you drag into Application folder.

Version 1.174 - Released 06-29-10

Corrects errors in Cartridge Costs entry when locale currency is based on Euro.
Added support for Monochrome printers.
Fine tuned the grayscale model.
A more detailed report.
Allowed 0.0 entries for Color Cartridges. Can now just measure color coverage without costs.
Will add a click charge option in a later release.
Supports PowerPc, Intel, Tiger,Leopard, and Snow. Universal Binary.
Click link to download free update of Ink Coverage© program(version 1.174).
•UnZip.
•Double click inkcoverage_1_174.dmg file.
•In that disk volume find and drag program into Application folder and replace.
Launch from disk volume first to see if you like the report before you drag into Application folder.

Note: We are in the process of adding additional features.
1.Export scanned data - xml or csv.
2.Print estimating system.
This will be an upgrade.

Version 1.16 - Released 01-10-10

Corrects transparency in the background area in pdf's. This really became a problem under Snow. Under Snow, the coverage read, became inconsistant, even from the same file. This version is a compiled binary that supports Tiger, Leopard, and Snow. Supports PowerPc and Intel. Please install this version for all OS's.
Click link to download free update of Ink Coverage© program(version 1.16).
•UnZip on the Mac only.
•Double click inkcoverage_1_6.dmg file.
•In that disk volume find and drag program into Application folder and replace.

Version 1.15 - Released 08-27-09

Added Scan Selected Pages to the menu. Makes it easy to estimate newsletters and booklets.
Now if you have a booklet in which the covers are full color and the rest grayscale, you can select just those pages that are printing full color.

Added a none field for the selected pages. This will omit cost values from those pages.

Another added feature - program retains scan information from first scan.
This allows a quick cost comparison between more than one printer.
Cost comparisons between grayscale and full color.

Click link to download free update of Ink Coverage© program(version 1.15).
•UnZip on the Mac only.
•Double click inkcoverage_1_5.dmg file.
•In that disk volume find and drag program into Application folder and replace.

Version 1.14 - Released 08-06-09

Added print and save support for the calculated results.
Saves results as a txt file and can be reopened by Ink Coverage or other text editors. Each scan generates a new results window which can be saved or printed. Makes it easier to compare results scanned by multiple printer profiles.
Not in this version but is scheduled for Version 1.15 will be support for selecting pages which can be scanned color or gray or none. This will be great for book calculating.

Version 1.13 - Released 06-26-09

Fixed problems with Leopard OS.
A depreciated function call was used and the Leopard OS excluded from new release. A must fix for anyone upgrading or using Ink Coverage Program on Leopard.

Version 1.12 - Released 06-09-09

Fixed - Orientation - Portrait verses Landscape on grayscale scan. Calculation of cost was not correct when document set to 11x17 landscape scanning grayscale.

Version 1.11 - Released 05-27-09

Fixed - Orientation - Portrait verses Landscape on full color scan. Calculation of cost was not correct when document set to 11x17 landscape.

Version 1.10 - Released 03-31-09

Added percent coverage to the drum units on the laser printer.
If the drum unit percent is set to 0 - calculation will be based on square inches of sheet.
Added the waste unit to final calculation. Based on square inches of sheet.

Version 1.09

First release of Ink Coverage Program.