Das Farbmanagement hat unzählige Möglichkeiten für neue, attraktive Druckfarben auf verschiedensten Bedruckstoffen wie Papier, Stoff, Keramik, transparenten Folien u. v. a. m. eröffnet. Zur verlässlichen Farbgebung bei der Ausführung von Druckaufträgen mit diesen neuen Anwendungen müssen Sie ein Druckerprofil für jede Kombination aus Drucker, Druckfarbe und Bedruckstoff erstellen. X-Rite bietet Ihnen die richtigen Tools, damit Sie Profile im Handumdre...
The International Standards Organization has defined ISO 12647 as a set of Graphic Arts standards for printing. Included are eight parts: Part 1: Print parameters and measurement methods Part 2: Offset lithographic processes Part 3: Coldset offset lithography on newsprint Part 4: Gravure printing Part 5: Screen printing Part 6: Flexographic printing Part 7: Proofing processes working directly from digital data Part 8: Validation print processes wo...
ICC-Farbmanagement bedeutet die Einrichtung eines Workflows, der – angefangen von der Erfassung über das Proofing bis zur endgültigen Ausgabe – für vorhersehbare, konstante, zuverlässige und wiederholbare Ergebnisse sorgt. Für einen Farbmanagement-Workflow müssen Sie Ihre Geräte kalibrieren und für jede Komponente – Kamera, Monitor, Projektor, Scanner und Drucker – ein ICC-Profil erstellen. Gründe für die Kalibrierung und Profilerstellung Zur Erzielung optimaler Ergebnisse müssen Sie j...
A calibrated display is not just for photographers. If you browse inspiration photos online, send color samples back and forth via e-mail, or transfer color files between suppliers and customers, you need to calibrate and profile your display to trust the colors you see on-screen. When talking about monitor calibration, many people interchange illuminance, luminance and brightness, but they are not the same. Here are the differences you need to understand to properly calibrate and...
In my recent blog I explained why the demand for printed fabrics is increasing and the challenge this poses for the digital print industry. Today, with help from Digital Imaging Expert Scott Martin of Onsight, I will share tips and tools to help printers profile textiles for a consistent digital workflow. While smooth textures can often be measured using traditional digital tools, fabrics with texture or specular reflections (like coated canvases) can cause issues. It's a lot harder to achieve ...
Over the last few years, we have heard a lot about the circular economy and omnichannel marketing. While each is a trend in their own right, they are quickly converging on the print industry. To be successful in 2020, commercial printers will need to offer a wide range of print capabilities while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing waste. The Importance of Circular Economy and Omnichannel In a circular economy, the goal is to eliminate waste and maximize the con...
If you’re a commercial printer who wants to improve color quality and consistency, this blog is for you. X-Rite color management solutions for print and packaging deliver excellence in quality control, formulation and automation. Ray Cheydleur is a printing industry veteran of more than 20 years, a standards guru, and our Portfolio Manager for Printing and Imaging Products. Passionate and very knowledgeable about color, he has a talent for helping printers improve their color quality and c...