Chiunque si occupi di stampare prodotti o imballaggi sa che alcuni colori, come l’arancione, sono troppo difficili da riprodurre con i soli inchiostri CMY. Un quarto colore, il nero (K, che sta per “Key”, ossia il nero nel mondo della stampa) è spesso aggiunto per le applicazioni di stampa a colori sottrattiva. Dato che C+M+Y in effetti crea un colore marrone fangoso a causa delle impurità presenti negli inchiostri C, M e Y, l’aggiunta di un autentico inchi...
Posted February 10, 2023 by Scott Harig
In un mondo ideale, dovresti poter installare gli inchiostri sulla macchina da stampa ed eseguire il lavoro. Sfortunatamente, ogni anno i laboratori di stampa rotocalco e flessografica sprecano inchiostro, substrati e tempo cercando di ottenere i colori giusti. Nonostante sia più facile ottenere colori precisi grazie ai progressi tecnologici, ci sono ancora variabili che influiscono sul colore. In questa serie in tre parti, ti forniamo più di due dozzine di motivi per cui il colore...
Posted October 18, 2021 by Scott Harig
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...
Posted October 18, 2021 by Scott Harig
Stampa con gamma estesa I converter, con l’aumento della richiesta di varianti di prodotto e di una produzione snella, sono costretti a lavorare in modo più rapido e conveniente. L’implementazione della stampa con gamma estesa, detta anche stampa a palette colore fissa, è un eccellente strumento a disposizione dei brand owner e dei designer per specificare il colore realizzabile, e dei converter per ridurre i tempi di impostazione della macchina da stampa, pr...
Posted October 16, 2021 by Mark Gundlach
Black Friday. Not only is it the much anticipated start to holiday shopping, it’s also a day manufacturers have been preparing for all year long. Whether mass-producing holiday cards, candy canes, plastic toys, or festive clothing, accurate color is a must. Manufacturers can’t ship two of the same toy if they won’t match on the showroom floor, and holiday sweaters that are a shade off will end up at a discount store instead of a fashion boutique. Perfection is especially import...
Posted November 25, 2020 by X-Rite Color
As digital printing continues to grow, many printmakers are moving beyond traditional media to create artwork on substrates like wood, acrylic, textiles, and backlit materials. While the results can be beautiful, achieving exceptional print quality on these materials can be challenging. Enter the i1Pro 3 Plus. With its large aperture, polarization and transmissive capabilities, this new member of X-Rite’s i1Pro Family can create color profiles for substrates that are otherwise ...
Posted May 20, 2020 by X-Rite Color
G7® is a proof-to-print process control method that allows you to reliably and efficiently match the visual appearance of the output from multiple printing devices. It works by defining the gray balance and NPDC curves in conjunction with the traditional method of measuring tonal value increase (TVI/dot gain) for each color. G7 can be applied to any type of printing, regardless of the type of ink or printing method, including all types of digital, offset, flexo, gravure printing. It&r...
Posted February 27, 2020 by Mark Gundlach
La stampa digitale esiste da molti anni, ma in questo momento il settore attraversa una fase di drastici cambiamenti. Tra i vantaggi, rileviamo che le tecnologie di stampa digitale utilizzano inchiostri più sostenibili e offrono una maggiore affidabilità, una durata maggiore delle stampe e un miglior livello complessivo di efficienza e convenienza economica. Questi cambiamenti, però, obbligano i laboratori di stampa a modificare le modalità operative per rimanere comp...
Posted January 23, 2020 by Ray Cheydleur
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...
Posted December 19, 2019 by Ray Cheydleur
The Pantone Color Institute just announced PANTONE® 18-3838 Ultra Violet as the Pantone Color of the Year 2018! This news is always exciting because it sets the stage for upcoming trends for everything from housewares to fashion to packaging design. In fact, we have already seen shades of Color of the Year used in packaging and graphic design by forward-looking brands in the CPG, luxury, and beauty worlds as well as by personalities and artists seeking to stand out. Part of butt...
Posted December 11, 2017 by Mark Gundlach
