Il color management ha generato una miriade di opportunità per inchiostri nuovi e particolari su un’ampia gamma di substrati come carta, tessuto, ceramica, materiali trasparenti e molti altri ancora. Per garantire di poter mantenere sempre accurato il colore quando si eseguono i lavori con queste nuove applicazioni, è necessario creare un profilo di stampa per ogni combinazione di stampante, inchiostro e substrato. X-Rite offre gli strumenti giusti per creare i profili in modo rapido e semplice....
Posted September 16, 2022 by X-Rite Color
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
Il color management ICC consente di avere un workflow prevedibile, uniforme e ripetibile in ogni fase, dall'acquisizione alla produzione finale. Per ottenere un workflow con gestione del colore è necessario calibrare i dispositivi e creare un profilo ICC per ogni componente: fotocamera, monitor, proiettore, scanner e stampante. Importanza della calibrazione e della profilazione Per ottenere i migliori risultati cromatici è necessario calibrare ogni dispositivo rientrante nel workflow, ...
Posted January 27, 2021 by Ray Cheydleur
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...
Posted August 07, 2020 by Kevin Aamodt
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 ...
Posted January 28, 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
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...
Posted November 10, 2016 by X-Rite Color
