Model #: plv-prd
PantoneLIVE Production
For Print & Packaging
Designed for Print and Packaging
The PantoneLIVE Production - Print and Packaging license allows packaging converters and commercial printers to access a secure, cloud-based repository of common Pantone color libraries and the corresponding dependent color standards based on 34 common printing substrates. The Print and Packaging license syncs with X-Rite's InkFormulation Software, Color iQC and ColorCert Suite, giving your pressroom a closed-loop experience.
Benefits:
- Reduce makeready effort by targeting realistic packaging colors before going on press
- Decrease waste in the inkroom
- Shorten time to market
- Deliver consistent and repeatable color
- Improve visibility to performance across an increasingly complex supply chain
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- Save time, money, and rework by showing how colors will appear on the most common packaging materials before artwork goes into production.
- Communicate color intent internally or share with production partners to eliminate color risk earlier in the workflow.
PANTONE®, PantoneLIVE and other Pantone trademarks are the property of Pantone LLC. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pantone is a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated. Licensed under Sun Chemical Corporation. Sun Chemical’s patented technology enables the communication of a consistent, digital description of the desired appearance of a product. – [U.S. Patent Nos. 7,034,960; 7,202,976; 7,268,918; 7,417,764 and their foreign equivalents]. © Pantone LLC, 2017. All rights reserved.
Specifications
Digital Color Library Access | This license provides access to the digital Pantone color standards in the PantoneLIVE cloud for the following print and packaging substrates: Flexible packaging, folding cartons, and label, printed using a variety of inks and printing processes. |
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Internet Connection | Yes, for cloud synchronization |
Featured Support
Software:- PantoneLIVE Adobe Illustrator Plug-in v24.11 Build 4
- PantoneLIVE Adobe Illustrator Plug-in v23.11 Build 5
- PantoneLIVE Visualizer v2.3.1.1
- PantoneLIVE Ink Validation Software v1.1.0.2
- Who do I contact if I can’t get my PantoneLIVE license to work properly?
- Using PantoneLIVE with Esko Editors and Esko FlexProof E
- Adding PantoneLIVE™ login info to ColorCert
- PantoneLIVE license fails after upgrade to Adobe plugin
- PantoneLIVE license fails after upgrade to iQC
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ColorCert Desktop Tools
For Print Specification and Process Control
ColorCert Desktop Tools is a modular solution to create accurate color specifications and control processes at multiple points throughout the packaging workflow.

Color iQC Software
For Quality Control and Quality Assurance
With Color iQC software, specifiers and suppliers achieve consistent color throughout the entire supply chain in a variety of industrial, print, and packaging workflows.

InkFormulation Software
For Formulating Inks
InkFormulation Software is a fast, accurate, consistent ink formulation, formula creation, storage, approval and retrieval solution for offset, flexo, gravure and screen-printing inks.
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