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Basic Color box
Original Color
Color Box Strip
Original Color Simulationon Press calibrated to CMYK
Spot Color Spot Color Spot Color Spot Color Spot Ink Strip
Press
CalibrationPrinting Press Caracteristics
SubstrateInk
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DQ Box
Cylinder Cell Basic Engraverone
Caracteristics
Original Color Simulation Monitor calibrated to RGB
Color Box (Simulation of the Color Checker® Chart from GretagMacbeth™)
Monitor
Calibration
RGB Lights
Monitor Caracteristics
RGB
Design
Production
CMYK
Basic Color box Workflow
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Color Box Strip
Color Box (Simulation of the Color Checker® Chart from GretagMacbeth™)
Spot Color Spot Color Spot Color Spot Color Spot Ink Strip
Basic Color box Design Production (including Spectrophotometer, color patches, software)
Color MeasurementsMeasure Original Colors by the spectrophotometer. These color values can be entered into the Design
application like Adobe® Illustrator and Photoshop. Color defined as spot-colors are converted into the
color calibration of the monitor and the printing system.
Color Monitor CalibrationAmbient light conditions, brightness and light temperature have to be measured for a perfect simulation of
the reflected light and the looks of the colors in your room. This enable the viewer to see the same color
on screen as it shows in his working environment. For reference purpose, the color can be visualized under
different light conditions (recommended Mac OS).
Color Box and Color stripColor samples to certify color reproduction on Monitors and digital printers based on 24 colors of the
ColorChecker®. These colors are widely used in photography and are used as color quality reference
throughout the process of design to print.
Basic Color box Print Production (including spectrophotometer, ink/color patches, software)
Master CylindersOne set of engraved cylinders with 1617 reference CMYK ink patches. The engraved cell volumes have to
be in tide tolerances. The Master cylinder and the production cylinders can be certified using the
Microscope (see below).
With the Master Cylinder a custom standard is printed (target print or “finger print“) with the custom ink,
substrate and press settings.
Press Calibration With the spectrophotometer all ink patches have to be measured. The Software basICColor Print generate
the required Press calibration. This calibrations (ICC Profile) are needed to simulate the original colors
looks on a calibrated display or to simulate the gravure printing process on a digital ink jet printer (color
proof).
The need of spot colors and color matching must be certified before the cylinder production. With the
correct press calibration, hard copy proofs from digital printers and soft proofs on the computer display
simulate the press printing condition and the colors as they will appear on the respective substrate.
The same press calibration is used for engraving the cylinders. We recommend to engrave the DQ strip on
each cylinder for cell size certification of the cylinder using the microscope. The Basic Engraverone is
equipped with the functions for repeatable cell volumes. The coresponding contrast settings are preset.
Color Quality ControlThe Digidens densitometer may be used to assist the printer for a fast checkup of the gravure press
printing conditions. For a detailed ink and color analysis the spectrophotometer and basICColor catch pro
may be used.
Options for Design and ProductionProfessional Color Monitor (for Design and Print Production)
A good Monitor is needed to display colors correctly. The displays native white for the Printing Industry are
around 5000º to 6000º Kelvin. Monitors used in most other Industries have a white point from 6500º to
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Proof Capable Color Printer (for Design and Print Production)
The EPSON Stylus Pro Printers (recommended) print photorealistic color images. The same color printers
can simulate the printers Rotogravure Printing press. The necessary calibration are made by the Printer.
Microscope for Cylinder certification (for Print Production)
The microscope needs to have functions to reduce inaccurate measurements caused by the reflections of
the copper or chrome cylinder. This device is equipped with a dimmable coaxial light source and with a 5
Mega pixel camera. reflections and glare can be reduced to a minimum. (The software is included,
Windows PC or Tablet on request)
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Basic Color box
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