PrintCity members Sun Chemical, UPM, manroland, Trelleborg and Sappi, plus alliance partners Fujifilm, GMG and Hammesfahr, have published an important new report on Process Colour Standardisation.

Process Colour Standardisation – Synopsis

The report is a guideline to better understand and use standardised process printing and workflow optimisation. PrintCity project members have shared their combined competencies to help implement standardisation, plus improve quality, consistency and productivity in offset printing. An important part of this project was the case study on PSO implementation and certification at the printer Hammesfahr in Germany.

Key topics in this extensive new comprehensive reference for all designers, printers, packagers and print buyers include:

·         Introduction: Colour Management; Standards, Specifications and Implementation; Certification, Key Control Parameters; Measuring Devices and Software Tools, Frequently Asked Questions, Glossary

·         Key Influences on Quality: Print Job Preparation & Design; GCR; PDF/X; Proofing system; Plates & Processing; Press; Blankets; Maintenance & Consumables; Inks & Dampening; Paper

·         Implementing Standardisation: Step-by-Step Implementation; Hammesfahr Case Study

·         Faster Colour OKs and Troubleshooting: Managing Press OK and Makeready; Resolving Some Common Problems

Do print buyers value standardisation?

PrintCity and f:mp (Fachverband  Medienproduktioner www.f-mp.de) made an assessment with German print users and designers to identify the perceived benefits from working with certified printing companies. The responses identified the three top benefits as improved quality, consistency and reduced errors.

Benefits

This report will give readers a unique, cross-process overview and guidance on best practice in this complex subject area. The use of standards and methodology is an integral aspect of latest Lean & Green business thinking. It will give direct benefits in greater efficiency, higher quality, predictability & consistency for production.

Dr Bernhard Fritz, Sun Chemical Product Manager Sheetfed Systems Europe and project leader comments, “The unique advantages from this comprehensive Process Colour Standards report include its ‘full value chain’ process overview, review of standards and methods, the Case Study with Hammesfahr and research work conducted together with the f:mp. We believe it is a ‘must read’ reference document for sheetfed and heatset web printers.”

This new publication can be obtained from any participating project member, or ordered online atwww.printcity.de/SHOP