Tag Archives: Color Management
ICC Color Consistency Design to Output
How does ICC ensure color consistency from the design stage to the final output?
The ICC (International Co...
Target SID Values and Paper Types
In a print environment, what is the optimal target SID value, and how does paper type affect it?
The optim...
SID vs. Dot Gain in Print Quality
What exactly does Solid Ink Density (SID) measure and how does it differ from Dot Gain?
Solid Ink Density ...
Solid Ink Density
Solid Ink Density
/ˈsɑːlɪd ɪŋk ˈdɛnsəti/
Solid Ink Density, commonly known as SID, is a measuremen...
Dot Gain Compensation: Avoiding Economic Loss
What is the Ink Transfer Curve's goal regarding Dot Gain, and what economic risk comes from not using this dat...
Ink Transfer Curve: Purpose and Measurement Tools
What is the main goal of the Ink Transfer Curve, and what instruments do press supervisors use to monitor it? ...
Gray Balance Shift: Causes and Prepress Requirements
Our printed grays always shift towards a magenta or yellow tone. Does Gray Balance only affect the gray areas,...
Print Supervisor’s Guide: How to Check Gray Balance
Why is checking Gray Balance so crucial during the print run, and what tools do print supervisors use to verif...
Gray Balance
Gray Balance
/ɡreɪ ˈbæləns/
Gray Balance refers to the measurable and visual harmony of the three ...
Ink Transfer Curve
Ink Transfer Curve
/ɪŋk ˈtrænsfɜːr kɜːrv/
The Ink Transfer Curve is a vital tool in the printing i...
