Color related - Printing industry color matching system

â–  Source: Graphic Arts 202 issue/October 2000 Acknowledgement: Jin Jinrong Data collation: Cheng Siyue (continued above) A) Pantone is a color book of heaven? Pantone itself is also a printed matter, which is also affected by the printing conditions, so the color of each product will be different. It is undeniable that Pantone is a common guideline for color matching systems. It gives the printing industry a common guideline. However, having it does not mean that the selected color will be unbiased. There are four major factors that will affect its color accuracy. a) printing machine, paper 2) ink type 3) experience of printing technician 4) color matching system B) Does Pantone produce ink? Pantone itself does not produce inks, but has developed some formulas for dispensing spot color inks and printed reference books for these color matching systems as guidelines for color between industries. C) How to use the color matching system correctly? I) Regular updates: Even though everyone uses the same brand of color matching system, there are often more or less errors due to differences in the publication period, human losses, etc. Therefore, it should be replaced regularly for work needs. b) Using color tickets: Most people will use the color chart number or the computer software's color system as a test. But to be highly accurate, of course, is a small color ticket! D) How to choose the color matching system in Hong Kong? Most of the inks used in Hong Kong are Japanese inks. Their colors will be more tender and beautiful, and they will be different from the more natural colors in the United States. Therefore, they should pay attention to this when making color matching. The printing plant can make its own color matching system with its own model and ink and send it to the customer as a guideline for both parties. If you really have problems with the color accuracy, you can go to the Printed Materials Testing and Analysis Center for professional testing.
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