Imagine sending the same print job to five different presses and getting identical color results every time. That’s the power of G7 certification. Developed by the nonprofit Idealliance, it’s recognized worldwide as the benchmark for uniform, predictable print...

Color management isn’t just a technical step – it’s the key to consistent, efficient, and profitable printing. That’s why industry experts developed Color Rules: a proven roadmap to optimize color management from prepress to the final printed sheet, maximizing...

In the world of printing, every second counts, and every drop of ink matters. In this episode of Color Rules, Clyde Tillman reveals why color management isn't just about aesthetics—it’s about efficiency. Discover how innovative solutions like LithoFlash help printers...

RGB vs Spectral Scanning: A Pressroom Perspective What’s the best way to maintain color consistency in print production—an RGB camera or a spectral scanner? In this quick but insightful video, Jack Frank from WestRock shares why they rely on the LithoFlash RGB camera,...

Phase 10 of the “Color Rules” covers the common question: How often does the camera read the color bar? The video goes in-depth into managing ink zones on the KBA press and breaks down the process step by step, explaining how ink settles zone by zone and how...

Phase 4 of the “Color Rules” is Color Control. Drive your press to target density! Watch this video for more insights on how to get there as quickly as possible and maintain density throughout the run. In the video, you'll learn about: The significance of a...

Lets dive deeper into the importance of inline color control in modern printing. Watch as our experts Clyde Tillman and Jack Frank discuss how crucial this technology is for achieving precision and maintaining quality throughout the printing process. In the video,...

In this video, we discuss the importance of establishing proper profiles for proofing devices to ensure consistent and accurate print results. The conversation includes best practices for validating proofs against internal standards and maintaining predictable color...

We wanted to share a video that dives into the nuances of G7 certification and color consistency in printing. In this discussion, we explore the advantages of continuous color evaluation over annual fingerprinting, emphasizing the importance of real-time data to...

"Our "Best Practice" is to outfit an internal proof with a paper and coating simulation and compare that proof to their proof. We want to make sure what we send out to press is absolutely achievable at press." We sit down with DJ Cabler and Jack Frank of WestRock, to...

"When your standard deviation over six months is less than a 0.8 Delta E, it's because of good people, good culture, and a solid process." We sit down with DJ Cabler of WestRock, to talk about how they use data to streamline their color management. Color Rules relies...

"You don’t know a process is in control unless you're measuring it, so we measure our output to see that we can prove we are in control of all possible variables." We sit down with Jack Frank of WestRock, to talk about how they use data to streamline their color...

"As a G7 Expert and G7 Expert Trainer, before we do any kind of G7 Calibrations we have to focus on stabilizing the system first." We sit down with Jim Raffel of ColorCasters, to talk about how they use data to streamline their color management.Color Rules relies on...

Color Rules relies on the adherence to four main phases. Each phase of the process requires a documented procedure that must be followed closely to achieve true success.  Is your press mechanically and chemically stable enough to be consistently replicated every day?...

Developed by renowned industry experts, these guidelines have been established to ensure successful color management and ultimate printing efficiency.   By following this proven and productive roadmap, you’ll optimize efficiency and maximize savings—from...