The Science…

The Perfect Proofing System represents a total rethink of how inks are prepped for press. Until now, the weak link in all in-plant color management systems has been hand proofing. Even when done the same day, by the same technician, it’s unavoidable -- variations can occur.

And even with the most skilled technician – when done days or weeks apart, the delta can be significant..

So, how does a Perfect Proofing System overcome these variables?

The unit features a revolutionary proofing head design plus precise feed and nip controls. Taken together, these mean you finally can identify a specific proofing fingerprint for any press – or individual color station.

The process is simple. Essentially, you just take a printed sample and the ink that was used. Put an anilox that matches the press in the proofing head; load the head with the same ink and do a drawdown on the same stock.

Next, you compare that proof with the press sample. If the readings are off, adjust the pressure or speed control and repeat the drawdown. Within 3 or 4 repeats, a good tech should be right on. The drawdown proof will be an exact match for the press sample.

That specific pair of speed and pressure settings is the key. Archive them, along with a couple other references and you’ve got a valid fingerprint. Then, whenever anyone reprograms the proofer with those same numbers, it will once more simulate the true reproduction characteristics of that specific print station.

So long as temperature and humidity are reasonably controlled, and physical changes aren’t made at the print station (changing nip or running with badly worn transfer rollers are issues), use those same settings for all future color mixes and your inks will go out right every time.

Your jobs run faster. You get more production every day – with no overhead increases. The increased efficiency all becomes pure bottom line profit.

Just as important – your makeready ink and stock costs plummet. All the cash you save just there stays right where it belongs – with you.