Calibrating, Printing and Proofing by the G7™ Method
Calibrating, Printing and Proofing by the G7™ Method
Calibrating, Printing and Proofing by the G7™ Method
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<strong>Calibrating</strong>, <strong>Printing</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Proofing</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> G7 <strong>Method</strong> Version 6, August 2006<br />
5 Preparation<br />
NOTE: This section refers mainly to press calibration, but is also applicable to o<strong>the</strong>r devices such as<br />
proofers or desktop printers<br />
5.1 Secure all materials<br />
Make sure all materials outlined in Section 4 are available. Remember <strong>the</strong> correct inks <strong>and</strong> paper are<br />
<strong>the</strong> most critical components to achieve <strong>the</strong> intended appearance of a GRACoL 7 commercial sheet.<br />
5.2 Assemble <strong>the</strong> press form<br />
A st<strong>and</strong>ard GRACoL 7 press form, illustrated here, can be purchased from www.printtools.org.<br />
GRACoL 7 press form (be sure you have <strong>the</strong> most recent version)<br />
If you want to make up your own form it should ideally contain;<br />
5.2.1 P2P Target<br />
The P2P23x target or later version. On devices with uncertain evenness, for example an offset press,<br />
include two P2P targets, rotated 180° from each o<strong>the</strong>r, as shown in <strong>the</strong> press form above.<br />
GRACoL P2P23xn Target<br />
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