Proof GmbH: First Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 certified company worldwide

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Matthias Betz

Proof GmbH has again been certified by Fogra in September 2015, this time for the standards Fogra 51 (PSOCoated_v3), Fogra 52 (PSOuncoated_v3) and Fogra 39 (ISOcoatedv2).

Fogra Certificate Proof GmbH for Fogra51 and Fogra52 Proofs (PSOCoatedV3 and PSOUncoatedV3 proofs)

The Proof GmbH has thus reaffirmed it’s quality by the strict criteria of Fogra. The tests Fogra conducted went far beyond the pure colorimetric readout of a media wedge. The special proofs for Fogra were evaluated among the following criteria:

Color accuracy of the Ugra / Fogra media wedge CMYK 3
Overall color accuracy and gamut
Uniformity and homogeneity of the proofsProof GmbH has again been certified by Fogra in September 2015, this time for the standards Fogra 51 (PSOCoated_v3), Fogra 52 (PSOuncoated_v3) and Fogra 39 (ISOcoatedv2).
Color and gloss of the proofing papers used
Tonal range and tonality
Register and resolution
Status information on the proof
Tonal values

The color matching our proofs submitted for the test was confirmed by Fogra with date of September 24, 2015. The Proof GmbH is thus the world’s first company that has certification for the production of contract proofs on a Fogra 51 and Fogra 52.

We are very pleased that our preparation and the efforts of the past few months were rewarded by a successful certification. You can order Fogra51/52 proofs in our proofing shop Order Fogra 51 / Fogra 52 Proofs (PSOCoatedV3 and PSOUncoatedV3).

The full, 12-page report from Fogra can be downloaded here:
Fogra certification report on Proof GmbH of 2015 No. 29712

Proof GmbH: First Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 certified company worldwide was last modified: February 17th, 2016 by Matthias Betz

ISONewspaper 26v5 – WAN-IFRAnewspaper26v5 Proof Profil available

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Matthias Betz

The WAN-IFRA Standard Profile for newsprint “ISOnewspaper26v4.icc” is contained in countless newspaper printing specifications around the world, almost every German newspaper is printing to this proven standard.
Now the IFRA has placed a successor with the new ISO Newspaper 26v5 to the starting line, that increasingly conquers market shares. The new profile adapts the changes in ISO 12647-3: 2013, in particular with a decreased total ink coverage. The current ICC Profill called ISOnewspaper26v5.icc contains a total ink coverage of 220% and a dot gain of 26%. The name of the new profile is “WAN IFRAnewspaper26v5.icc”. The new newspaper printing profileWAN-IFRAnewspaper26v5 Proof Profil available.

Since today we offer proofs in ISONewspaper26v5.

ISONewspaper 26v5 – WAN-IFRAnewspaper26v5 Proof Profil available was last modified: December 9th, 2015 by Matthias Betz

IDEAlliance launches new V2 ICC Profiles

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Matthias Betz

On idealliance.org, new V2 ICC profile versions of the CRPC Profiles are available. The download includes the following ICC profiles:

SWOP2013C5_CRPC5 V2.icc
CGATS21_CRPC3 V2.icc
CGATS21_CRPC7 V2.icc
CGATS21_CRPC5 V2.icc
CGATS21_CRPC4 V2.icc
GRACoL2013UNC_CRPC3 V2.icc
CGATS21_CRPC2 V2.icc
CGATS21_CRPC1 V2.icc
GRACoL2013_CRPC6 V2.icc
CGATS21_CRPC6 V2.icc

No further documentation was available at that point on the IDEAlliance Website. The ICC files can be downloaded in a ZIP file here:

Version 2 (V2) ICC CRPC Profiles

IDEAlliance launches new V2 ICC Profiles was last modified: October 20th, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Fogra 51 and 52: The new printing conditions start in September 2015

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Matthias Betz

With long delay, the new printing conditions Fogra Fogra 51 and 52 – PSOCoatedV3 and PSOUncoatedV3 – will be presented at the end of September and finally come into practice. The German bvdm invites together with Fogra and ECI to a joint “kick-off” of the new printing conditions in the “Hochschule der Medien” in Stuttgart.

On Wednesday, the 30th of September 2015 from 10 o’clock representatives of the associations will introduce in the university the innovations, Karl Michael Meinecke wrote of the ECI mailing list.

In this kick-off the new, jointly developed printing conditions and to implement the ISO 12647-2:2013 are presented to printing and media professionals. Attendance is expected to be free, but registration with name and company to the email address ks@bvdm-online.de is requested. The event takes place at the HdM in auditorium i003 in the Nobel Straße 10, D-70569 Stuttgart (Vaihingen) in the Stuttgart Media University.

Fogra51 and Fogra52: A difficult start

The launch of Fogra51 and Fogra52 had been marked by delays and disruptions. Large series of measurements had to be discarded after testing, measurement technology as the new SpectroProofer ILS 30 or new proofing papers were delivered only with great delay. Several seminars on how to manage the change to the new ISO standards in the Fogra are running since late last year with numerous participants in full swing – only the new standards were still not in sight. Now there is at least the kick-off date at the end of September in sight.

Cirtainly, all involved representatives of associations and interested companies were often reminded of the negative model of the US standardization bodies:

The IDEAlliance had presented in 2013 probably too hastily developed new printing conditions for GRACol 2013 and SWOP 2013, but so far they hardly play any role in practice. Why? Even the IDEAlliance open most their publications on the new standards with the tenor: “If you are not extremely color-critical, there is no reason to change from the old standards to the new ones … Conclusion: Please stay with their established, old workflow with profiles from 2006 … we are currently working on numerous ‘supplements’ …”

PSOCoatedV3 and PSOUncoatedV3: What definitely comes

But it is clear: The new standards will bring many changes to companies in printing and prepress: The individual changes in detail: Continue reading →

Fogra 51 and 52: The new printing conditions start in September 2015 was last modified: September 23rd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

New SWOP and GRACoL 2013 Profiles available for proofing

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Recently Proof GmbH made available in their proof online shop the new US Proof Standards of SWOP and GRACoL with their 2013 profiles. Unlike the new Fogra51 and Fogra52 profiles from their Munich colleagues, the IDEAlliance have pushed their new standards forward and published new M1-based profiles already in 2013 – M1 meaning, that the new standards are measured in consideration of optical brightening agents (OBAs), and also contain a different white point than the previous SWOP and GRACoL profiles of 2006.

The release was perhaps a bit too early – even the Americans feel uneasy. So several documents of IDEAlliance regarding GRACoL 2013 and GRACoL 2006 almost discourages a necessity of a change towards the new profiles.

Ron Ellis and Don Hutcheson wrote: “The few minor changes are barely visible in most subject matter and should not significantly affect printers, designers or print buyers. […] In fact the differences are smaller than the typical variation between two good offset press runs “Not even image data or proofs must be adapted to the new standards”. The really good news Is that legacy image files and proofs produced using GRACoL 2006 Should not need to be adjusted or converted for printing or proofing to GRACoL 2013 (and vice-versa), except in rare situations.” GRACoL 2013 Guidelines

LAB values of the primary colors, white paper and more have of course changed, therefore the reluctance can be explained only by a degree of uncertainty, as the Fogra and the ECI will implement their new Printing Conditions Fogra51 and Fogra52 at the end of September 2015. But ont thing is for shure: When it comes to dot gain and paper white, the American profiles are noticeably different from the new PSOCoated standards of the German Fogra.

The Proof GmbH has already implemented the new GRACoL and SWOP profiles and provides proofs with the new printing conditions.

Specifically, we have included the following proof profiles:

SWOP 2013 C3
Profile: SWOP2013_CRPC5.icc or SWOP2013C3-CPRC5.icc
The profile is measured in M1 mode in consideration of optical brighteners and is printed on proofing papers with optical brighteners.
Maximum Ink coverage: 260%
GCR: Medium +
Maximum Black: 100%
Dot gain: CMY 16% K19%
Paper: Grade # 3 paper
Reference profile: CGATS21-2-CRPC5

SWOP 2013 C5
Profile: SWOP2013C5.icc
Based on CGATS-21-2 CRPC5, with adaptation (SCCA) on US Grade5 coated paper. White paper in LAB: 90/0 / -4
The profile is measured in M1 mode in consideration of optical brighteners and must be printed on proofing papers with optical brighteners.
Paper: Grade # 5 paper
Reference profile: SWOP2015C5

GRACoL 2013 Uncoated
Profile: GRACoL2013UNC_CRPC3.icc
The profile is measured in M1 mode in consideration of optical brighteners and must be printed on proofing papers with optical brighteners.
Maximum Ink coverage: 260%
GCR: Medium +
Maximum Black: 100%
Dot gain: CMY 16% K19%
Paper: N.N.
Reference profile: CGATS21-2-CRPC3

GRACoL 2013
Profile: GRACoL2013_CRPC6.icc
The profile is measured in M1 mode in consideration of optical brighteners and must be printed on proofing papers with optical brighteners.
Maximum Ink coverage: 320%
GCR: Medium +
Maximum Black: 100%
Dot gain: CMY 16%, K19,1%
Paper: N.N.
Reference profile: CGATS21-2-CRPC6

New SWOP and GRACoL 2013 Profiles available for proofing was last modified: September 16th, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Heaven 42 proofs on proof paper with optical brighteners

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Good consistency in the paper white of proof paper and original Scheufelen heaven 42 paper color

The Proof GmbH provides proofs for Scheufelen Heaven 42 papers on the new EFI 8245 OBA proofing paper. With this new proofing paper it is now possible to proof the bright-white paper dye of Heaven42l.

With Heaven 42 a bright white paper was developed by the German paper company Scheufelen, which opened up a new color whiteness. Especially technical motifs (shades of gray, silver tones from 4c, strong contrasts) act on Heaven 42 particularly brilliant and neutral. With an unchanged separation (eg with ICC profile “ISOcoated_v2”), but the printed image with the same color and dot gain looks considerably colder. Using images with warm tones (z. B. skintones) it is therefore recommended to do color adjustments.

We proofed Heaven42 on EFI Proof Paper 8245 OBA with optical brighteners and measure the Proofs M1 standard with consideration of optical brighteners. The proof can be provided with a UGRA / FOGRA media wedge and test report. Our Heaven42 proofs provide a good simulation of Heaven42 offered by Scheufelen for the ICC Profiles of Heidelberger Druck. The profile can be downloaded from the Scheufelen Website with additional notes from Scheufelen to pressure requirements etc., which are also included in the download of the profile.

The Heaven 42 Profiles can be downloaded here.

Scheufelen offers two ICC-Profiles for Download, we are proofing the profile of Heidelberger Druck (“_HD”).
Profile: Heaven42_AM_U280_K98_G80_HD.icc
Ink Coverage: ~280 % (U)
Black: GCR , 80 % (G)
Max Black: 98 % (K)
Proofing Substrate: EFI Proof Paper 8245 OBA Semimatt
Verification Profile: Made from Reference Data
Verification Lightning: M1 with OBA

Heaven 42 Proofs can be ordered directly in Proof store of Proof.de. Simply select the profile “Heaven 42 (Coated OBA)”.

Scheufelen Heaven 42 Heaven42 Vergleich mit ISOCoatedV2 Digitalproof der Proof GmbH

Bottom left: ISOcoatedv2 Proof on EFI Gravure Proof Paper 4245, Bottom right: Heaven 42 Proof on EFI Proof Paper 8245 OBA Above: Original paper white Heaven 42 by Scheufelen

Scheufelen Heaven 42 match with ISOCoatedV2 Digitalproof of Proof GmbH

Below: ISOcoatedv2 Proof to EFI Gravure Proof Paper 4245. Above: Heaven 42 Proof EFI Proof Paper 8245 OBA. Middle: Original paper pattern Heaven 42 Scheufelen

Heaven 42 proofs on proof paper with optical brighteners was last modified: August 13th, 2015 by Matthias Betz

New Proof papers for Fogra51 and Fogra52 in use

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Three weeks ago, we have introduced two new proofing papers for the proof of Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 Beta standard and other color standards, that require proof papers with optical brighteners:

EFI Proof Paper 8245 OBA Semimatte
EFI Proof Paper 8175 OBA Matte

A proof for coated papers with optical brighteners, we offer on semi matte EFI 8245 OBA semimatte with 245 gr / sqm. The EFI Proof Paper 8245OBA Semimatte has been specifically designed for proofing white and brightened, coated papers. The white point of this semi matte paper is very close to the values of the FOGRA51 profile and thus allows proofing of FOGRA51 with virtually no paper white simulation at all. It is also well suited for simulating paper conditions PC1 according to ISO 12647-2:-2013.

EFI Proof Paper 8245 OBA Semimatt

Weight: 245 g / sqm
Thickness: 245 microns
Opacity:> 95%
Gloss: 22%
CIE L * a * b * (M0): 95.8 | 0.9 | -4.3
CIE L * a * b * (M1): 96.0 | 1.1 | -5.6

For Proofs on uncoated papers with optical brighteners, we offer proofing on matte EFI 8175 OBA matte with 175gr / sqm. The EFI Proof Paper 8175OBA Matte has been specifically designed for uncoated proof standards. It is highly brightened and very suitable for proofing of Fogra52.

EFI Proof Paper 8175 OBA Matte

Weight: 175 g / m²
Thickness: 230 microns
Opacity: 97%
Gloss: 5%
CIE L * a * b * (M0): 96.8 | 2.5 | -7.7
CIE L * a * b * (M1): 97.0 | 3.0 | -10.8

New Proof papers for Fogra51 and Fogra52 in use was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 Beta Proofs available

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Matthias Betz

By switching to the new Fiery XF 6.1 and the use of the new X-Rite SpectroProofer ILS-30 measuring instruments, we are now able to proof the current beta versions of the new printing standards Fogra 51 and Fogra 52.

Since the current proofing profiles are available only in preliminary beta versions, the versions are of course not color binding and legally binding. Nevertheless, interested agencies and printers can get a picture of the current state of development and evaluate the coming changes of the OBA proofing papers used better match the colors of the new proofing standards.

We have created a new category in our Proof.de Store:
Fogra 51 / Fogra 52 Beta Proofs

The Fogra 51/52 Beta proofs are listed as follows:

Proof profile Coated:
PSO_Coated_v3_ECI Practice Fred15_Oct2014.icc

Proof profiles Uncoated:
PSO_Uncoated_v3_eci_Fred15-July2014.icc
PSO_Uncoated_blueish_v3_ (ECI) -Fred15-July.icc

Software: Fiery XF 6.1
Proof printer: EPSON 7900/9900
Measurement: Epson / X-Rite SpectroProofer ILS30
Measuring standard: M1 with UV

Proof Paper Coated: EFI Proof Paper 8245OBA Semimatt 245gr / sqm
Proof Paper Uncoated: EFI Proof Paper 8175OBA Matt 175gr / sqm

Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 Beta Proofs available was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Proof.de Introduced new measuring technology: X-Rite SpectroProofer ILS30

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Matthias Betz

With the new SpectroProofer ILS30 made by X-Rite, Proof GmbH has created the basis for automated measurements and Proof verifications according to M1 standard. Proofs with optical brighteners (OBAs – Optical Brightning Agents) can now be measured. Contrary to earlier announcements, the new SpectroProofer are also able to measure the current proofing standards as before in M0 measurement standard.

Because of the new ILS30 SpectroProofer, the layout of the Ugra / Fogra media wedge was slightly modified. For a comparison between old and new media wedge, see the image below.

Detailed X-Rite SpectroProofer ILS30 measuring head compared with X-Rite SpectroProofer ILS20

Detail Spectroproofer ILS30 front, ILS20 at the back

X-Rite Spectroproofer ILS30 Packaging

Continue reading →

Proof.de Introduced new measuring technology: X-Rite SpectroProofer ILS30 was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Proof.de updated its proofing Software to Fiery XF 6.1

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Proof.de has updated its proofing software to Fiery XF Proofing 6.1 and so successfully finished preparations for the production of proofs in the upcoming Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 color standards. The new software version also supports the now available new Spektroproofer ILS-30 made by X-Rite, which is able to measure in the measurement modes M0, M1 and M2.

The color profiles for the automated production of proofs and proof verification Fogra51 and Fogra52 will have to me measured in the new M1 standards, as well as the 2013 Versions of SWOP and GRACoL.

Proof GmbH also updated their RIP to Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) version 3.1. and updated some PANTONE Plus color libraries as well.

Proof.de updated its proofing Software to Fiery XF 6.1 was last modified: July 24th, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Even more safety: shop.proof.de now with strong SSL encryption

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Matthias Betz

We have used the past few weeks, to protect our proof Store shop.proof.de with a SSL certification (EV). Thus the whole communication between you and the shop is protected with a high level of encryption.

You recognize the active encryption by slight green bar in the browser. If you click on the lock, you will get more information about the certificate and the issuing body GeoTrust. And you can see at first glance: you are really connected to the Proof GmbH in Tübingen.
Continue reading →

Even more safety: shop.proof.de now with strong SSL encryption was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

How accurate can PANTONE colors be reproduced in proofing?

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Pantone colors can be simulated very well today. T be able in advance to see how well your Pantone color can be reproduced, we have published tables of all Pantone inks where the color differences of the Pantone colors can be looked up already before proofing.

Color variations of Pantone colors in Delta-E

Color variations of Pantone metallic colors in Delta-E

We have now even photographed some pictures that visually show how appropriate proofs on the latest Pantone subjects.

How accurate can PANTONE colors be reproduced in proofing? was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Affordable Proof Shipping, now worldwide.

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Matthias Betz

Proof GmbH has now even more attractive shipping terms for domestic and international shipping. In addition, proofs can now be sent via Express and standard shipping worldwide.

Throughout Germany shipping costs for packages from Proof A3 were reduced to only 9,-€.

In international shipping, costs were partially reduced by almost 50%. Proofs can now be sent quickly and conveniently wordwide. shipping costs and options are directly calculated in the shop so that a quick and direct proof order is possible. Express delivery in the EU is now from 35, – €, Switzerland and the United States from only 45, – €. Even for Afghanistan and Nigeria, shipping costs for DIN A0 proofs are only 75, – €. In international express, delivery time is between one to four days…

The exact prices and per country can be seen here:

Countries and shipping cost for proofing on shop.proof.de

Please note: Express delivery and standard delivery to countries in located in different shipping zones. So the standard shipping in the US through DHL is nearly as “expensive”, as the express delivery. So express delivery for only 10 Euro more certainly is the more attractive option for time-critical goods such proofs.

Affordable Proof Shipping, now worldwide. was last modified: July 21st, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Fogra Fogra 51 and 52: No Start in sight.

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Matthias Betz

Fogra Fogra 51 and 52, optical brighteners and the new standards for offset printing and proofing are currently on everyone’s lips. In the proof area we still see only announcements and beta versions, but no real solutionsby now. In 2013 the reorganization of ISO 12647-2 was adopted for offset printing, but according to ECI the earliest “expected recommendation on the implementation of the new ISO 12647-2 as well as the provision of appropriate handouts and instruments’ will be in 2015. The current status of Fogra 51 and Fogra 52 from our perspective:

Color profiles:

Fogra Fogra 51 and 52 have completed the beta phase at the Fogra in May 2014 and were forwarded to the ECI. The there in the project “fred15” compiled information and downloads are but from March, July to October 2014, but since then there has been no more news on the new standards. So there is currently no date for the release of the final profiles, handouts and tools foreseeable. Fogra, ECI, bvdm and UGRA continue to work together on the new standards.

Proof Papers:

ONE Technologies: The proofing paper for Fogra 51, already announced in May is still not available today.

ONE Technologies announced in May 2014, the certified proofing paper “ONE Proof Paper 51 SATIN” on … that in November is not yet available anywhere.
GMG announced in October, the proofing paper “GMG Proof semimatte 250 OBA”, which to this day is also available anywhere.
Also working on new proofing substrates is EFI, but naming, pricing and release dates are not known.

Measuring technology:

Epson announced in August to deliver from 1 September 2014 all Epson SpectroProofer measuring devices with the new measuring head ILS 30 only. Unfortunately, the new SpectroProofer is not yet commercially available as an accessory.
While all previous sources reported that the new SpectroProofer – Although Fogra 51 and 52, ie M1 and M2 capable, can not measure ISOcoatedv2 or M0. EFI with Fiery XF 6.1 and the SpectroProofer ILS 30 support all measurement modes, ie Fogra 51 and 52 and ISOcoatedv2 simultaneously … unfortunately is neither Fiery XF 6.1. previously available nor the SpectroProofer … but according to EFI they are currently testing all 3 modes … M0, M1 and M2 with the new SpectroProofer … that sounds promising. Continue reading →

Fogra Fogra 51 and 52: No Start in sight. was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

New packaging at Proof.de

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Matthias Betz

Proof.de has introduced new packaging for proofs up to DIN A4+ and from A3.

The new A4+ packaging are made of high quality Chromosulfatcardboard with 450gr/m² weight and provided with a pull tab. They can be fitted on the front either with an adress label and postage stamp or for express shipments with a DHL Express label, as shown in the picture below. For shipping abroad we use to send via world letter large with registered mail, which is now directly printed as an adress label with stamp.

Die neuen Proof Verpackungen von Proof.de: Ab sofort sind Ihre Proofs noch besser geschützt.

The new cardboard shipping sleeves are slightly slimmer than before and also provided with a comfortable pull-tab. The new address labels are easy to recognize as of Proof.de. For the different formats between Proof DIN A3 and DIN A0 + they are available in various lengths and are each used appropriately according Proof size. They are used with DHL shipping labels for the standard shipping and express delivery.

Continue reading →

New packaging at Proof.de was last modified: July 24th, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Proof GmbH: Fogra certified for ISOcoatedv2 (Fogra 39) and PSOUncoated (Fogra 47)

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Matthias Betz

The Proof GmbH has again successfully completed Fogra certification for the production of contract proofs – Contract Proof Creation.

The certification proofs have been produced both on EPSON 7900 and EPSON 9900 proof printers with SpectroProofer measuring instruments. Our two proofing papers were included in the certification process. Proof GmbH is therefore certified for the most frequently used Proofing Standards.

The requirements for the Fogra certification go far beyond simply measuring the media wedge. So the proofs are analyzed according to the following criteria:

Compliance with the tolerances of the Fogra Media Wedge CMYK 3
Determination of color accuracy [ISO 12642-2 test chart], the color gamut and gray balance
Gloss measurement in accordance with ISO 8254-1 [TAPPI]
Tone value
Register and resolution
Status information
Tone value
homogeneity

In parallel to the measurements, control measurements were carried out with a second X-Rite meter in order to eliminate measurement errors.

The conclusion of the Fogra: “The proofs of the company Proof GmbH are as color accurate and binding in the following combinations:

1. Fogra 39 / ISOCoatedV2
Software Fiery XF 5.2.2
Proofing Substrate: EFI Gravure Proof Paper 4245
EPSON Stylus Pro 7900
Fogra 39

2. Fogra 47 / PSOUncoated
Software Fiery XF 5.2.2
Proofing Substrate: EFI Proof Paper 9120 XF matt
Epson Stylus Pro 9900
Fogra 47

The Fogra certification and the full 11-page report from Fogra can be downloaded here::

Fogra certificate 2014 Proof GmbH Tübingen

Full 11-page report of the Fogra Certification of Proof GmbH Tübingen 2014

Proof GmbH: Fogra certified for ISOcoatedv2 (Fogra 39) and PSOUncoated (Fogra 47) was last modified: July 24th, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Color deviation of Pantone metallics and Pantone Premium Metallics color in proofing in Delta-E (∆E)

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Matthias Betz

Current proofing systems can print spot colors like Pantone or HKS very accurate. With Fiery XF 5.2 Proof software and the Epson 7900/9900 proof printers we evaluated, with which color deviation PANTONE Metallics Coated and PANTONE Premium Metallics Coated colors can be reproduced in proofing.

The color deviations were calculated based on the measured color space of the proof system of Proof GmbH by the proofing software. Deviations should therefore be quite similar in practice. Almost all PANTONE colors can be simulated quite well in the wide color gamut of the proofer.

The smaller the Delta-E value, the lower is the color distance of the PANTONE reference to the proofed PANTONE color. Higher Delta-E values show, which PANTONE Colors can’t be simulated accurately in the proof.

Please note: Since the proof devices does not have colors with metallic pigments, the metallic shine in the proof can not be reproduced. Only through the satin finish of our proofing paper a somewhat shiny effect is produced, which replaces partly the metallic luster of true PANTONE colors. Although the color is well rendered, the metallic effect in the proof does not exist. The proof can therefore always be used only as a guide, but not as binding simulation of the final result.

PANTONE Metallics Coated	Delta-E Deviation Proof	PANTONE Premium Metallics Coated	Delta E Deviation Proof
PANTONE 871 C	0,71 ∆E	PANTONE 10101 C	1,49 ∆E
PANTONE 872 C	0,72 ∆E	PANTONE 10102 C	1,77 ∆E
PANTONE 873 C	1,03 ∆E	PANTONE 10103 C	1,00 ∆E
PANTONE 874 C	1,26 ∆E	PANTONE 10104 C	1,42 ∆E
PANTONE 875 C	0,97 ∆E	PANTONE 10105 C	1,42 ∆E
PANTONE 876 C	0,86 ∆E	PANTONE Silver C	1,65 ∆E
PANTONE 877 C	1,37 ∆E	PANTONE 10106 C	1,09 ∆E
PANTONE 8001 C	1,52 ∆E	PANTONE 10107 C	0,97 ∆E Continue reading →

Color deviation of Pantone metallics and Pantone Premium Metallics color in proofing in Delta-E (∆E) was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

The names of the 84 new PANTONE Colors 2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Matthias Betz

The following 84 PANTONE colors were added in February 2014 to the PANTONE Matching System and are included in the current Pantone Plus

The following six PANTONE colors are dispensed compared to PANTONE 50th Anniversary compartments of 2012:

PANTONE Medium Yellow | PANTONE Bright orange | Red PANTONE STRONG
PANTONE Medium Blue | PANTONE Bright Green | PANTONE Neutral Black

The names of the 84 new PANTONE Colors 2014 was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Pantone Color Chaos 2014: 84 new Pantone Plus color Pantone annoy users

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Matthias Betz

Pantone has added a further 84 colors to ist Pantone Plus color palette in March 2014. The the total amount of the Pantone Plus color now extends to 1755 colors as Pantone writes on his website. The colors were – matching the Pantone color of the year: Radiant Orchid – expanded in the Rouge and Pink range, based on the previous base colors.

Two other changes compared to the previous 50th Anniversary PANTONE guides are visible:

The cover sheets have been redesigned
The order of color arrangement has now changed by going to chromatic criteria and now corresponds to the chromatically correct order. The colors from 2010 and 2012 have now been logically integrated into the new color fans.

For the CMYK guides and the Premium Metallics and Neons & pastel color guides only the cover pages have been updated. Graphic artists and the printing industry should forthwith upgrade its Solid Coated and Solid Uncoated guides to those of 2014 or newer.

Customers are annoyed by Pantone Product Policy

Since the year 2010, there has been chaos in the PANTONE Plus color portfolio, which is not improved by the new color guides generation. At present, there are four parallel Pantone Plus color guides on the market, three of them with different number of colors included in the guide, although that is hardly communicated by Pantone.

The same is true for the Pantone product partners such as Adobe: Hardly any graphic designer knows what Pantone Plus color are integrated into Adobe the specific Version since neither Pantone nor Adobe characterize their color guide generation different. Pantone’s statement: “Compatible with today’s digital workflows – colors can be easily updated in leading design applications” translates rather: “What Pantone colors you see in your application, is pure cuincidence – depending on the update status and your manual intervention.”

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Pantone Color Chaos 2014: 84 new Pantone Plus color Pantone annoy users was last modified: July 21st, 2015 by Matthias Betz

Color differences of Pantone Solid Coated and Pantone Solid Uncoated color in proofing in Delta-E (∆E)

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Matthias Betz

Current proofing systems can print spot colors like Pantone or HKS very accurate. With Fiery XF 5.2 Proof software and the Epson 7900/9900 proof printers we evaluated, with which color deviation PANTONE Solid Coated and PANTONE Solid Uncoated colors can be reproduced in proofing.

Pantone Farbe Solid Coated	Farbabweichung im Proof in Delta-E (∆E)	Pantone Farbe Solid Uncoated	Farbabweichung im Proof in Delta-E (∆E)
PANTONE 100 C	0.89 ∆E	PANTONE 100 U	1.69 ∆E
PANTONE 101 C	0.60 ∆E	PANTONE 101 U	1.62 ∆E
PANTONE 102 C	1.23 ∆E	PANTONE 102 U	1.40 ∆E
PANTONE 103 C	0.72 ∆E	PANTONE 103 U	0.49 ∆E
PANTONE 104 C	0.48 ∆E	PANTONE 104 U	0.92 ∆E
PANTONE 105 C	0.80 ∆E	PANTONE 105 U	1.07 ∆E Continue reading →

Color differences of Pantone Solid Coated and Pantone Solid Uncoated color in proofing in Delta-E (∆E) was last modified: July 22nd, 2015 by Matthias Betz

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