Hexachrome
Hexachrome
- Subject: Hexachrome
- From: "HATKOFF, ANDREW" <email@hidden>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:24:29 -0400
I have noticed recently, the tendency to use PANTONE Hexachrome as
synonymous with any expanded gamut 6-color printing process. I would like
to take a moment to stress that Hexachrome is not a generic 6-color printing
process and should not be confused with other systems that use 6 colors to
achieve larger gamuts. Hexachrome is the intellectual property of Pantone,
Inc. and cannot be used without license from Pantone.
It is important to note that Pantone has pioneered the use of CMYKOG
printing with the introduction of PANTONE Hexachrome in 1995 at DRUPA.
PANTONE Hexachrome represents the use of specially modified CMY inks with
the addition of Hexachrome Orange and Hexachrome Green inks, plus Black and
has been patented by Pantone, Inc. Over the years since the its
introduction in 1995, Pantone has worked with industry leaders to provide
the infrastructure and support for the Hexachrome process. In order to this
process, Pantone has licensed and approved a global network of ink
suppliers, software developers for page vector artwork and raster images,
ICC profile creation tools, digital and analog proofing systems as well as
support for digital color output devices. In addition, Pantone has
developed PANTONE HexWare, which are plug-ins the extend Hexachrome
functionality to both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. These plug-ins
provide both of these applications with the ability to specify, control,
color correct and separate into Hexachrome.
Andy Hatkoff
Pantone, Inc.
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