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Re: Ink Lab Values
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Re: Ink Lab Values


  • Subject: Re: Ink Lab Values
  • From: Roger Breton <email@hidden>
  • Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:29:06 -0400

> The problem is which Lab value to match. Finding Lab values from
> existing press profiles is relatively straightforward. But is there a
> resource for or table of actual Lab values of CMYK inks before they
> hit the press and then hit the paper and then are hit by the spectros?
>
> For local presses here, is there a specific approach to measuring a
> printer's press inks before it goes to stock? Or do I just ask him to
> pour a little on the floor and wait for it to dry? (The floor is very
> dirty...it could be carbon black.;0)
>
> --
> joel johnstone

There is a Standard that defines "Ink in the Can" for process printing. It
is called ISO-12846.

Now, is that useful?

Regards,

Roger Breton
Laval, Canada
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