2009 Digital Print Forum Downloads
Digital Print Forum - Downloads
Last updated: 2009-03-17
Deadline to receive your prints - *** Monday April 6, 2009 *** Deadine extended to w/b April 13, 2009
Suppliers, please register your company and device details before you begin. Use this form to provide us your details. Register online
To accompany this web page is a document that describes each procedure in more detail. If you need help, suppliers are urged to consult the Procedures & Protocols document as they work through the tests. See home page
All of these tests are to be printed on NewPage Futura Laser, 100lb text, gloss coated.
Suppliers are expected to print all tests on a single device/system.
We thank the suppliers for their integrity and honesty in conducting these tests according to the spirit in which they were intended.
1. Visual Images (2500 copies)
Download Digital_Print_Page_1-2_v1
INSTRUCTIONS: Download pages 1 and 2. On Page 1 put your company logo and device name in the space left for this purpose. Print 2500 copies of page 1 and 2, duplexed. This page will be included in the final publication. Please do not shuffle or disturb these pages, they will be used to measure consistency over the press run. The variation in the press run will be measured from the large patches on the bottom left of Page 2 (identified above) using an X-Rite 939 with UV included. It is not necessary to cut paper to letter size, original 12 x 18" can be submitted as we can trim with cover during binding of final book.
SIZE: US Letter, duplex
NUMBER OF COPIES: 2500
2. Pantone and Technical Images (2500 copies)
Digital_Print_Page_3_v1.pdf Page 4 - Resometer
INSTRUCTIONS: Download page 3. This is to be duplexed with page 4. On Page 3 put your company logo and device name in the space left for this purpose. Page 3 contains Pantone Goe values as labelled items. Pantone Goe books have been sent to you, courtesy of Pantone. The Pantone Goe colors on Page 3 should be printed to match the swatch book sent to you. We will measure each patch from your submission using an X-Rite 939 with UV included. We will take 4 measurement from your sample and another 4 measurements from our Pantone Goe book and compare the average of these two data sets using Delta E(ab). Page 4 is the Resometer test image. You should own this eps file and RIP it and print it as appropriate for your device. If you are unable to process the eps file you are able to obtain a pdf file at a pre-determined resolution. Duplex pages 3 and 4. This page will be included in the final publication. It is not necessary to cut paper to letter size, original 12 x 18" can
be submitted as we can trim with cover during binding of final book.
SIZE: US Letter, duplex
NUMBER OF COPIES: 2500
3. IT8.7/4 - Full Gamut
Download IT874_FullGamut_v1.tif
INSTRUCTIONS: This is an untagged, CMYK tiff image. Print this image with device calibration, substrate calibration but NO color management. This form has the words "Full Gamut" on it to distinguish from other similar tests. This form is intended to determine the full color capabilities of the device, so the form should not be limited by any printing condition. Please turn off all color management. Print 2 forms in one direction and 2 forms reversed 180 degrees. Do not re-size the image, do not crop the image. The printed size of each patch should measure 6 x 6 mm. This form will be measured on an X-Rite iSis XL, with UV excluded.SIZE: Print on any size sheet - fits on page size 11 x 17".
NUMBER OF COPIES: 2 + 2
4. IT8.7/4 - Matching to GRACoL
Download IT874_GRACoL_1_v1.tif
INSTRUCTIONS: This is an untagged, CMYK tiff image. Print this image with device calibration, substrate calibration and color management. The measured target should match as closely as possible the GRACoL characterization data. This form has the words "GRACoL" on it to distinguish from other similar tests. Print 2 forms in one direction and 2 forms reversed 180 degrees. Do not re-size the image, do not crop the image. The printed size of each patch should measure 6 x 6 mm. This form will be measured on an X-Rite iSis XL, with UV excluded. Should you need it, GRACoL characterization data and ICC profiles are freely available.
SIZE: Print on any size sheet - fits on page size 11 x 17".
NUMBER OF COPIES: 2 + 2
5. IT8.7/4 - Matching to SWOP #3
INSTRUCTIONS: This is an untagged, CMYK tiff image. Print this
image with device calibration, substrate calibration and color
management. The measured target should match as closely as possible the SWOP #3 characterization data. This form has the words "SWOP #3" on it to
distinguish from other similar tests. Print 2 forms in one direction
and 2 forms reversed 180 degrees. Do not re-size the image, do not crop
the image. The printed size of each patch should measure 6 x 6 mm. This
form will be measured on an X-Rite iSis XL, with UV excluded. Should
you need it, SWOP #3 characterization data and ICC profiles are freely available.
SIZE: Print on any size sheet - fits on page size 11 x 17".
NUMBER OF COPIES: 2 + 2
6. IT8.7/4 - Matching to SWOP #5
INSTRUCTIONS: This is an untagged, CMYK tiff image. Print this
image with device calibration, substrate calibration and color
management. The measured target should match as closely as possible the
SWOP #5 characterization data. This form has the words "SWOP #5" on it
to
distinguish from other similar tests. Print 2 forms in one direction
and 2 forms reversed 180 degrees. Do not re-size the image, do not crop
the image. The printed size of each patch should measure 6 x 6 mm. This
form will be measured on an X-Rite iSis XL, with UV excluded. Should
you need it, SWOP #3 characterization data and ICC profiles are freely available.
SIZE: Print on any size sheet - fits on page size 11 x 17".
NUMBER OF COPIES: 2 + 2
7. INGEDE De-Inking Test Form
Download Ingede_CMYK_Letter_v1.pdf
SIZE: US Letter (This form is available as A4, but we need to control the weight and coverage, so all participants must use Letter size.) Simplex printing.
NUMBER OF COPIES: 200
SEND TO: Send all other samples to Toronto, BUT send ONLY these pages to:
Alexander Schiller
Dept. Enviroment/Chemistry
Fogra Graphic Technology Research Association
Streitfeldstraße 19
81673 Munich, Germany
Telefon: +49 89. 431 82 - 353
Telefax: +49 89. 431 82 - 100
E-mail: schiller@fogra.org
8. TABER Rub Resistance
Download Rub_Resistance_CMYK_v1.pdf
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a CMYK pdf, with 100% C, M, Y, K. Print this form so that the "blocks" are not contaminated, maybe do not use color management.
SIZE: US Letter, simplex printing
NUMBER OF COPIES: 10
9. Light Fastness
Download Fade_Resistance_v1.pdf
INSTRUCTIONS This is a CMYK pdf, with 100% C, M, Y, K. The form will be placed in a fading booth to determine light fastness parameters. Enter your device details in the box in the form. Print this form so that the "blocks" are not contaminated, maybe do not use color management. The height of the vertical CMYK bars should be approximately 5" when printed.
SIZE: US Letter
NUMBER OF COPIES: 10
10. Folding and Cracking
Download Fold_Crack_100K_v1.pdf
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a CMYK pdf, with 100% K only. Print this form so that the "cross" remains K only, and is not contaminated, maybe do not use color management. The form will be used to determine folding and cracking, in grain direction and cross-grain direction.
SIZE: US Letter, simplex printing.
NUMBER OF COPIES: 10
11. Uniformity
Download Uniformity_Pages_v1.pdf
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a CMYK pdf with 3 pages of an even gray tint. The values on the 3 pages are (20,15,15,15), (40,30,30,30) and (65,50,50,50). The tint is intended to fill the printable area of the printer. The printed form will be measured in 9 locations to determine print uniformity.
SIZE: 12 x 18" or similar. Simplex printing.
NUMBER OF COPIES: 3 x 5
12. Repeatability from Day 1 to Day 2
Download IDEAProofingForm_12x17_3of3_092606.pdf
INSTRUCTIONS: This is a pdf test file from IDEAlliance. Print this form on subsequent days with around 24 hours between the first and second print. The machine should be warmed-up and if necessary can be recalibrated. Use an in-RIP "slug line" to auto imprint the date on the print. The primary and secondary color solids and primary color mid-tones will be measured.
SIZE: 12 x 17", simplex printing.
NUMBER OF COPIES: 3 from Day 1, 3 from Day 2
13. Duplex Printing
Front Back
INSTRUCTIONS: A single page (11 x 17") pdf test file with a single Letter page is provided. Print this duplex on a 11 x 17" sheet of paper. Arrange the imposition such that the page is printed duplex, but the front and back are printed such that each "page" has white backing. This test will be used to determine if the engine has consistent duplex printing. This is the same image as Test 1, Page 1.
SIZE: 11 x 17", duplex printing.
NUMBER OF COPIES: 5
14. Submission of samples (except INGEDE Test form)
Send all samples to
Dr Abhay Sharma
School of Graphic Communications Management
Ryerson University
125 Bond Street, Toronto
ON, M5B 1Y2, Canada
Tel: 416-979-5050
Fax: 416-979-5090
E-mail sharma@ryerson.ca
15. Committee
The forum has representation and input from many industry professionals and all major digital print suppliers. We are pleased to acknowledge the input of the following individuals who provided very constructive input and helped to create a valuable test environment.
Joseph Schember (Canon); Heath Luetkens, Mike Wolfgang (CGS); Lloyd Carr (CUNY); Sharon Henley, Darren Cummings, Richard Falk (EFI); Larry Warter (FF); Brian Ellis (Heidelberg Canada); Lior Lewinz, Lior Katz (HP); Steve Bonoff, Dave Haradon (IPA); Kirk Szymanski (IKON); Charles Hura, Hwai Tai (Kodak); Marie Novakis, Paul Bombaci (Konica-Minolta); Mike Eddington (North American Color); Sander Hendrix, Chad Skeleton (Oce); Lode Deprez, Frank Deschuytere (Punch Graphix International - Xeikon); Buzz Apostol, Lois DeCorso (Pantone); Melissa Swatko (Presstek); Kurt Knodt (Ricoh); Bill Garno (RIT); Mike Rodriguez (RR Donnelley); Abhay Sharma, Martin Habekost (Ryerson University); Tom Leibrandt (Screen); Christian Schwarze, Rory Fox, Bill Kress (Toshiba); Henry Freedman (Technology Watch); Patrick Harrington, Edul Dalal (Xerox).