2009 Proofing and JDF RoundUP Results Report

Purchase results from the 2009 IPA Proofing and JDF RoundUPs, held in conjunction with the 2009 IPA Technical Conference, in this 39-page PDF report.

Discover how suppliers faired in a comprehensive set of system and software tests, and how the "real world" fared in an important marketplace “snapshot” examination.

PROOFING ROUNDUP RESULTS

The following tests were conducted in the 2009 IPA Proofing RoundUP:

•  Hardcopy tests 
  • IDEAlliance and ISO 12647 compliance
  • IT8.7/4 vs. IDEAlliance control strip
  • Pantone and Pantone GOE colors capabilities
  • P2P target for the G7 process
  • Gamut clipping
  • Dynamic Wedge of non-training colors
    
• Hardcopy marketplace “snapshot” study
  • Proofs submitted by print buyers
  • Compliance of submitted proofs to reference printing conditions and tolerances
• State of the application data sheets (ADS) currently on file with IDEAlliance
• Optical brightener compensation
• Multi-channel proofing
  • Files and profiles from a real-life job
  • Proofs were compared to the final product
• Softproofing
  • Test of non-training colors
  • Monitor influence

Among the many findings, one test confirmed the IDEAlliance ISO 12647-7 control strip 2009 in its latest version is an excellent indicator of the state of proofing systems. Tests also examined the G7 method for gray-balance control for the pressroom, a process your operation is likely implementing. Learn the results of this examination of G7 that surprised even the experts. 

Discover how to ensure your proofing system stays in optimal operating condition with the results of the 2009 Proofing RoundUP.

JDF ROUNDUP RESULTS

JDF interoperability was also examined in a separate set of tests. The tests for the JDF RoundUP included:  

• LayCrimp ICS test
  • An imposition is created through JDF instructions and the availability of the accompanying files.
• MIS to Prepress test
  • Software solutions interpreted the specifics of test jobs with all its intricacies.

The results of these JDF examinations will help you identify the strengths and opportunities for improvement and implementation of JDF enabled solutions.