Color measurement methods and systems in printing technology and graphic arts

Helmut Kipphan

doi:10.1117/12.146270

18 June 1993 Color measurement methods and systems in printing technology and graphic arts

Helmut Kipphan

Proceedings Volume 1912, Color Hard Copy and Graphic Arts II; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146270
Event: IS&T/SPIE's Symposium on Electronic Imaging: Science and Technology, 1993, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

This article explains the importance and use of the color control technique -- on the basis of colormetrics -- for the complete production line in order to produce economically high-quality multicolor prints. For this purpose, first a short survey on the printing technologies and on prepress is given with special consideration to the digital technique. On this basis, the quality of multicolor prints is explained and specified. The principles of colormetrics are only treated to the extent which is necessary for understanding the color control techniques and their measurement devices. Color control devices and systems, which are used in practice, are indicated. A detailed description is given of a special scanning spectrometer, how it is used in the printing technique and how it has been evaluated for pointing the way for quality measurement and control techniques for graphical products and systems. Special emphasis is put on the fundamental theoretical model for conversion of color values to production control settings. In summary, the colormetrics and color control techniques are presented as fundamental tools and components for the development of `color management systems,' as they are absolutely necessary for the calibration of several devices within the production line and for system integration.

Citation Download Citation

Helmut Kipphan "Color measurement methods and systems in printing technology and graphic arts", Proc. SPIE 1912, Color Hard Copy and Graphic Arts II, (18 June 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.146270

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available