ISO/TR 15847:2008
(Main)Graphic technology — Graphical symbols for printing press systems and finishing systems, including related auxiliary equipment
Graphic technology — Graphical symbols for printing press systems and finishing systems, including related auxiliary equipment
ISO/TR 15847:2008 defines graphical symbols for use on or near equipment in printing systems and finishing systems, including related auxiliary equipment. These graphical symbols are intended to identify the use of, or to indicate the function and/or state (condition/mode) of, the controls used in the operation of the equipment. These graphical symbols are intended for use on equipment controls, including pushbuttons, touchscreens, keypads, etc.
Technologie graphique — Symboles graphiques pour systèmes de presses à imprimer et systèmes de finition, y compris les équipements auxiliaires associés
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TECHNICAL ISO/TR
REPORT 15847
First edition
2008-10-15
Graphic technology — Graphical symbols
for printing press systems and finishing
systems, including related auxiliary
equipment
Technologie graphique — Symboles graphiques pour systèmes de
presses à imprimer et systèmes de finition, y compris les équipements
auxiliaires associés
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ISO 2008
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction.v
1 Scope.1
2 Normative references.1
3 Requirements for design and placement of graphical symbols .1
3.1 Design of graphical symbols.1
3.2 Placement and orientation of graphical symbols .2
3.3 Submission of proposed graphical symbols for use in printing press and finishing
systems .2
4 Grouping or organization and conventions for graphical symbols.2
4.1 Grouping or organization of graphical symbols .2
4.2 Conventions for graphical symbols .2
5 Graphical symbols .3
5.1 Basic graphical symbols, Group 0 .3
5.2 Operation-related graphical symbols, Group 1.11
5.3 Screen-related graphical symbols, Group 2.19
5.4 Printing- and process (action)-related graphical symbols, Group 3.26
5.5 Design (component/device)-related graphical symbols, Group 4.40
5.6 Job (customer project)-related graphical symbols, Group 5.57
5.7 Safety-related graphical symbols, Group 6 .61
Annex A (informative) Examples of creating symbols using combinations of basic symbols .65
Annex B (normative) Submission of graphic symbols for use in printing press and finishing
systems for future consideration .69
Bibliography.71
Alphabetical index of symbols.72
Foreword
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ISO/TR 15847 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 130, Graphic technology.
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Introduction
This Technical Report has been developed on the basis of existing ISO and IEC symbols and relevant
national standards. It provides recommended graphical symbols for printing press systems and finishing
systems. It is recognized that national standards or laws may dictate national requirements, and in cases
where it is known that there is a national requirement that differs from the information provided in this
Technical Report, that information is noted.
For symbols reproduced from ISO 7000 and IEC 60417, their source is indicated in square brackets following
the description/use, although they may not be presented in accordance with their precise shapes and
application rules. In cases where it was considered necessary to modify a symbol and/or description in order
to make the symbol more relevant to the equipment used for printing press systems and finishing systems and
to the conventions outlined in this Technical Report, this is indicated following the source indication. All new
and modified graphical symbols have been submitted to ISO/TC 145/SC 3 for review and consideration for
approval as ISO 7000 graphical symbols. Furthermore, the graphical symbols represented in this Technical
Report have been reproduced for user's convenience and may not be presented in accordance with ISO 7000
and IEC 60417.
IEC 80416-1 and IEC 80416-2 provide requirements regarding the precise shapes and application rules for
graphical symbols.
TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/TR 15847:2008(E)
Graphic technology — Graphical symbols for printing press
systems and finishing systems, including related auxiliary
equipment
1 Scope
This Technical Report defines graphical symbols for use on or near equipment in printing systems and
finishing systems, including related auxiliary equipment. These graphical symbols are intended to identify the
use of, or to indicate the function and/or state (condition/mode) of, the controls used in the operation of the
equipment.
These graphical symbols are intended for use on equipment controls, including pushbuttons, touchscreens,
keypads, etc.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 80416-1, Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment — Part 1: Creation of symbol
originals
ISO 80416-2, Basic principles for graphical symbols for uses on equipment — Part 2: Form and use of arrows
3 Requirements for design and placement of graphical symbols
3.1 Design of graphical symbols
General requirements for the design of graphical symbols are given in IEC 80416-1 and ISO 80416-2.
Additional requirements for graphical symbols used for printing press and finishing systems include the
following. The design should be clearly legible. For this purpose, the dimensions of the symbol should be a
minimum of 10 mm × 10 mm in size and should be clear in both line and pixel representation. However, in
certain cases, for proper pixel representation a size larger than 10 mm × 10 mm representation may be
required. Text (letters or numbers) that is an integral part of the graphical symbol should be a minimum of
4 mm in height, and should be easily read from the operating position.
The graphical symbol should be designed in a positive high-contrast layout and be two-dimensional.
NOTE Isometric drawings that depict three-dimensional objects are considered to be two-dimensional graphical
symbols, since they have only width and height properties.
Graphical symbols with outline shapes (such as small squares, circles, triangles, etc.) should be preferably
“filled” (have a black or dark-coloured filling), as opposed to being “hollow” (have a white or light-coloured
filling). However, either may be used, provided there is contrast in the background. The meaning of the
graphical symbols in this Technical Report should not be based on, or altered by, the use of colour or shading.
Graphical symbols should represent the function in the actuated condition.
3.2 Placement and orientation of graphical symbols
The graphical symbol for a control element (hardware key, pushbutton, switch, etc.) should be placed adjacent
to, or on, the control element. When graphical symbols are placed adjacent to the control, their placement
should be consistent throughout the panel and the relationship of the graphical symbol to the control should
be clear.
Unless otherwise noted, orientation of the graphical symbol is to be as shown in this Technical Report. When
it is indicated that a graphical symbol may be mirrored, it is meant that the graphical symbol may be depicted
as a mirrored or reverse image with respect to the vertical plane.
3.3 Submission of proposed graphical symbols for use in printing press and finishing
systems
It is recognized that, as technology changes, the need for new graphical symbols for this technology may arise.
In the interest of controlling the proliferation of a diverse variety of graphical symbols on equipment, users of
this Technical Report are encouraged to use the basic graphical symbols presented herein as the basis for the
development of other graphical symbols that meet their specific needs.
In cases where the basis for new graphical symbols cannot be found in this Technical Report, users may
submit proposed graphical symbols for consideration for inclusion in future revisions. Such proposals should
comply with the guidelines given in Annex B. Proposals in compliance with Annex B will be kept on file by the
ISO/TC 130 Secretariat until this Technical Report undergoes revision, at which time they will be considered
by the Technical Committee ISO/TC 130.
4 Grouping or organization and conventions for graphical symbols
4.1 Grouping or organization of graphical symbols
The grouping or organization of the graphical symbols in this Technical Report is as shown in Table 1.
Table 1 — Grouping of graphical symbols
Symbol Group
Group name Subclause
number number
0.001 to 0.999 0 Basic graphical symbols 5.1
1.001 to 1.999 1 Operation-related graphical symbols 5.2
2.001 to 2.999 2 Screen-related symbols 5.3
3.001 to 3.999 3 Printing- and process (action)-related graphical 5.4
symbols
4.001 to 4.999 4 Design (component/device)-related graphical 5.5
symbols
5.001 to 5.999 5 Job (customer project)-related graphical 5.6
symbols
6.001 to 6.999 6 Safety-related graphical symbols 5.7
4.2 Conventions for graphical symbols
The reference source of the symbols given in Clause 5 is indicated in square brackets. In some cases, the
precise shape of the graphical symbol may have been modified and is indicated after the reference source by
the mention of "modified". In other instances, the symbol name or description/use may have been modified to
be more relevant to the equipment used for printing press systems and finishing systems. In these cases, this
is indicated after the reference source by the mention of "name" and/or "description modified".
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