ISO/TS 10128:2023

Graphic technology — Methods of adjustment of the colour reproduction of a printing system to match a set of characterization data

This document describes four methods for the adjustment of the digital content data that is input to a printing system to achieve consistency in the printed results among a number of presses printing to the same general aim conditions. These four methods are generally identified as: 1) matching of tone value curves (TVI and CTV), 2) use of near-neutral scales, 3) colour-optimised correction curve set, and 4) use of CMYK to CMYK multi-dimensional transforms. The procedures for establishing the aim condition for the necessary correction curves, the procedures for determining the individual correction curves, and a comparison of the applicability of these four methods are included. These adjustment procedures are intended for use with printing systems that use CMYK colourants. Such systems are not restricted to those that use traditional ink on paper printing but can involve other marking technologies such as those used for proofing and/or digital printing.

Technologie graphique — Méthodes d'ajustage de la reproduction de couleurs d'un système d'impression pour correspondre à un ensemble de données de caractérisation

Grafična tehnologija - Metode za prilagajanje barvne reprodukcije na tiskarskem sistemu, da ustreza želenim karakterističnim vrednostim

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2023
• ICS: 37.100.10 - Reproduction equipment
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 130 - Graphic technology
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 130 - Graphic technology
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 15-Nov-2023
• Due Date: 28-Jul-2024
• Completion Date: 15-Nov-2023
• Ref Project: SIST-TS ISO/TS 10128:2024 - Graphic technology — Methods of adjustment of the colour reproduction of a printing system to match a set of characterization data

Relations

• Revises: ISO/TS 10128:2009 - Graphic technology — Methods of adjustment of the colour reproduction of a printing system to match a set of characterization data
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022

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TECHNICAL ISO/TS
SPECIFICATION 10128
Second edition
2023-11
Graphic technology — Methods of
adjustment of the colour reproduction
of a printing system to match a set of
characterization data
Technologie graphique — Méthodes d'ajustage de la reproduction de
couleurs d'un système d'impression pour correspondre à un ensemble
de données de caractérisation
Reference number
ISO/TS 10128:2023(E)
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ISO/TS 10128:2023(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Procedures . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.1.1 Overview . 2
4.1.2 Printing specifications . 3
4.1.3 Ink specifications . 3
4.1.4 Establishing printing conditions . 3
4.1.5 Characterization data and ICC Profiles . 4
4.1.6 Determination of tone value . 4
4.2 Matching of tone value curves . 4
4.2.1 General . 4
4.2.2 Press evaluation . 5
4.2.3 Press calibration . 5
4.3 Use of near-neutral scales . 5
4.3.1 General .
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ISO/DTS 10128:2023(E)
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TECHNICAL ISO/DTS
DRAFT
SPECIFICATION 10128
ISO/TC 130
Graphic technology — Methods of
Secretariat: SAC
adjustment of the colour reproduction
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of a printing system to match a set of
characterization data
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Technologie graphique — Méthodes d'ajustage de la reproduction de
couleurs d'un système d'impression pour correspondre à un ensemble
de données de caractérisation
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ISO/DTS 10128:2023(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Procedures . 2
4.1 General . 2
4.1.1 Overview . 2
4.1.2 Printing specifications . 3
4.1.3 Ink specifications . 3
4.1.4 Establishing printing conditions .
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ISO /TC 130 N 4985 Style Definition
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Date:  2023-07-30
ISO/TS 10128:2008(E)
ISO /TC 130 /WG 3
ISO/DTS 10128
ISO/TC 130
Secretariat:  SAC
Graphic technology — Methods of adjustment of the colour reproduction of a printing system to match
a set of characterisation data
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Graphic technology — Methods of adjustment of the colour
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Contents
Foreword . viii
Introduction . ix
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Procedures . 3
4.1 General. 3
4.1.1 Overview . 3
4.1.2 Printing specifications . 4
4.1.3 Ink specifications . 4
4.1.4 Establishing printing conditions . 4
4.1.5 Characterization data and ICC Profiles . 4
4.1.6 Determination of tone value . 5
4.2 Matching of tone value curves . 5
4.2.1 General . 5
4.2.2 Press evaluation . 5
4.2.3 Press calibration .
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