Process control: missing link in color management.(includes related article on the GATF color management registry)

From: Graphic Arts Monthly | Date: October 1, 1999| Author: | Copyright information

Color management systems (CMS) continue to be an unimplemented technology in the graphic arts industry despite the advances claimed by their manufacturers. Some see the process as an expensive and cumbersome alternative to industry problems that have already been solved. Other see CMS as a technology that offers a large number of possibilities to the printing industry but is needful of investments in both training and education.

Those wishing to take advantage of color management tools must first implement ongoing process control measures.

Despite claims of impressive advancements in ...

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