Technical Information

　　On July 22, 2019, X-Rite Greater China General Manager, Elton Pan, on behalf of X-Rite, presented authorization to Mr. Chen Shaozhong, the technical director of Shenzhen Kaiyin Technology Co., Ltd., located on the 40th floor of Changping Business Building, Futian District, Shenzhen. This marked the official establishment of the much-anticipated X-Rite-Kaiyin "Color Digitization Laboratory," also becoming X-Rite's first collaborative "Color Digitization Laboratory" in Shenzhen. This initiative will provide a platform for interactive color management training, exchange, and experimentation for printing and packaging companies.

　　

 

　　X-Rite, a US company, is a leading professional brand in color science and technology, dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and supporting innovative color management solutions, including color measurement systems, software, color standards, and services.

　　Kaiyin Technology focuses on pre-press and full-process color management solutions, providing X-Rite color measurement and closed-loop control systems, Kodak CTP and workflow, GMG digital proofing, and ESKO packaging workflow solutions, personnel training, color management, printing standardization, and G7/GMI international certification services to printing and packaging companies in South China and across the country.

　　Kaiyin Technology has always strived to build a solid foundation for successful color management in printing and packaging companies by combining "color theory and practical operation," which aligns perfectly with X-Rite's philosophy. Both X-Rite and Kaiyin Technology place great importance on the color laboratory, including equipment and software configuration, color workflow establishment, standard and data verification, laboratory personnel technical training, and instructor selection. Finally, it passed the assessment through multi-faceted inspections and high standards.

　　

 

　　Upon entering the "Color Digitization Laboratory," the first thing we see is the FM100Hue Test chart, which will be used to test the color perception of each trainee to ensure it falls within an objective and rational range.

　　

 

　　The Munsell Color Tree can be used for color theory research and to quickly understand changes in the MUNSELL color space. The Pantone color card provides a rich and authoritative color standard for our color management, serving as the data source for color management standardization.

　　

 

　　

 

　　The color training room provides a complete standardized environment for color management, from hardware equipment to software services. This includes the icPlate densitometer for measuring printing plates, the 0/45-degree eXact densitometer for measuring ordinary printed materials, and the D8 integrating sphere spectrophotometer for measuring surfaces with reflection and irregular textures. These single-point measuring instruments are widely used in the production quality control of printing and packaging companies. However, few operators fully master the practical functions of these instruments. Here, laboratory technicians will provide an in-depth explanation of the significant impact of these small instruments. They will combine the functions of the instruments with practical problems encountered in production, enabling trainees to understand and master the use of the instruments through a combination of understanding and practice.

　　

 

　　Single-point measuring instruments can specifically identify and evaluate quality. However, to comprehensively analyze an entire sheet, the press status, or the entire production process, an inline scanning spectrophotometer is needed for comprehensive measurement, evaluation, and scoring. The X-Rite inline scanning spectrophotometer, combined with the InKeyControl or PressSign print quality control software, is like an ultrasound scan for printing processes, identifying and guiding the resolution of all production problems. With a closed-loop control system, it can automatically adjust the color to meet our set standards. This is the ideal solution for printing plants that require G7/GMI certification, proofing, and production.

　　

 

　　Equally important is the matching of printed sheets and samples, and the matching of printed sheets with standard data; this is perhaps the most common scenario in our actual production. How do we keep up with customer samples? How do we maintain color consistency? If the customer doesn't provide us with samples but provides CMYK or spot color Lab, D50/2, Delta E data, how do we meet the target? Or perhaps ISO12647-2, Gracol 2013, Fogra 51 international standards. This requires creating curve-matched digital proofing, standardized printing control, consistent instrument testing modes, and viewing samples under standard light sources...

　　

 

　　For the purpose of full-process color management training, the "Color Digitization Laboratory" also introduces GMG digital proofing software, ColorServer color standardization software, inKoptimizer ink optimization system, and openColor spot color proofing system. It is equipped with an EPSON professional proofing machine and an EIZO CG277 professional soft proofing monitor for proofing and color correction training, and screen calibration training. This achieves a true full-process color consistency training effect.

　　

 

　　In this process, the X-Rite i1io is the fastest and most accurate way to scan color targets and obtain device ICC profiles.

　　

 

　　G7 and GMI/PSO certifications are increasingly recognized by printing and packaging companies. The "Color Digitization Laboratory" also offers G7/GMI training courses and arranges on-site G7 expert guidance to help printing and packaging companies obtain and maintain repeatable color management methods.

　　

 

　　The Color Digitization Laboratory regularly offers the following color management courses:

　　Basic Principles and Professional Terminology of Color Management

　　Color Measurement Technology and the Use of Measurement Tools

　　Practical Application Skills of X-Rite Measurement Instruments - eXact

　　Practical Application Skills of X-Rite Measurement Instruments - CI64

　　X-Rite Inline Measurement + InKeyControl Application Training

　　X-Rite Inline Measurement + PressSign Evaluation Report Explanation

　　Analysis of Printing Process Control Methods

　　Color Management and Digital Proofing

　　ISO12647-2:2013 Printing Standardization and Implementation Methods

　　G7 Technology Principles and Practical Application Training

　　GMI Guidance and Factory Audit Passing Techniques

　　Color Management Practice - Case Analysis of Successful Proofing

　　Application Techniques of CIP4 Ink Preset and Closed-Loop Systems

　　X-Rite senior engineers, senior printing standardization consultants, and G7 experts will provide professional and practical training and exchange at the X-Rite-Kaiyin "Color Digitization Laboratory" for printing and packaging companies, brand owners, and partners, and other color management application units.

　　

 

　　Color Laboratory Equipment List:

　　eXact Spectrodensitometer

　　iCPlate2XT Plate Measuring Instrument

　　i1io (i1 Pro2)

　　Ci64 Integrating Sphere Spectrophotometer

　　eXact Auto Scan Automated Spectrophotometer

　　Ink Key Control Print Sheet Analysis Software

　　Judge QC Standard Light Source Color Matching Light Box

　　FM100Hue Test Chart

　　NetProfiler instrument calibration

　　ColorIQC Print

　　pressSIGN 9.2 print quality scoring software

　　Curve4 color management software

　　BabelColor color detection and analysis software

　　GMGColorProof, ColorServer, Opencolor

　　EPSON P6080 proofing machine

　　EIZO CG277 professional soft proofing monitor