February 4, 2026 Use cases, differences, and M-mode classifications Quick Summary Table Profile Full Name Typical Use Case Paper Printing Condition M-Mode FOGRA39 ISO Coated v2 (ECI) Legacy... FOGRA39 vs FOGRA51
January 16, 2026 By Bill Owen – Alder Color Solutions An ICC profile is a mathematical description of how a device reproduces color — whether that device is a printer,... What an ICC Profile Actually Does (and Doesn’t Do)
January 16, 2026 There’s a surprising amount of product variety under the generic label SBS C1S (Solid Bleached Sulfate, coated one side). Below I’ll pull together the main global mill... SBS C1S paperboard — brands, makers and what actually differs between them
December 11, 2025 By Bill Owen – Alder Color Solutions If you’ve ever stared at a press sheet and compared it to your contract proof thinking “Something’s off…... Why Your Press Sheets Don’t Match Your Proofs — Even When Both Are ‘GRACoL’
November 3, 2025 These two products look similar at first (both are color-quality tools for print) but their sweet spots are different enough that they can be either direct competitors in some... ChromaChecker vs MeasureColor
October 31, 2025 by Carrie Watson- Alder Color Solutions Color drift isn’t caused by one thing. It’s the result of environmental changes, device wear, media variations, ink batches,... Understanding & Monitoring Color Drift
