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 offset printing Gloss / silk coated Older measurement standard M0 FOGRA51 PSO Coated v3 (ECI) Modern offset printing Gloss / silk coated Optical brightener aware…
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 brands you’ll see, what makes each different (color/brightness, typical weights/thickness, surface/coating and finishing options), plus a short note on where lesser/commodity grades come from. I’ve…
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 workflows or highly complementary when used together. Below I’ll give a compact, practical comparison (feature-by-feature), then explain how they overlap and a couple of concrete ways people…
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, and operator differences that gradually push your output off target. Even if you’ve nailed your ICC profiles and calibration routines, color performance can still shift…
This week I was working with a new client, they’re primarily a vehicle wrap company. They have 3 Epson S60600’s which came with ONYX Thrive. They print mainly on Avery 1105 and have been using a profile that was available for download. I was explaining to the owner that we…
📦 Datacolor’s Twin Acquisitions of Techkon 1. Acquisition of Techkon GmbH (January 30, 2025) In late January 2025, Datacolor—a global leader in color management—acquired Techkon GmbH, a specialized German firm with over 40 years in color measurement, notably within printing and packaging techkonusa.com+9wideformatonline.com+9Datacolor+9. Datacolor emphasized that the move “marks an important next step……
Recently, we decided to produce a new brochure highlighting the products and services we provide. We chose one of our clients, Premier Press in Portland, OR, to print our brochures. They’ve invested in and have implemented our Alder Color Control platform, so we thought they were the obvious choice –…
Recently we’ve been working with a brand that sells their products all over the world. They work with other brands to license products for them, as well. They’re working with Print Service Providers (PSP’s – aka packaging printers) in Canada, Mexico and China and were seeking a better way to…
The 100-Year History of Great Western Ink: A Legacy of Innovation in Portland, Oregon Great Western Ink, a prominent name in the ink manufacturing industry, celebrates an incredible milestone in 2025—its 100th anniversary. For a century, this Portland, Oregon-based company has played an instrumental role in the development and growth…
Xitron has a long history of great products, with their Navigator (Harlequin) RIP software. They have been a leader of the entry level to mid-range commercial printer market, providing interfaces for just about any platesetter. Proven products, excellent support and not too expensive. Xitron is in a very interesting position,…
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