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pressSIGN

intelligent printing
pressSIGN PANTONE licensed

flexible. easy. intelligent.


accurate color on all printing devices

ISO 12647 Standards


ISO 15339 Standards
Japan Color Standards
GRACol G7
SWOP
the colour experts
or any user defined standard

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intelligent printing unique features
pressSIGN provides color measurement data to help to control the - dynamic density adjustment
printing process on all forms of production printing including offset, For traditional offset, flexographic and gravure printers,
gravure, flexo, screen and digital devices enabling consistently pressSIGNs unique Dynamic Density Adjustment (DDA) guides
accurate color throughout the job. It displays press adjustment the operator to the lowest Delta E. By measuring only one solid
information targetting international or custom standards. patch DDA calculates the correct density adjustment. pressSIGNs
DDA dynamically responds to the current printing conditions
Make-ready and preparation times are greatly reduced along with accounting for paper, ink, chemistry and environment.
an improvement in print quality. Matching all international printing
standards is easy. pressSIGNs unique Dynamic Density Adjustment - dry back compensation ensures the color is
(DDA) makes matching spot and process solids simple. pressSIGN correct when the product arrives with the customer. All printers
supports all major RIP formats. Exporting tonal curve adjustments to know there can be a color shift as the ink dries. pressSIGN users
your RIP or PDF workflow is fast and effective. can quickly and easily compensate for this dry back for different
in and paper properties both for process and spot colors.
Consistently accurate color is easier to achieve, whatever the print
process, whatever the number of colors, whatever the color bar. - dot gain/tone curve export
pressSIGN offers 3 options for tonal curve calculation
adjustments, traditional TVI (dot gain), 4CX (4 Color Exchange)
benefits and NPDC Neutral Print Density Curve for those familiar with
GRACol G7 curves.

Whatever your role in the color print process, pressSIGN will help
you improve quality and productivity. All versions of the software
- 4CX technology is a new way of
achieving accurate grey balance using the data
share the easy to use interface which shows an overall percentage
from ICC profiles and is of particular value with digital printing
score and traffic light indicator of quality.
devices.

Print buyers can create print standards which include the target,
Just apply the tonal curve
the tolerances and the acceptable quality level. Print buyers can lock
adjustment recommended by
the standard and export it to their print supplier so both parties
pressSIGN to the RIP or PDF
know what is required from the print job.
workflow and see the results
- perfect grey balance.
Operators enjoy the clear, single interface showing them how to
adjust density to get to the lowest possible Delta E, either for each
ink key across the press or averaged for the printed sheet.
- spot colour libraries

PANTONE libraries are included with


PrePress departments can export tonal adjustment curves quickly
all versions of pressSIGN plus the ability
to a wide variety of the most popular workflow & RIP formats, or
to create custom spot colors & libraries
the PDF workflow. In most cases without having to type in the
which can be exported and shared with other users.
adjustments manually and so maintaining production efficiency.
pressSIGN can monitor from 1 to 16 colours, spot or process.

Print Managers use the analysis and reporting functions to


monitor where problems arise and help resolve them. Reports show
- soft proofing is included with pressSIGN-Pro and
Trends clients. Compare on screen, the measured sheet with the
Job, Make-ready and Measurement times, enabling managers to
print target.
compare the performance of different sites, presses, operators and
The soft proof window lets you see the impact the paper color
shifts.
has on the image even before you begin printing.
See the difference between the printed sheet and the print
target standard.
The soft proof module also allows you to Preview & simulate
the effect of updating the tonal curves.

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global print management printing standards
pressSIGN Pro & pressSIGN GPM includes SQL server software, pressSIGN is the most flexible tool, working with any press,
one Pro client, one Trends client and one Mobile client within the color or color bar, for matching any printing standard, on any
basic configuration. Additional clients can be added at any time. print system.

The Pro client accepts the measurement data of the color bar from Select any international standard based on ISO 12647, GRACol
the spectrophotometer and stores data on the server. The Pro clients G7, SWOP, Japan Color or ISO 15339. New in version 8 is the abil-
simple interface shows the operator how to adjust the density to ity to target ISO 12674-7 for testing proofs.
achieve the lowest possible Delta E towards the print target. At the
same time the operator can see dot gain results & overall score. Create a new standard from an imported CMYK or multi-color
ICC profile.
pressSIGN Trends is located in the production or prepress office.
With the Trends client, users can review any job without having to Measure the press paper color and adjust the target based on
visit the press room. Trends can create new jobs, assign them to the actual paper in use. Export the new ICC profile for use in
operators, make tonal curve adjustments, send production reports to proofing systems and design applications for a roundtrip color
clients and analyse production performance. The powerful reporting matched system - Design-proof-PrePress-press.
functions in pressSIGN compare presses, print sites, operators,
campaigns, make-ready times, spot colors and much more. Scan a measured press sheet to create a new custom standard.
This is ideal for print re-runs or capturing a press pass. Export
pressSIGN Mobile provides access to the pressSIGN server job
data locally or remotely via a browser interface.
spectro connectivity
Global Print Management is ideal for large print companies with
multiple sites, print buyers pressSIGN Pro GPM Server / Client diagram pressSIGN-PrintBuyer and pressSIGN standard edition
pressSIGN 7 PRO Server with clients

and print management


This shows the ow of data between a networked
pressSIGN server and Litho or digital presses.
4CX curves are returned to the digital press Digital press
work with X-Rites Eye-One/i1, SpectroEye, eXact, 530, Barbieri
Press adjustment data to Litho press

organisations. With its job


PrePress can produce reports & export curves

pressSIGN-Pro Client
K75 MY20 YK CM50 Y25 GB C CM80 CY20 M50 K C25 GB MY50 CM GB MK Y50 GB P MY80 CM20 CY50 M Y75 GB C50 MY GB CY80 K50 Y C75 GB M25 CK M75 K25 CY

devices and the Konica Minolta FD-7.


Measurement data

synchronisation features, a Press


Curve data to
platesetter

printer can automatically


K C M Y 25C 75Y K C M Y 50C 50Y K C M Y 75C 25Y K C M Y 75K 25M K C M Y 50M 50K K C M Y 25K 75M K C M Y CMY P K C M Y GB25 MY K C M Y GB75 CY K C M Y GB50 CM K C M Y 25C 75Y K C M Y 50C 50Y K C M Y 75C 25Y K C M Y 75K 25M K C M Y 50M 50K K C M Y 25K 75M

pressSIGN-Pro & GPM versions also drive X-Rites EasyTrax S,


4CX Curve le

send print production data


Measurement data exported to
Digital RIP Intellitrax S, X-Rite eXact, Techkon SpectroDrive & SpectroJet and
Press Adjustment

work with many press manufacturers and third party closed loop
PrePress
Information

direct to a linked remote pressSIGN-Trends client

server for immediate analysis systems.


Database
pressSIGN Softproof Module

by a print manager or brand Any Printing Company


Database
pressSIGN Softproof
Module

owner.
pressSIGN Pro GPM Server
(Global Print Management Solution) PC & Mac mix and match clients & servers. pressSIGN works!
The GPM features or Internet / Network

pressSIGN inclue the ability pdf measurement


reports

to intergrate the data with Data synchronised with Remote GPM server

in-house Management
Information Systems
Print Management Print Management Print Management

reducing the cost or staff Site A


pressSIGN-Pro Client
staff Site B
pressSIGN-Pro Client
staff Site C
pressSIGN-Pro Client

monitoring and auditing


remote print sites.





pressSIGN GPM Server is central to any installation. GPM includes one of each of the following Clients:
pressSIGN-Pro Client - for making press-side colour bar measurements into pressSIGN
pressSIGN-Trends Client - for curve generation, report generation and validation (cannot make colour bar measurements)
pressSIGN Softproof Module - included with each pressSIGN-Pro Client and pressSIGN-Trends client
Clients can view the database, produce reports and create jobs and customise settings
reports and statistics
Exchange of print parameters such as colour bars, targets, spot are a valuable feature
colors and other specifications is simple. For example, if there is a of pressSIGN. Filters
new color standard to be used, this can be sent to specific print sites enable you to obtain
for them to easily import into their copy of pressSIGN. the most relevant data
Print quality data is directed to individual remote servers based from the database.
upon the print client. There is no limit to the number of remote Summary & Production
servers to which you can synchronise your data. reports are job specific,
whilst reports from the
Subscription benefits pressSIGN GPM uses a subscription database provide an
model whereby users receive updates and upgrades free of charge. insight into the trends
Changes to operating systems and hardware happen without a hitch. of your print production over any
It ensures that everyone has the benefit of all new features and time period.
synchronisation between servers and clients happens seamlessly. The range of reports and
presentation options includes
pressSIGN is renowned for being the most up-to-date software for Pie charts, lists, tables and
supporting new devices, standards and technologies. graphs, sorted using a variety
of parameters. Export data to
spreadsheet and via an API
interface

PANTONE and other Pantone trademarks are used with the property of Pantone LLC. Pantone is a wholly owned subsidiary of X-Rite, Incorporated.
Pantone LLC, 2010. All rights reserved.

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4 versions of pressSIGN
choose the version of pressSIGN you need
(see the compatibility chart below)

pressSIGN Global Print Management pressSIGN-Standard


for larger enterprises with print sites or suppliers in multiple standard edition - designed for basic process control
locations. Centralise all measurements with pressSIGN GPM curve export and of particular benefit in digital printing.
Server. Set group-wide standards, custom spot colors & more.
Monitor and compare the performance of sites, presses, opera- pressSIGN-PrintBuyer
tors, shifts etc. GPM includes the same clients and capabilities for those specifying print. Set the standard along with
as pressSIGN-Pro. Upload print standards, color libraries, client any Pantone or custom spot colors. Measure the sheet
Names etc and distribute automatically. using pressSIGN-PrintBuyer to confirm it meets the print
pressSIGN-Pro target requirements.
f or those who want to ensure every print job meets the target
standard. pressSIGN-Pro shows the operator how to adjust
each ink key across the press. It enables export of tonal curves
and provides powerful analysis tools to help improve quality
and productivity.
Management

Management
Global Print

Global Print
PrintBuyer

PrintBuyer
Standard

Standard
Pro

Pro
functions functions
standards reports
ISO 12647-2, ISO 12647-3, ISO 12647-4, ISO label print function

12647-6, ISO 12647-7 pdf measurement report with Tonal Curves
GRACol G7, ISO/PAS 15339 pdf scoring and production rpeorts
Japan Color
CMYK ICC Profile information screen views
multi-color ICC Profile summary without density adjustment info
previous measurement summary with density adjustment info
user defined full sheet view - showing ink zones
supported
spectrophotometers
score trends view
X-Rite EyeOne/ i1 Pro 2, IO2 Table, Spectro- value trends view
Eye, 530, eXact
NPDC
X-Rite EasyTrax, IntelliTrax
soft proffe module
Techkon SpectroDens
Techkon SpectroJet, SpectroDrive
make ready/production mode
Barbieri LFP, Swing, Spectropad Series 2 spot colors
Konica Minolta FD-7
Pantone libraries
Data Import
custom spot libraries
CMYK + 2 Spots
CxF CMYK + 12 Spots
SVF & JDF files, CGATs from Heidelberg, Im-
age & Axis Control, Komori PDC and Others
spot color tints
Print Standards, Measurements, ICC additional clients
Profiles, Color Bars, Templates
standard clients
Data Export
Tab Delimited, CXF Pro Clients
XML Trend / Mobile Clients
color adjustment information
density for all solids
tonal adjustments / dot gain / curve output
TVI, 4CX, NPDC options

the colour experts


Mac: PC:
t : +44 (0) 1923 220 530 Mac OS 10.7 to Mac OS 10.12 Windows 7/8/10 32/64 bit
4GB RAM 4GB RAM
e : info@pressSIGN.com 1 USB port for dongle. 1 usb port for dongle
w: pressSIGN.com color monitor: 1280 x 1024 color monitor: 1280 x 1024

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