Arnold Printing Receives G7 Certification

Arnold Printing is proud to announce it has received the G7 Master Printer certification from IDEAlliance (International Digital Enterprise Alliance), making Arnold Printing among a select few to achieve this goal in the region.

This qualification program identifies only those printing companies who have completed training and implemented the G7 proof-to-print methodology. G7 is the latest industry standard that provides for reliable, consistent color from proof to press, press-to-press, and facility to facility.

Developed by the IDEAlliance and the GRACol Committee, G7 is named for its gray scale calibration technique and the 7 ISO ink colors it requires. The “G” refers to calibrating gray tonal values, while the “7” refers to the seven primary color values: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black(K), Red (M&Y), Green (C&Y), and Blue (C&M). It describes how to use the principles of digital imaging, spectrophotometry, and computer-to-plate (CTP) technologies to achieve these color matches using quality inks and papers.

Essentially, G7 enables widely different printing processes or substrates to share not only common gray values, but also common tonal contrast and image weight, regardless of paper type, ink quantity, screening, or imaging technology. Corporate marketing departments, creatives, and brand owners will be able to be assured of “similar visual appearance” throughout the graphic arts industry when using a G7 Certified supplier.