Graphic technology. Input data for characterization of 4-colour process printing - Expanded data set

BS ISO 12642-2:2006 Graphic technology. Input data for characterization of 4-colour process printing. Expanded data set

BS ISO 12642-2 defines a data set of ink value combinations that are intended to be used to characterize 4-colour process printing.

This data set is not optimized for any printing process or application area but is robust enough for all general applications. The needs of publication, commercial, and package printing with offset, gravure, flexography, and other printing processes have been considered.

While it is primarily aimed at process colour printing with CMYK inks, it can also be used with any combination of three chromatic coloured inks and a dark ink. It is an alternate to the ISO 12642-1 data set where more robust data is required.

Contents of BS ISO 12642-2:

Foreword

Introduction

1 Scope

2 Normative references

3 Terms and definitions

4 Technical requirements

4.1 Data set characteristics

4.2 Data set definition

4.3 Layouts for printing

4.4 Data set identification

Annex A (informative) Default layouts and image files

Annex B (informative) Flesh tone data set

Bibliography