Print Validation (Certification)

You can check print quality by measuring spot ink characterization charts against CxF/X-4 color definitions. The application provides an instant pass/fail indication and various charts for assessing the deviations both visually and numerically. Process colors can be checked against the target values defined in the PDF/X output intent or a user-defined ICC profile. The complete set of validation data can be saved as a PQX file. You can also create validation reports.

  1. Load CxF/X-4 Data
    You can load and validate the color data stored in CxF/X-4, QTX and PDF/X files. Load validation results stored as a PQX file to conveniently validate the same job again.
  2. Make Validation Settings
    The default validation settings stored in the CxF/X-4 data can be adjusted according to your preferences. You can choose to measure different tint values, validate also process colors, or use different tolerances. This step is usually not required if you have loaded a PQX file.
  3. Measure Colors
    To verify print quality, measure your spot ink characterization chart against the CxF/X-4 color definitions you have loaded. You can use a supported measurement device connected to your PC or load measurement files created with a different device.
  4. Save Validation Results and Create Report
    The data currently loaded in the Certification dialog can be saved as a PQX file. These files include the complete set of data required for validating a particular job – spot color definitions, target values and tolerances – as well as the measurement data. PQX files can therefore be sent on for print quality evaluation at remote sites or loaded in ORIS CxF Toolbox in order to quickly validate the same print job again.
Parent topic: Using ORIS CxF Toolbox
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