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Characterization Data Sets

Color Characterization Data sets that have been developed by, and are available from CGATS.

CGATS TR 001

Color characterization data for offset lithography printing as described in CGATS TR 001-1995.

CGATS TR 002

Color characterization data for proofing or printing on newsprint as defined in CGATS/SNAP TR 002-2007

CGATS TR 003

Color characterization data for proofing or sheet and web offset printing on U.S. Grade 3 coated publication paper as described in CGATS/SWOP TR 003-2007

CGATS TR 005

Color characterization data for proofing or sheet and web offset printing on U.S. Grade 5 coated publication paper as described in CGATS/SWOP TR 005-2007

CGATS TR 006

Color characterization data for proofing or sheet-fed printing on U.S. Grade 1 coated paper as described in CGATS/GRACoL TR 006-2007

Characterized Reference Printing Conditions

CGATS-21-2-CRPC1 

Characterized reference printing conditions for Universal ColdsetNews Small gamut printing (newsprint) as defined in CGATS 21-2-2013 


CGATS-21-2-CRPC2 

Characterized reference printing conditions for Universal HeatsetNews Moderate gamut printing on improved newsprint type paper as defined in CGATS 21-2-2013 


CGATS-21-2-CRPC3 

Characterized reference printing conditions for Universal PremUncoated Utility printing on a matt uncoated type paper as defined in CGATS 21-2-2013 


CGATS-21-2-CRPC4 

Characterized reference printing conditions for Universal SuperCal General printing on super-calendared paper as defined in CGATS 21-2-2013 


CGATS-21-2-CRPC5 

Characterized reference printing conditions for Universal PubCoated typical publication printing as defined in CGATS 21-2-2013 


CGATS-21-2-CRPC6 

Characterized reference printing conditions for Universale PremCoated large gamut (typically commercial) printing as defined in CGATS 21-2-2013 


CGATS-21-2-CRPC7 

Characterized reference printing conditions for Universal Extra large gamut printing processes as defined in CGATS 21-2-2013

The CGATS data files are a normative part of ISO/PAS 15339 Graphic technology – Printing from digital data across multiple technologies ISO/PAS 15339-2

ISO15339-CRPC1.txt
Typical ColdsetNews – Small gamut printing (newsprint)

ISO15339-CRPC2.txt
Typical HeatsetNews Moderate gamut printing on improved newsprint type paper

ISO15339-CRPC3.txt
Typical PremUncoated Utility printing on a matt uncoated type paper

ISO15339-CRPC4.txt
Typical SuperCal General printing on super-calendared paper

ISO15339-CRPC5.txt
Typical PubCoated Typical publication printing

ISO15339-CRPC6.txt
Typical PremCoated Large gamut (typically commercial) printing

ISO15339-CRPC7.txt
Typical Extra Large Extra-large gamut printing processes

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