You Can’t Control What You Can’t Measure

The role of color process control plays in enhancing reproduction quality and productivity in package printing cannot be overstated. Without appropriate process control, costly rework, waste, and unnecessary delays in production can result, potentially undermining the salability of the product. However, as the old adage says: you can't control what you can't measure. In the pressroom, a variety of measures can be applied to calibrate the output of computer-to-plate systems and minimize variation on press. These include statistical sampling, visual inspection, density spot checks, or full sheet scans, depending on the customer's expectations and the nature of the job at hand.