The Epson SurePress digital label press line – the SurePress L-4733AW and SurePress L-6534VW – have been awarded Digital Press System Certification by Idealliance, a global leader in standards and training for print and packaging supply chains.
Both SurePress models using the Wasatch RIP have met the strict requirements of Idealliance’s Digital Press Certification, a program consisting of testing and certification in areas of colour, print properties and print production. With this certification, Epson demonstrates its entire press system – including the digital front-end, print engine and paper – meets or exceeds established industry tolerances for excellence in the areas of colorimetric accuracy, uniformity, repeatability, durability and registration.
“We understand that label converters’ customers are demanding accurate colours, while also wanting economically priced labels,” said Mike Pruitt, product manager, SurePress, Epson America, Inc. “Wherever a customer is printing in the world – whether India or Indiana – this certification proves SurePress models with Wasatch RIPs meet the strict Digital Press System Certification requirements to provide the same high-quality colour accuracy from print to print and country to country, which ultimately results in customer satisfaction and minimised rejected orders.”
SurePress digital label presses are designed for colour accuracy, ease of use and to be complimentary with other presses used in a print shop. Whether using a four-, five- or six-colour SurePress, the press intelligently manages the file in a four-colour workflow and calculates the remaining colours to ease operations. Additionally, as printing requirements are becoming more exacting graphically, and costs are rising, SurePress digital label presses handle rasterisation from digital TIFF plates created by a RIP directly on-press, eliminating software layers and enabling fast communication of data.
The Digital Press Certification Program for inkjet systems certifies the capabilities of commercial production inkjet, high speed, cut sheet, and web devices to meet specific print standards. The program consists of testing and certification in areas of colour, print properties and print production.
“The SurePress certification underscores its commitment to excellence and dedication to print accuracy,” said Jordan Gorski, Executive Director of Idealliance. “As the demand for consistent and high-quality print grows, Idealliance’s standards across print production such as G7 continue to serve as the foundation of industry standards for colour, print quality and alignment of workflows and supply chains.”
Digital Press System Certification benefits include:
- Colour Consistency Across Platforms: Whether printing on different substrates or using varied techniques, certification ensures that colours remain uniform.
- Cost Efficiency: Standardising the printing process reduces waste and rework, ultimately saving both time and money.
- Global Standard: Certification is recognised globally, allowing certified print service providers to compete on an international scale.
- Improved Quality Control: G7-certified companies maintain better control over their printing processes, which results in improved quality and client satisfaction.
For more information about the Digital Press System Certification and the impact for print service providers, visit Idealliance’s site. For more information about Epson SurePress digital label presses, visit www.epson.com/surepress.