ning wide or expanded gamut printers, make sure they support RGB workflows with late-stage CMYK conversion. “Ease of use matters a lot. Good software should make your life easier, not harder. Look for features like automated scanning, built-in colour libraries, and strong integration with your spectrophotometers. “Also, make sure that you do not skip the verification tools. You will want to know right away whether your printer is in spec. Having a quick, reliable way to verify accuracy saves lots of time and prevents unnecessary reruns.” As to how the PRINTING United Alliance can help companies to strengthen their own colour management skills, the organisation offers a range of specialist online courses and hands-on workshops that help people move from trial-and-error to real process control One example is the Colour Management Professional series, which Weiss explains “lays the groundwork”, covering calibration, profiling, rendering intents, and verification. There is also the G7+ Expert Training & Certification, which takes it to the next level. “G7+ builds on the original G7 method to help printers achieve consistent colour appearance across every process: offset, digital, flexo, wide-format, and even textile printing,” Weiss says, continuing: “We’ve made the training flexible. You can take it fully online, online with an instructor, or occasionally in person. Everything’s available through our iLEARNING+ platform. “The goal is simple, give printers the tools and knowledge to take control of their colour. Whether you are just starting out or fine-tuning a mature workflow, we help you get predictable, consistent results across every device, every time.” Accurate Colour is Critical Also weighing in with professional advice and words of wisdom on colour management is Zebra Print Group, a family-owned business delivering expert, end-to-end print solutions for nearly two decades. Samantha Overton, managing director at Zebra, explains that with the accuracy of colour being critical in print, it is crucial printers and sign companies to do all they can to ensure the work they produce is as accurate as possible, colour-wise. “Accurate colour is critical in print; it’s what protects a client’s brand and sets a professional printer apart,” Overton explains, continuing: “Quality colour-management software ensures colours are consistent, predictable, and repeatable across devices, substrates, and print runs. It reduces waste, saves time, and gives clients total confidence that what they approved is what they will receive.” In terms of the dangers of under-investment in colour management solutions, Overton says cutting corners should not be an option to anyone involved in the sector. She explains that this will almost certainly With a solid colour management system, you can track how your printers are performing, catch drift before it becomes a problem, and hit consistent, accurate colour ▼The PRINTING United Alliance says without quality colour management software, you are flying blind COLOUR MANAGEMENT | ROB FLETCHER 36 Issue 358 - January | February 2026 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk
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