As workflows grow increasingly complex, maintaining consistent colour across devices and substrates is no small task. SignLinkinvestigates how modern colour management tools are helping the industry stay in control GETTING COLOUR MANAGEMENT RIGHT: TOOLS FOR COMPLETE ACCURACY In an industry where even the slightest variation can undermine a brand, colour accuracy has become a defining measure of quality. From retail displays to large-format signage, customers demand and expect consistency, no matter the substrate, device or location. For wideformat print companies and sign-makers, that means controlling colour at every stage of production, not just hoping for the best at the output stage. Advances in colour management software, spectrophotometers, and automated workflows are making this level of control more achievable than ever. Modern solutions can profile devices with high precision, compensate for material differences, and maintain consistency across multiple printers and sites. At the same time, cloud-based platforms and integrated RIP technologies are simplifying what was once a highly technical and timeconsuming process. However, technology alone is only part of the equation. Achieving true colour accuracy still relies on a disciplined approach: calibration, standardisation, and a keen eye for detail. For those willing to invest the time and tools, the reward is not just better-looking output, but stronger customer trust and fewer costly reprints. Repeatability and Predictability Sign-makers and wide-format printers seeking solutions in this area are advised to work with reputable and trusted providers in order to get the best colour accuracy in their work, with Caldera being one of the names that meets this criterion. Sebastien Hanssens, vice-president for marketing at Caldera, explains that large-format print production means working across multiple printers, inks, and substrates, each with its own colour gamut and behaviour. With this, 53 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 265 - June | July 2026 COLOUR MANAGEMENT | ROB FLETCHER
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