24 Chapter 3 Getting started ENWW
Overview
The HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System (IMS) provides the following methods of
determining the ink weights required for producing a required color:
z Automatic
z Manual
z Ready Mix
The Automatic method flow chart is displayed below.
Ink formulation and production flow chart
In the Automatic method, you use the HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System to prepare a
custom ink as follows:
1 Ink formulation:
a Determine (through measurement or PANTONE
®
color selection) the target color.
b Set the color match parameters (for example, substrate glossiness and type).
c Send the ink definition file to the HP Indigo press.
d Prepare and test a first can.
Prepare and test
first can
Is color OK?
Prepare additional
cans
Yes
Prepare and test
fix can
Prepare and test
new first can
INK FORMULATION
PRODUCTION
No
Improve color
with fix can
Improve color with
new first can
Prepare the RIP
for the digital print
Change OD
spec value
Improve color by
changing OD
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