GMG OpenColor

color management for packaging printing

Packaging printing as an industry is not as standardized as many other printing sectors. This makes achieving consistent brand appearance a real challenge. GMG OpenColor is using a proprietary spectral calculation model and can precisely predict the interplay between varying processes, substrates, and overprinting.

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Precise simulations with spectral data

Our patented conversion technology enables color-accurate simulation – even without test charts. In addition to spectral color data, printing process, substrates and even ink sequence are taken into account. If a parameter changes, a profile can be quickly calculated without the need to run a new proof.

 


More powerful than ever: proofing for the packaging market

The new GMG Spectral MX Color Engine provides spectacular performance gains: the proof profile calculation is up to 15 times faster, the profile quality is improved, and the profile size is up to 90% smaller.

The higher-resolution MXN profiles lead to better color matching between proof and print, hence optimize print approvals in the packaging supply chain.

 


 

Hand in hand with leading providers

GMG OpenColor's profiling capabilities and precise color prediction are unparalleled. So to enable users of other workflow solutions to benefit from GMG's superior color management technology, GMG creates custom interface solutions. Current technology partnerships support ArtPro+ by Esko, Packz from HYBRID Software and Measure Color.

 


"GMG OpenColor establishes a building block for reliable colour communication, and parameter changes can be quickly calculated without the need to run a new proof."


One foundation for proof and color separation

GMG OpenColor creates proof profiles as well as separation profiles. These profiles transfer effortlessly to GMG ColorServer and GMG ColorPlugin, allowing the use of the most sophisticated color transformation tools to work seamlessly with Adobe Photoshop. Extended gamut printing projects and the replacement of CMYK channels with specials in Photoshop are now quick and simple. GMG OpenColor delivers the flexibility you wish for and the reliability you need. 

 


 

Continous or halftone proof?

In combination with GMG ColorProof, multicolor proof profiles are dynamically calculated using the colors assigned in the print file. Potential problems such as moirés and incorrect trapping settings can also be made visible in advance using halftone profiles.