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Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System

What is Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System?

Multicolor printing – also known as HiFi and ECG (Extended Color Gamut) – has been developed to print spot colors on printing systems by using extended gamut process inks instead of spot inks (Pantone®).

The muticolor separation – usually CMYKOGV – generated by color management software such as Alwan ColorHub is able to simulate more than 85% of Pantone® swatchbook on a multicolor conventional press within a ∆E00 of 2.

In order to print a job, prepress departments and press minders need a hardproof that visually matches the printing process output.

Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System has been designed by Alwan for the purpose of producing ISO 12647-7:2016 compliant contract proofs.

What makes Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System unique is the easiness of use and maintenance.

A single Alwan Hydra® profiling chart is used throughout the whole process; that is, to profile both your proofer and your production press.

Therefore, every time that you have a new printing condition – such as a new paper, a new set of inks, etc. – Alwan’s Hydra® Profiling technology provides you with the easiest and fastest way to update your proofer or your press profile.

How does Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System work?

Alwan-Cadera Multicolor Proofing System requires 4 components:

• Alwan ColorHub 6.6+
• Caldera RIP 12+
• Alwan PrintVerifier 6.1+
• Any multicolor proofer supported by Caldera RIP 12+
  (Epson SureColor series recommended)

Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System manual will guide you step-by-step in the installation process:

• Create a proofing setup in Caldera RIP;
• Build a Hydra® profile for proofer and substrate using Alwan PrintVerifier and Alwan ColorHub; and
• Color manage and assess conformance using FOGRA 7-color media wedge using Alwan ColorHub and Alwan PrintVerifier.

Figure 1
Hydra® Profiling chart for conventional and digital 7-color printing processes (875 patches)

What are the benefits of Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System?

• Easy installation thanks to the supplied step by step guideline.
• Manual or automated proof production thanks to Alwan ColorHub.
• Easy profile updates thanks to Alwan Hydra® Profiling.
• Vendor independent ICC and ISO savvy proofs, and conformance assessments.
• Works for 4, 5, 6 and 7-color proofing.

You want to test the Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System?

Download the guideline here

You need more information about Alwan-Caldera Multicolor Proofing System or any assistance?

Send us an email at sales@alwancolor.com.

For more information and an independent review of Alwan’s multicolor technologies (including Alwan ColorHub, Alwan ToolBox, HiFi Option and Hydra® Profiling), please download the Ryerson University Expanded Gamut Study 2019 here.