Pre-press

The X-rite color management system is another hardware/software solution that helps Josh Packaging ensure quality throughout its prepress and printing stages.

  • Both printing and ink departments are equipped with  X-rite Spectrophotometers and Densitometers which are instruments that measure and graph the LAB values and density of each color.
  • Prior to printing, every  color must pass the X-rite test ensuring no color deviation from the customer approved PDF.
  • All  instruments are complimented with the ColorCert software which integrates all the X-rites on a shared network.
  • Production and quality control managers  set standards and color tolerances based on customer’s approval for future runs.
  • QC and traceability module saves every color measurement of every roll which can then be compiled into reports to send to customers.

Before jobs go press-side, all inks are formulated using internationally recognized, InkMaker’s ink dispensing system.

  • Contains 24 heads of different base inks and varnishes, making the machine capable of formulating all pantone colors in different ink systems.
  • The work-off and inventory modules of the machine help Josh Packaging reuse return ink from previous press runs while maintaining traceability and quality throughout the process.
  • Customer-approved brand colors can be saved in the machine to create standards for future press runs.