Overview - HP IndiChrome User Manual

Overview

The HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System (IMS) provides the following methods of
determining the ink weights required for producing a required color:
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:
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Automatic
Manual
Ready Mix
INK FORMULATION
Improve color by
changing OD
Change OD
spec value
Ink formulation:
a Determine (through measurement or PANTONE
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?
No
Improve color Improve color with
with fix can new first can
Prepare and test Prepare and test
fix can new first can
PRODUCTION
Prepare additional
Yes
cans
Prepare the RIP
for the digital print
®
color selection) the target color.
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