Quality Control

pure white or blueish white?

4c 33m 50y 0k or 10c 42m 45y 4k?

32c 36m 30y 13k or 39c 43m 25y 14k?

Tools for colormanagement and illumination

Wrong or unsufficient environmental lighting is one of the most problematic issues upon comparing soft proofs, contract proofs and prints. The tonal response of a print always depends on the light that is used to illuminate the viewing area. The perception of a color highly depends on the surrounding colors and the lighting conditions. Apart from this, the light that iluminates the colors that are observed has an even larger influence on the perception of the color. As the color appearance changes with different illuminants, the ISO3664 (Viewing Conditions) and ISO12647 (Graphic Technology) define a standardized lighting for judging proofs: the D50 standard. Therefore, Quato offers solutions to judge colors in the right way. While the Lightbox XL2 and XL3 use ISO3664 light to compare hardproofs with softproofs and printouts, the Intelli Light Test helps to judge if the environmental light matches the criteria for color communication or not. Finally, the reference print helps to easily judge a displays or printers color performance in uncertain situations and also helps to trace potential workflow problems. > > > Lightbox XL2/XL3 for comparisons between softproof and printed proof up to A3+ size Intelli Light Test for judging the environmental light to be proof compliant or not Quato reference print for fast visual detection of potentional workflow problem

Features
Intelli Light Test Wrong or unsufficiant environmental Lighting is one of the most problematic issues when comparing Soft-Proofs on a display with printed Proofs. Therefore the ISO 12646 regulation uses 5000 K (or D50) as the standard lighting. With the Intelli Light Test, you can now simply proof if your lighting conditions are valid for proofing or not. The test strip will indicate with two metameric colors if the light does or does not comply with the D50 standard. Lightbox & Lightbox XL2 and XL3 With a D50 compliant illumination, the Lightbox XL2 and XL3 are the ideal work stations for checking ink-jet proofs up to A3+ size under standardized lighting. The special technology supports even illumination that is glare and reflection free. The electronic dimmer allow to adjust the Lighbox to the displays luminance for a perfect soft proofing illumination. The Xl3 additionally supports a direct USBconnection and control with iColor Display to automatically adjust the lightbox to the displays luminance. Reference Print If the screen does not match the print, or the proof does not macth the print, its not always easy to find the reason. The Quato Reference Print can help to trace whether the print or the screen and proof is inaccurate. This is a good tracing tool for potentional workflow problems.

A perfect combination

Specifications
Lightbox XL2/3 viewing booth Usage Print/Proof to Display comparison Working size XL2: 49x38cm (landscape) XL3: 58x50cm (lanscape Light XL2: D50 Daylight Control tube from top XL3: D50 Daylight Control tubes with diffusor from top and bottom Intensity XL2: Dimmer from 2.000 - 450 Lux (ca. 600-150cd/m2 ) XL3: Elektronc dimmer or USB-Adjustment from 2.000 - 0 Lux (ca. 600-0cd/m2 ) Warranty 12 Month Part number 050228 XL2 050233 XL3 with USB-Interface
Testform 2009

Reference Print Type A3+ Offset Reference Print according to ISO 12647-2 and the Media Standard Offset based on ISOcoated v2 (ECI) reference profile Usage Direct comparison between monitor and reference print / outprint Availability Bundled with every Quato Monitor also available separately on request

Intelli Light Test Typ Indicator for metamerism Usage Proofing of environmental light conditions and attaching on proofs to ensure optimal lighting environment at the customers office.

Part number 030302 with background and usage informations in a 50pcs package. 030301 stand alone product in a 50pcs package.

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Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1/2010