Kayell in major push for ISO colour standards with Fogra

Release of digital printing standard sees Kayell staff head to Germany in preparation for its implementation throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The ISO 12647-8 validation digital printing standard is expected to have a major impact on the local industry. According to Andreas Johansson, (pictured) Kayell director, selected staff will travel to Fogra’s training centre in Germany to be certified as Fogra digital print experts.

Johansson has high hopes for the standard. “With the release of the ISO 12647-8, users of digital presses at last have a reference point for consistent, predictable colour, in the same way that ISO 12647-2 PSO-certified printers enjoy,” he said. “This is of real benefit for both printers and their customers, reducing or eliminating any confusion over colour reproduction and creating a workable, internally recognised benchmark for digital colour output.”

He also believes that compliance to the standard will separate digital printers in terms of quality. “To be certified as an ISO digital printer of Australia and New Zealand carries with it both technical and marketing messages that the complying printer has undertaken strenuous testing procedures to ensure digital print of the highest standard and consistency,” Johansson said.

Kayell’s colour specialist, Luke Wooldridge, has found an increasing awareness of printing amongst clients and expects that they will demand that printers adhere to this standard as well.

“Today’s print buyers are well-informed about international standards and are demanding higher quality from printers,” he said.