ISO Standards for the Graphic Industry
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Process Control
ISO 12647 — Graphic Technology: Process Control
ISO 12647-1:2013
Parameters and Measurement MethodsDefines the parameters and measurement methods for the series.
ISO 12647-2:2013
Offset Lithographic ProcessesSheet-fed and web-fed offset. The most widely referenced standard in commercial print production.
ISO 12647-3:2013
Coldset Offset on NewsprintProcess control for coldset offset lithography on newsprint.
ISO 12647-4:2014
Publication Gravure PrintingParameters for gravure printing of publications.
ISO 12647-5:2015
Screen PrintingProcess control parameters for screen printing.
ISO 12647-6:2020
Flexographic PrintingProcess control for flexographic printing workflows.
ISO 12647-7:2016
Digital Proofing ProcessesRequirements for proofing systems used to simulate press output.
ISO 12647-8:2021
Validation Print ProcessesStandards for validation printing as a press-simulation alternative.
ISO 12647-9:2021
Metal Decoration (Offset)Offset lithography on metal substrates for packaging and decoration.
ISO/TS 23031:2020 — Instrument Evaluation
ISO/TS 23031
Spectrocolorimeter and Spectrodensitometer AssessmentSpecifies assessment procedures for instruments used in printed material evaluation.
Color Data & Characterization
ISO 17972 — CxF/X Color Data Exchange
ISO 17972-1
Base CxF3 FrameworkXML-based architecture for color and process control data exchange.
ISO 17972-2:2016
Scanner Target DataColor exchange format for scanner characterization target data.
ISO 17972-3:2017
Output Target DataColor exchange format for output device characterization data.
ISO 17972-4:2018
Spot Color CharacterizationExchange format for spot color data — the standard behind CxF/X-4 files used in ChromaChecker.
ISO 12641 & 12642 — Color Targets
ISO 12641-1:2016
Input Scanner CalibrationColor targets for positive film and photographic paper scanner calibration.
ISO 12641-2:2019
Advanced Reflective & Transmissive TargetsExtended target framework for reflective and transmissive media.
ISO 12642-3:2021
Process Printing CharacterizationInk value combinations for four-color process characterization with extended neutral scale data.
Viewing Conditions & Gloss
ISO 3664:2009 — Viewing Conditions
ISO 3664:2009
Viewing Conditions for Graphic TechnologyEstablishes viewing conditions for reflective and transmissive media, critical comparisons, and color monitor displays. Relevant to ChromaChecker Lighting Inspector audits.
ISO 2813 & 8254 — Gloss Measurement
ISO 2813:2014
Coating GlossMethods for measuring coating gloss at 20°, 60°, and 85° geometries.
ISO 8254-1/2/3
Paper and Board Gloss75-degree and 20-degree gloss measurement methods for paper and board substrates.
