Color accuracy, a critical issue
In the printing and image professions, color fidelity is not an option. A simple discrepancy between the screen and the print can generate endless round trips, extra costs in consumables and, in the worst case, cancellation of the project. Yet these errors could be avoided right from the start, with a well-calibrated colorimetric environment.
For thirty years, the Open Group, with its Open Color Management (OCM) brand, has been helping professionals in the printing, press, advertising, architecture and many other sectors to guarantee accurate colors, control costs and streamline production. Thanks to its expertise and tailor-made approach, OCM ensures faithful, predictable prints, while optimizing production costs.
Faulty colorimetry: hidden costs weigh heavily
The absence of rigorous color management can quickly become a drag on production, leading to delays and additional costs. Repeated corrections tie up essential resources and lengthen lead times, compromising operational efficiency. Paper, ink and energy consumption also soar, due to the accumulation of proofs and test prints.
Optimizing color management not only improves print quality, it also rationalizes the use of resources and streamlines internal processes. Rather than outsource this know-how, many companies choose to internalize their contract proofs with OCM, thereby gaining greater control and profitability.
Customized color expertise for flawless printingâeuros!
OCM doesn't just provide printing solutions. Support includes complete color environment diagnostics: monitor and printer calibration, ambient light management and creation of customized ICC profiles. State-of-the-art equipment and software, including Fogra-certified printers, professional RIPs and spectrophotometers, ensure optimum accuracy.
The integration of the best tools on the market guarantees perfect color consistency, fast processing of large files and automation of print workflows to reduce human error. And contrary to popular belief, color management is neither too complex nor too costly. With intuitive tools and a personalized approach, it's possible to achieve high standards without the need for advanced technical skills.
Le Figaro, a success story with OCM
The Figaro Group, France's leading newspaper publisher, relied on OCM to modernize its printing equipment and optimize its proofing process. With more than 300âeuros000Â daily print runs, and strict requirements for colorimetric conformity, it was essential to guarantee perfect fidelity between digital files and the final print.
Le Figaro was equipped with the best solutions on the market: CGS ORIS Color Tuner for inkjet and ORIS Press Matcher for laser printing. The installation of a combined laser and inkjet proofing solution cut page production time by a factor of six, reduced proofing costs by 50% and improved the accuracy of proofs conforming to printing standards.
Ready to take back control of your graphics chainâeuros?
OCM offers solutions tailored to the requirements of small and large format printing, integrating the specificities of laser and inkjet. Two distinct worlds, perfectly mastered by OCM experts for uncompromising color management.
With OCM, you get the right colors, at the right time, with ease.
Internalizing high-quality printing also means opting for peace of mindâeuros!
OCM provides 360° support in color management, with a personalized analysis of your needs and technical constraints, customized training to guarantee your teams' complete autonomy, and a constant technological watch to offer the best solutions on the market.
Don't let color impact your projects any longer: master it with OCM and turn it into a real performance lever!
