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BS ISO 12642-1:2011

Comprehensive office machine colour standard BS ISO 12642-1:2011. Ensure colour accuracy and consistency across all your office equipment. Buy the official standard today.

Achieve Colour Consistency Across Your Office with BS ISO 12642-1:2011

As the backbone of any modern office, your printing and imaging equipment must deliver consistent, high-quality colour output. Inconsistent colours can lead to frustrated employees, dissatisfied clients, and wasted resources. That's where BS ISO 12642-1:2011 comes in.

What is BS ISO 12642-1:2011?

BS ISO 12642-1:2011 is the international standard that specifies the requirements for colour image data to be used in the characterisation of office machines, such as printers, copiers, and multifunction devices. This standard ensures that colour output is accurately reproduced across all your office equipment, enabling seamless integration and a cohesive visual identity.

Key Benefits of Implementing BS ISO 12642-1:2011:

  • Colour Accuracy: Ensure your office machines produce colours that accurately match your brand guidelines and client expectations.
  • Colour Consistency: Maintain consistent colour output across all your printing and imaging devices, from desktop printers to high-volume production equipment.
  • Improved Productivity: Reduce time and resources spent on colour management, allowing your team to focus on core business activities.
  • Enhanced Client Satisfaction: Deliver professional, high-quality colour output that meets your clients' needs and reinforces your brand image.
  • Compliance and Standardisation: Demonstrate your commitment to industry best practices and ensure your office equipment meets the latest international standards.

Technical Specifications and Requirements

BS ISO 12642-1:2011 specifies the following key technical requirements:- Colour image data format: TIFF/IT-P1 or TIFF/IT-P2- Colour space: CIELAB- Colour measurement conditions: D50 illuminant, 2-degree observer- Colour target: IT8.7/4 colour target- Colour characterisation data: Reflectance values, CIELAB values, and TRC dataThe standard also provides guidance on colour measurement procedures, data reporting, and quality control processes to ensure consistent implementation across different office environments and equipment.

Ensure Colour Excellence Across Your Office with BS ISO 12642-1:2011

By implementing BS ISO 12642-1:2011, you can elevate the quality and consistency of your office's colour output, strengthening your brand identity and delighting your clients. Invest in this essential standard today and take the first step towards colour excellence in your workplace.

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Information Technology
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978 0 580 73109 9
Specification Details
  • Graphic technology
  • Input data for characterization of four-colour process printing - Initial data set
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