Think DES, think ISO
'Almost right' is just not an option, says DES which is keen to continue educating the industry on the benefits involved in printing to the ISO standard.
DES began championing the ISO 12647 press standard five years ago and has since implemented ISO at most of Australia's leading print groups and print buyers based on their popular and user friendly PrintSpec software.
Some printers still seem mystified at exactly what they need to do to meet the ISO print standard 12647. Sales director of DES, Russell Cavenagh, (pictured) understands this all too well and has the following advice:
"We can see that customers have concerns adopting the ISO standard but we have gained considerable experience over the last five years and we can guide printers through the procedure in a simple and cost effective way," he said.
Australia's leading media group, GEON, has installed PrintSpec ISO 12647-2 software across their major sites. Implemented by DES, GEON can now maximize their workflow capabilities with quicker turnaround times, improved communication and achieve easier matching of proofs on press.
Shane Smithe, GEON Group Process and Operations Improvement Manager, recommends the process.
"The benefits of the ISO 12647-2 and ISO 12647-7 implementation are immense, ranging from time saved in attaining colour, faster client approvals, less paper waste and ultimately, satisfied clients," he said.
"Due to the thorough preparation of the team at GEON, with guidance from DES, the Certification was achieved in the expected timeframe."
GEON has achieved a rare Mellow Colour '100 club' status during the PrintSpec ISO implementations in Sydney and Melbourne; this means that GEON is capable of producing work 100 per cent in compliance with the tight targets and tolerances of the Mellow Colour Quality management system.
The creators of the PrintSpec software, Mellow Colour, have also established the Proficient Printer Program, recognizing printers around the world that have received training in the practical implementation of ISO 12647 and operation of the PrintSpec Colour QA System. Print Buyers use the Proficient Printer Program to recognise and monitor a print supplier's performance to ISO 12647.
DES has introduced most of Australia's leading print groups and print buyers to their popular PrintSpec software over the last five years. Unique in its style of operation, PrintSpec can not only match a press to an ISO standard, but can also be customized to a company's in-house standard.
For further information contact David Crowther. Phone: 02 9736 6720
or email: david.crowther@des-pl.com.au