Fogra researched and developed various certifications and tests to make heatset print production more efficient and resource-friendly. The range of services is extensive, from paper tests, such as residual strength or blistering, to ink mileage and washing and cleaning agent tests. Fogra was also involved in a recently completed research project on switching from gas to UV LED drying.
Research projects for heatset printing
Here you will find the results and findings of recent heatset research projects. A recently completed project looked at ways to make heatset offset production more cost-effective and sustainable by making it independent of natural gas.
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| Title | Description/abstract | Version | Date | File type | File size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.173 - Integration of high-speed inkjet into conventional offset production environments | When evaluating the colour accuracy in relation to the supplied proof print, the average ΔE00 colour difference for all patches of the media wedge and the colour gamut volume showed the best correlations. Relationships calculated by means of regression analysis allowed acceptance thresholds to be set for each product category. For colour differences these are generally relatively high whilst for the colour gamut volumes they are low. | long version | 09.04.2020 | 15 MB |
Characterisation data for heatset
You can find an overview of all current Fogra standards for the heatset here.
| Char.-File | Printing process | Screening | Substrate | CMY1 | K2 | Remarks | ICC-Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOGRA54 | Web offset heatset | 60/cm | PS6 (super calandered, uncoated, SC-B) | B* | B* | PSO SC-B Paper v3 | |
| FOGRA48 | Rollenoffset Heatset | 60/cm | Improved newsprint (INP) | C | D | PSO INP Paper | |
| FOGRA46 | Web offset heatset | 60/cm | LWC standard | B | C | PSO_LWC_Standard | |
| FOGRA45 | Web offset heatset | 60/cm | LWC improved | B | C | PSO_LWC_Improved | |
| FOGRA42 | Web offset heatset | 60/cm | Standard news print paper | C | D | CIELAB values are bb3 | PSO_SNP_paper |
| FOGRA41 | Web offset heatset | 60/cm | MFC | B | C | PSO_MFC_Paper | |
| FOGRA40 | Web offset heatset | 60/cm | SC | B | C | SC Paper |
Note: ICC Profiles can be downloaded from: European Color Initiative (ECI)
Remarks:
| 1 | Tone value increase CMY |
| 2 | Tone value increase K |
| 3 | The measurement data have been adapted to reflect readings on black backing (bb). Use these values for PSO solid coloration 1:1 (on black backing). Proofing remains unchanged. |