Colourimetric Values utilized by U.S. Ink Companies

Colourimetry is widely adopted in the printing industry, but the user-selected variables inherent in using the technologies are not widely standardized. In the present study, the current state of the adoption of particular colourimetric variables is examined in an U.S. ink companies. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey was distributed to ink companies inquiring about their selection of instrument geometry, colourimetric illuminant, standard observer and colour differencing method as part of their standard operating procedures. In addition, companies were asked about their choice for quality assurance software and preferred digital file format for colour communication.