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M0, M1, M2, and M3 in Spectrophotometry for Printed Materials by Bill Owen – Alder Color Solutions When measuring color data from printed materials using a spectrophotometer, choosing the right measurement mode is crucial for achieving accurate and meaningful results. Spectrophotometers oftencome equipped with several measurement modes, typically designated as M0, M1, M2, and M3….
A couple of years ago I was working with a well-established company in Pennsylvania that specializes in “museum quality” art and photography books. They were considering several titles for their first Asia production attempt, but the company was concerned the quality that their reputation was built upon would not be upheld by the new…
Recently we’ve been working with a brand that sells their products all over the world. They work with other brands to license products for them, as well. They’re working with Print Service Providers (PSP’s – aka packaging printers) in Canada, Mexico and China and were seeking a better way to communicate color with them. They…
A Practical Guide to Building a Repeatable, Measurable Color Workflow If you operate more than one printer — or more than one location — you’ve likely heard some version of this: When color varies between devices, facilities, or operators, the issue is almost never the file alone. It’s the absence of a standardized system. Color…
by Bill Owen – Senior Color Technician – Alder Color Solutions As a color expert who’s been in the printing business for over 40 years, I often ponder this possibility. Could my job be taken over by AI? Probably not before I retire, but at the pace it’s advancing, maybe sooner than we think! While…
By Bill Owen – Alder Color Solutions – August 25th, 2025 I’m betting you are just as curious as I was about the new “S Series” Signage Printers from Epson? Let’s take a close look at the differences as they are significant. The Epson SureColor S9170 surpasses the older S80600 with drastically faster print speeds, a…