The objective of this tutorial is to guide production executives in the implementation of printing standardisation based on ISO 12647-3.

The workshop will also explain the rules of the International Newspaper Color Quality Club (INCQC) which is currently considered as the de facto quality benchmark for the international newspaper printing industry.

Participants will also gain in-depth insight into quality management methods and measuring techniques.

Topics Covered:

• Printing in accordance with ISO cold set standard 12647-3
• Specifications of the ISO Standard
• Cost control and print quality gains
• Importance, use and objective of the INCQC
• Benefits of participation for newspaper customers
• Overview of procedure, time, schedule
• Presentation of INCQC 2012- 2014
• Participation categories and test charts
• Description of technical details
• Overview of instructions
• Parameters of a successful participation
• Evaluation of measurements
• Judging the general printing quality
• Aids for checking quality in advance
• Techniques and tools for achieving high quality newspaper production

Target group

Prepress specialists, production and printing plant managers as well as all persons responsible for printing quality.