PANTONE Certified Printer Program?

[tmiller_iluvprinting]

I see PANTONE has announced the PANTONE Certified Printer Program. I'm just looking for everyone's opinion and feedback on this. Is Xrite stepping on the toes of IDEAlliance? The costs of certification and recertification are through the roof $7,850 & $6,050 respectively, plus additional costs for software, equipment calibration, etc. I'm just not sure I see a need for this, and I question the value of the program.
Regards,
Todd

[roger]

I'm just not sure I see a need for this, and
I question the value of the program.

agree and
agree.

Roger

[gordo]

I see PANTONE has announced the PANTONE Certified Printer Program. [SNIP]I'm just not sure I see a need for this, and I question the value of the program.
Regards,
Todd

Hmmmm...if just 5,000 printers world-wide sign up that's $39,250,000 in immediate high profit margin revenue. Then there's $30,250,000 each subsequent year at nearly 100% profit. And you don't see the value of the program? ROTFL

It's probably a good idea to get your explanations ready for wide-eyed print buyers who ask if you're Pantone Certified just in case Pantone succeeds with their marketing to the creatives.

best, gordo

[tmiller_iluvprinting]

Hmmmm...if just 5,000 printers world-wide sign up that's $39,250,000 in immediate high profit margin revenue. Then there's $30,250,000 each subsequent year at nearly 100% profit. And you don't see the value of the program? ROTFL

I thought of this as soon as I typed that line, no laughing matter for printers.

It's probably a good idea to get your explanations ready for wide-eyed print buyers who ask if you're Pantone Certified just in case Pantone succeeds with their marketing to the creatives.

I know, this is what scares the hell out of me about this. The world of printing, or should I say the world of printers should be pissed about this. It's borderline blackmail, Xrite should be ashamed.

Regards,
Todd

[tmiller_iluvprinting]

Will soon to be announced as the First Pantone Certified Printer

Pictorial Offset Corporation & UNIMAC Graphics are listed as certified by Pantone.
Regards,
Todd

[amybest222]

Havent seen the press release.. where is it?

[amybest222]

Ill check out the press release

[tmiller_iluvprinting]

We are Pictorial
Havent seen the press release.. where is it?

Just Google Pantone Certified Printer Program, most of the press releases are the same, or visit Pantone's website.
Regards,
Todd

[Colorblind]

From the press release "...Those printing to the GRACoL standard can use PANTONE Color Numbers straight from PANTONE Guides; others can calculate the best four-color build for their press conditions by using PANTONE COLOR MANAGER Software..."

Am I wrong or that means that if a printer already uses the G7 method to match Gracol color within tolerance there is no real benefit? Printed Pantone 4 col matches should then be up to Pantone's expectations.

[tmiller_iluvprinting]

Am I wrong or that means that if a printer already uses the G7 method to match Gracol color within tolerance there is no real benefit? Printed Pantone 4 col matches should then be up to Pantone's expectations.

I think you are correct, and I would agree.
Regards,
Todd