Ink Coverage Calculator

[Cris]

Does anyone know of a good program that calculates ink coverage? Preferably something independent of Illustrator.

 

[avpsoft]

Hello

Try to use APFill Ink Coverage calculator. It allows to measure CMYK coverage for PDF/PS files. You can download 30-days free version:
APFill - Ink Coverage Calculator, How to calculate ink coverage and consumption - AVPSOFT

Here is a short guide:
Home Printing Tips - How To Calculate Print Coverage and Cost

Also try to search this forum for "APFill" :

For example:
http://printplanet.com/forums/digital-printing-discussion/21603-measuring-expected-toner-usage

 

[made4print]

Hi Chris,

We have a product called Printcalc at www.printcalc.com

This is an online tool for reporting on CMYK and Spot Colour coverage.

Also, we have just updated Printcalc with an optimisation feature to Correct Colour and Reduce TAC, showing a comparison on how you can reduce ink usage.

We provide free credit for testing files, and optimised files are currently free for a limited time.

Hope this helps, let us know how you get on.

Mark Redman

 

[Yanych]

Hi, Cris.

I'd advise to pay attention to PressPerCent.