SWOP certified papers for Epson 7800??

[truetype1]

What are my options for SWOP certified papers used on my Epson 7800?

 

[Mike Strickler]

Re: SWOP certified papers for Epson 7800??

Papers aren't certified; proofing systems are. The system consists of a specific combination of printing device, RIP/RIP settings, output profile and linearization file. The list is here:

http://www.swop.org/certification/systemlist.asp

Each approved system has a data sheet that lists all the components. You don't need a certified system to make a SWOP-compliant proof, and use of a certified system doesn't guarantee you'll make a passing proof, but using one of these combinations at least gives you a proven set of tools to start with. Keep in mind that proofing media is your largest cost in running a proofing system, so find a reasonably-priced paper that suits your needs. Nothing special is needed for SWOP proofing, just a good satin proof paper with low levels of optical brighteners. SWOP paper color (#3 or #5) will be simulated with absolute col. rendering, though you may wish to use a paper that's already close in color, such as Epson Commercial or Publication proof papers. If you plan also to proof for sheetfed, stick with a good bright white paper and use it for everything. I like:

EFI Validation 250 Satin
Mid States Semi-Matte D/P
Epson Proofing Paper Semimatte White

Best Regards,

Mike Strickler
MSP Graphic Services

 

[oris]

Re: SWOP certified papers for Epson 7800??

That is correct Swop don not certify substrates, but FOGRA in Germany certify them, you can read about it on this page http://fogracert.fogra.org/index.php?menuid=78&reporeid=8
You can find the CGS (ORIS PearlPROOF) papers under following numbers 20307 and 22031, just for your information.

With the products of the ORIS PearlPROOF Family you can get for all standards the right paper:

Certification has been granted for Grade # 1 GRACoL on ORIS PearlProof Super, Grade # 3 SWOP on ORIS PearlProof Commercial and Grade # 5 SWOP on ORIS PearlProof Publication on all printers in the series. The ORIS PearlProof family is made to CGS specifications under the strictest manufacturing tolerances ensuring consistent batch-to-batch quality. With their exclusive ultra-fine grain nanoporous coating, ORIS PearlProof media provide double the surface area of common microporous papers thus allowing for higher ink densities, uniform ink absorption, better shadow detail, larger color gamut and faster drying. The exclusive single-pass coating ensures very low defect level, greater consistency and stable Lab values. All of this papers are optical brightener free.

Bernd Rückert
Product Manager
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CGS Publishing Technologies International GmbH

 

[stargate]

Re: SWOP certified papers for Epson 7800??

What rip are you using with your 7800? The easiest option is to always use paper made or recommended by you rip manufacturer. Eg. If using GMG system, use GMG paper, which is Fogra certified and GMG system comes with SWOP profiles for its papers.