pressSIGN Pro 12.3.2: Printing Quality Control Software

pressSIGN Pro 12.3.2 is the latest version of Bodoni Systems’ professional printing quality control software, designed to measure, control, monitor, and evaluate printing quality across litho, flexo, gravure, screen, and digital printing processes . It is a G7-certified system widely used in packaging printing for GMI certification .

Key Features

Scoring & Standards Compliance

  • Customizable Scoring: Users can define standards and scoring methods to measure print quality .

  • International Standards Support: Full support for ISO 12647-2/3/4/6/7, GRACoL G7, ISO/PAS 15339, and Japan Color standards .

  • User-Defined Standards: Create custom print targets based on CMYK or multi-color ICC profiles, or measured sheets .

  • Paper Substrate Adjustment: Automatically adjusts print targets based on the substrate’s white point for better visual representation .

Tonal Adjustment & Color Control

  • Three Tonal Curve Adjustment Methods: TVI (dot gain), 4CX grey balance technology, and Neutral Print Density Curve (NPDC) .

  • Dynamic Density Adjustment (DDA): Predicts correct density adjustments and compensates for ink dryback .

  • Color Bar Generator: Create custom color bars for CMYK plus up to 12 spot colors .

Spot Color & Multi-Color Support

  • PANTONE Libraries: Built-in PANTONE libraries for accurate spot color reproduction .

  • Custom Spot Colors: Create custom libraries by measuring swatches or importing CGATS/CxF files .

  • Support for up to 16 Colors: Control CMYK plus up to 12 spot colors .

  • Visual Linear Target (VLT): Sets correct tint targets for spot colors to achieve smooth blends .

Automated Workflows

  • AutoMode as a Service: Enables automated job import even when computer is not logged in .

  • Trend Analysis Reports: Track press, operator, transfer performance, and waste trends .

  • Web-Based Reporting: Online reports for production, multi-site comparison, and operator performance .

Instrument Compatibility

  • Supports X-Rite, Techkon, Barbieri, and Konica Minolta spectrophotometers .

  • Pro edition supports automated scanning spectrophotometers including X-Rite IntelliTrax, EasyTrax, and closed-loop press systems .