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Quality control and color management

Automated quality control and color management workflow that captures print samples, analyzes color accuracy against standards, and automatically adjusts press settings to ensure consistent output quality throughout production runs.

Workflow Trigger

Print job reaches first quality checkpoint during production run

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Capture print sample data

    Automated spectrophotometer captures color measurements from printed sheets at designated control strips. Data is immediately digitized and fed into the quality management system.

  2. 2
    Action

    Compare against color standards

    System automatically compares captured color values against approved proof standards and ISO specifications. Calculates Delta E values and identifies any color deviations.

  3. 3
    Decision

    Evaluate color tolerance compliance

    Workflow branches based on whether color measurements fall within acceptable tolerance ranges. Routes to correction or approval paths accordingly.

  4. 4
    Action

    Generate press adjustments

    AI calculates optimal ink density and color curve corrections needed to bring colors back within specification. Automatically generates adjustment recommendations for press operators.

  5. 5
    Action

    Update production records

    Quality control results and any adjustments made are logged in the MIS system. Creates digital quality report with before/after measurements and timestamps.

  6. 6
    Output

    Deliver quality certification

    Generates automated quality approval certificate with color measurement data and compliance verification. Triggers continuation of production run or quality hold notification.

Outputs

  • Quality approval certificate with color measurements
  • Press adjustment recommendations
  • Production quality log entries

Key Metrics

  • Color accuracy Delta E values
  • Quality checkpoint pass rate
  • Press adjustment frequency
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