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The color validation test gives an indication of the color quality for the used media and the linked output profile.

Evaluation tests can have different quality levels based on different tolerance levels for the same metric. You can define custom color validation tests and a storage location for a detailed CGATS report.

Available color validation tests

Tools

i1Pro3 spectrophotometer (i1Pro2 also supported).

Before you begin

Calibrate the printer.

IMPORTANT
You must always perform a printer calibration before you continue with this procedure.
Calibrate the media family of the media you want to validate.

IMPORTANT
You must always perform a media family calibration before you continue with this procedure.

Procedure

If applicable, connect the i1Pro3 spectrophotometer to the USB port of the control panel.
Touch [System] → [Media] .
Select the target media.
Touch [Validate].
Load and assign approximately 10 sheets of the target media in one of the paper trays.
Select a color validation test.
Select [Use inline spectrophotometer] if applicable.

You can use the online spectrophotometer with the following media sizes: A3/11 inch x 17 inch, SRA3, 305 mm x 457 mm (12 inch x18 inch), and 330 mm x 483 mm (13 inch x 19 inch).
Touch [OK].
Follow the instructions on the control panel.

Result

After you performed the color validation, the feedback window shows the results of the performed procedure.

Feedback window of color validation test

Use the table below to evaluate the result and touch [OK] to close the window.

Profile accuracy test	Color validation test
Description of profile accuracy test The [Color validation test] information of the pre-defined profile accuracy test indicates if a media fits the media family. The test also indicates how accurate colors are reproduced on the used media with corresponding output profile.	Description of color validation test The [Color validation test] information of the pre-defined color validation test indicates if the printed output meets an external color standard with the current printer condition, used media and corresponding output profile.
Evaluation of profile accuracy test The test shows the measured value, the tolerance level, and the assigned quality level. When the quality level is A the highest quality level is achieved and the color accuracy is fine. When the quality level is B the quality level is still within specifications and the color accuracy is fine. When the quality level is not shown then the quality level is not achieved. You are advised to create a new media family for this medium.	Evaluation of color validation test The test shows the measured value, the tolerance level, and the assigned quality level. When the quality level is A the highest quality level is achieved and the color standard is met. When the quality level is B or lower the quality level is still within specifications and the color standard is met. When the quality level is not shown then the quality level is not achieved and the color standard is not met. You are advised to use a medium that is more suitable for this standard.

Profile accuracy test

Color validation test

Description of profile accuracy test

The [Color validation test] information of the pre-defined profile accuracy test indicates if a media fits the media family. The test also indicates how accurate colors are reproduced on the used media with corresponding output profile.

Description of color validation test

The [Color validation test] information of the pre-defined color validation test indicates if the printed output meets an external color standard with the current printer condition, used media and corresponding output profile.

Evaluation of profile accuracy test

The test shows the measured value, the tolerance level, and the assigned quality level.

When the quality level is A the highest quality level is achieved and the color accuracy is fine.
When the quality level is B the quality level is still within specifications and the color accuracy is fine.
When the quality level is not shown then the quality level is not achieved. You are advised to create a new media family for this medium.

Evaluation of color validation test

The test shows the measured value, the tolerance level, and the assigned quality level.

When the quality level is A the highest quality level is achieved and the color standard is met.
When the quality level is B or lower the quality level is still within specifications and the color standard is met.
When the quality level is not shown then the quality level is not achieved and the color standard is not met. You are advised to use a medium that is more suitable for this standard.

When you want to print a detailed report of the performed color validation test, touch [OK].

Print a detailed report

You can also download a detailed report of the performed color validation test in the Settings Editor.

Location:

[Support] → [Troubleshooting] → [Download color validation test report in CGATS format]

[Support] → [Troubleshooting] → [Download color validation test report in PDF format]

Example of color validation report (front side)

The front side of the test report shows the following information:

Description of the test
Result of the test
Summary of the metrics shown on the back side for: substrate, cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green, blue and black.

Example of validation report (back side)

The back side of the test report shows the metrics per measured patch.

Perform a color validation test

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Procedure

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Perform a color validation test

Tools

Before you begin

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Result

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