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How does color matching cabinet help to test paper colors?

Gaurav Malhotra
04-1-2023
Color matching is one of the most important aspects of designing and printing paper. Color consistency is key for any design, whether it’s for business cards, brochures, or posters. Thus, in the paper and packaging industry, the role of matching colors is very crucial. To overcome the issue of inconsistency of colors present in the product, we at Presto have designed high-quality color matching cabinets. This ASTM D 1729 color matching cabinet is highly useful in the paper & packaging industry by detecting the change in the consistency of colors by providing a standardized environment for visual assessment of colors. This standardized lab testing equipment for matching colors has been equipped with high-end features to ensure no Metamerism present in the product. In this blog, we are going to discuss brief information about the Presto color-matching cabinets and how this quality lab testing instrument is useful in detecting the change in the colors. We will also discuss brief information about the importance of testing the colors of paper-related products. So, let us get started!
Why it is important to test the consistency of the colors of paper products?
Defeat the problem of Metamerism in paper products with Presto color-matching cabinet
Features of Presto color matching cabinet
The Presto color matching cabinet plays a crucial role in the paper and packaging industry by accurately determining the inconsistency of products. It is typically used by manufacturers who need to match colors across different products. The Presto color matching cabinet uses a set of standard light sources to measure the color differences between the products. This laboratory testing instrument will provide a faster and closer view of color differences based on different products.
- Standardized and controlled lighting conditions.
- Wide Viewing Area
- High-Quality Light sources are used
- Standards: ISO 3664, BS 950, ASTM D 1729, DIN 6173
Technical specifications of Presto color matching cabinet spectrum Asia
- D – 65 – Artificial daylight – 2 Nos.
- TFL Light-Tungsten Filament – 4 Nos.
- TL – 84 Light-Point of Sale – 1No.
- UVB Light-Ultra Violet – 1 No.
- CWF Light-Cool white fluorescent – 1 No.
- Hour Meter-Imported from Germany to record the cumulative usage.
- The angle of the viewing booth – is 45 degree
- Viewing Booth Material – Wood or Steel
- Time Totalizer – up to 99999.9 hours

