Harmony^® is a tonal calibration system that makes it easy for printers to achieve a close match between proof and press sheet with virtually any press, paper, or screening. Calibration curves are created from uncalibrated or previously calibrated dot area measurements. The curves are then integrated into the RIP, minimizing steps and mistakes. Calibration data is sorted and managed in a Harmony database. Screening can be changed, or jobs re-scheduled to a different press or printing plant, without concern for dot gain differences. If a color correction is warranted during make-ready, calibration curves can be edited and plates remade in minutes. Harmony supports CMYK curve sets, special curves for spot or hi-fi process colors, and single-channel curves applicable to all separations. A straightforward graphical interface makes curve creation and manipulation easy and reliable.

Harmony enables printers to exploit the calibration flexibility of a digital workflow and differentiate products through higher print quality.

Accurate gain control
Harmony eliminates guesswork and iteration in controlling gain. Screening can be changed or jobs re-scheduled to a different press or printing plant, without concern for dot gain differences. If one client prefers more gain or print contrast than another, both can be accommodated without compromise in the CTP workflow.

Improved process control
Calibration curves are created from uncalibrated or previously calibrated dot area measurements. Color-specific curves (CMYK plus others) allow for individual control and gray balance adjustment. If a color problem exists on the press, calibration curves can be edited and plates remade in minutes. Calibration curves are integrated into the RIP, minimizing steps and mistakes. Calibration data is sorted and managed in a Harmony database.

Harmony provides dot area or dot gain curve views. It supports the import and export of curves for standardization among sites and includes test files and imposition marks for characterizing print jobs. Simple, automatic densitometer input with measurement averaging results in greater accuracy.

User-friendly interface
A straightforward graphical interface makes curve creation and manipulation easy and reliable. Flexible window controls display only the information needed, resulting in greater accuracy and reliability. Automatic data input from color measuring instruments saves time and eliminates errors.