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BestMatch Function
This function indicates if you can get a closer match (in Delta E) to a standard color by adjusting
the ink thickness (offset printing) or concentration (flexo and gravure printing) on-press.
The illustration below shows the BestMatch function with the aid of the CIELAB color space using
an example of two different shades of green.
Color axis
: Colorimetric axis to adjust color by ink thickness.
BestMatch point
: Best possible color (e.g. green) that can be achieved by adjusting ink
thickness or concentration.
BestMatch Function Setting
Tap the BestMatch button and set the type of substrate that is used for BestMatch measurements.
Options are: Uncoated and Coated.
BestMatch Measurement
A BestMatch measurement displays the color difference of a sample to a standard with and
without BestMatch corrections applied.
1.
Select BestMatch function.
2.
Measure paper.
3.
Tap the Measure Standard icon
or tap the Standard icon
to access the screen where
a standard is measured or selected from the library.
4.
Measure the standard, use the last reading, or select from the Pantone library.
5.
Tap the Back icon to return to the measurement screen.
OR
6.
Measure the sample for comparison.
