{"id":6805,"date":"2025-06-05T09:48:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T04:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.print3.in\/?p=6805"},"modified":"2025-06-07T09:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T04:24:55","slug":"new-print-clone-from-esko-set-to-revolutionize-color-matching-for-digital-print","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.print3.in\/?p=6805","title":{"rendered":"New Print Clone from Esko set to revolutionize color matching for digital print"},"content":{"rendered":"
Esko, a global leader in integrated software and hardware solutions for the packaging, label, and printing industries, has unveiled its latest innovation\u2014Print Clone, an advanced cloud-native color matching solution designed to redefine digital print production. <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n

Announced during the prestigious Esko World 2025 event held in St. Louis, Missouri, Print Clone combines cutting-edge artificial intelligence and automation to enable press operators to effortlessly and accurately replicate colors from previously printed packaging, regardless of the original printing process or substrate used.<\/p>\n

This breakthrough tool addresses one of the most persistent challenges in digital printing: achieving consistent and precise color matching without the need for time-consuming manual adjustments. According to Jan De Roeck, CMO at Esko, \u201cPrint Clone delivers high-quality results with minimal manual intervention.<\/p>\n

It eliminates the traditional trial-and-error method of color matching, reducing waste, saving time, and boosting overall press efficiency.\u201d The result is faster job turnaround times, improved accuracy, and a significant reduction in costly material wastage, making it a valuable asset for packaging and label converters seeking to optimize their operations.<\/p>\n

What sets Print Clone apart is its simplicity and accessibility. As a cloud-native application, it requires no software installation. Users simply log in via a web browser, upload their PDF file, connect a spectrophotometer, and allow the system to measure and optimize the color output.<\/p>\n

Its intuitive interface and user-friendly design mean that even non-expert operators can confidently use the software to achieve professional-grade results. The AI-driven algorithms analyze the target print and dynamically adjust the digital file to match the desired color output with unparalleled accuracy.<\/p>\n

Print Clone significantly reduces setup time on press by eliminating the need for multiple test prints and iterative adjustments. Instead, operators can perform real-time color comparisons using a spectrophotometer, with the software providing instant feedback and making necessary color corrections within seconds.<\/p>\n

This not only speeds up the printing process but also ensures consistency across multiple jobs, different substrates, and reprints\u2014critical in maintaining brand integrity and customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Another key benefit of Print Clone is its contribution to sustainability goals. By minimizing trial-and-error cycles and waste, converters can reduce their environmental impact while also lowering production costs. \u201cDecreased press downtime serves to improve profitability,\u201d De Roeck noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the fact that Print Clone is cloud-native, requiring no installation or complex setup, makes it even more appealing for converters looking to streamline their workflows.\u201d<\/p>\n

Originally teased at drupa 2024, the full unveiling of Print Clone at Esko World 2025 has generated significant interest from across the global packaging and printing industry.<\/p>\n

This new solution underscores Esko\u2019s ongoing commitment to driving innovation and delivering tools that empower printers to be more efficient, more sustainable, and more competitive.<\/p>\n

With Print Clone now officially available worldwide, Esko is offering packaging and label converters a next-generation solution to one of the most critical aspects of digital production\u2014ensuring consistent, high-quality color reproduction every single time.<\/p>\n

As the demands of the industry continue to evolve, Esko\u2019s Print Clone stands out as a powerful new ally in the pursuit of speed, accuracy, and operational excellence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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