Revised DRAFT AGENDA JOINT CGATS/USTAG/ IDEAlliance PPC MEETING April 14 16, 2015 Hosted by Chang School, Ryerson University Heaslip House, 7th floor Peter Bronfman Learning Centre 297 Victoria Street Toronto, ON, M5B 1W1 CGATS N 1384R USTAG N 5510R NOTE: This is a combined meeting of CGATS/USTAG and the IDEAlliance Print Properties Committee. As such the IDEAlliance Intellectual Property and Antitrust Policies as shown in Attachment A apply throughout the meeting. No Lunch Provided 1. Call to Order & Introductions APRIL 14: DAY 1 REQUIRE INPUT FROM CGATS/USTAG 1:00pm 6:00pm Central 2. Review and approve Agenda (CGATS N 1384) 3. Review and approve revised Minutes of the October 2014 CGATS/USTAG meeting (CGATS N 1379) 4. Review status of Action Items from the October 2014 CGATS/USTAG meeting (CGATS N 1380R) 5. Review of current status and proposed changes to CGATS TR016 6. Review status of potential white paper on the use of different Measurement conditions 7. Discussion of possible new work on IT8.7/2 Graphic technology Color reflection target for input scanner calibration 8. Review of recent CGATS ballots: a. CGATS/ISO 12640 1 Graphic technology Prepress digital data exchange Part 1: CMYK standard colour image data (CMYK/SKID) b. CGATS.17 Graphic technology Exchange format for colour and process control data using XML or ASCII text
c. CGATS/SNAP TR 002:2007 Color characterization data for coldest printing on newsprint d. CGATS/SWOP TR 003:2007 Color characterization data for SWOP proofing and printing on U.S. Grade 3 coated publication paper e. CGATS/SWOP TR 005:2007 Color characterization data for SWOP proofing and printing on U.S. Grade 5 coated publication paper f. CGATS/GRACoL TR 006:2007 Color characterization data for GRACoL proofing and printing on U.S. Grade 1 coated paper g. CGATS 12642 1 (IT8.7/3) national adoption of ISO 12642 1 Graphic technology Input data for characterization of four colour process printing Part 1: Initial data set 9. Review of open TC130 ballots: a. ISO/NWI/WD 19594 Graphic technology Postpress Test method for the determination of the binding strength for perfect bound products Page pull test working upwards b. ISO/DIS 16763 Graphic technology Post press Requirements for bound products c. ISO 12647 6:2012/Amd 1 Graphic technology Process control for the production of half tone colour separations, proofs and production prints Part 6: Flexographic printing d. ISO/DIS 12632, Graphic technology Ink, paper and labels Requirements on hot alkali penetration and resistance 10. Review of closed TC130 ballots (highlighted areas will be updated as the ballots close and results are made available) a. ISO/CIB 12641, Graphic technology Prepress digital data exchange Colour targets for input scanner calibration Result: see TC130Nxxxx for Result of Voting b. ISO/NWI/CD 13655, Graphic technology Spectral measurement and colorimetric computation for graphic arts images Approved: see TC130N2790 for Result of Voting c. ISO/NWI/CD 17972 2, Graphic Technology Colour data exchange format (CxF/X) Part 2: Scanner target data (CxF/X 2) Approved: see TC130N2740 for Result of Voting 2
d. ISO/NWI/CD 17972 3, Graphic Technology Colour data exchange format (CxF/X) Part 3: Output target data (CxF/X 3) Approved: see TC130N2742 for Result of Voting e. ISO/ DIS 17972 4, Graphic Technology Colour data exchange format (CxF/X) Part 4: Spot colour characterisation data (CxF/X 4) f. ISO/DTR 19300 Graphic technology Guidelines for the use of standards for print media production workflows Approved: see TC130N2753 for Result of Voting g. ISO/CD 16762, Graphic technology Postpress General Requirements Approved: see TC130N2756 for Result of Voting h. ISO/DIS 5776, Graphic technology Symbols for text proof correction Approved: see TC130N2759 for Result of Voting i. NWIP/WD 16761 3, Graphic Technology Printing workflows definition, requirements and testing conditions Colour quality management certification scheme Disapproved: see TC130N2767 j. ISO/TS 15339 1 and ISO/TS 15339 2 CIB ballot on Resolution 561 and 562 Disapproved: see TC130N2768 for Result of Voting k. PAS 15339 1 and PAS 15339 2 CIB ballot on Resolution 563 and Resolution 564 l. ISO/DIS 18619, Image technology colour management Black point compensation Approved: see TC130N2775 m. ISO/DIS 14861, Graphic technology Requirements for colour soft proofing systems Approved: see TC130N2777 n. ISO/DIS 12646, Graphic technology Displays for colour proofing Characteristics Approved: see TC130N2780 11. Review of closed ballots in Systematic Review a. ISO 2834 1:2006 Graphic technology Laboratory preparation of text prints Part 1: Paste inks Confirmed: see TC130N2792 b. ISO 2846 1:2006 Graphic technology Colour and transparency of printing ink sets for 3
four colour printing Part 1: Sheet fed and heat set web offset lithographic printing Confirmed: see TC130N2793 c. ISO 11084 2:2006 Graphic technology Register systems for photographic materials, foils and paper Part 2: Register pin systems for plate making Confirmed: see TC130N2794 d. ISO 12642 2:2006 Graphic technology Input data for characterization of 4 colour process printing Part 2: Expanded data set Confirmed: see TC130N2795 e. ISO 15930 4:2003 Graphic technology Prepress digital data exchange using PDF Part 4: Complete exchange of CMYK and spot colour printing data using PDF 1.4 (PDF/X 1a) Confirmed: see TC130N2796 f. ISO 15930 6:2003 Graphic technology Prepress digital data exchange using PDF Part 6: Complete exchange of printing data suitable for colour managed workflows using PDF 1.4 (PDF/X 3) Confirmed: see TC130N2797 12. Discussion of other TC130 activities a. ISO xxxxx Graphic technology Assessment guidance for the recyclability of paperbased printed matter Deinkability evaluation b. ISO 18620, Graphic Technology Tone response curve adjustment c. Spot Colour halftone Metric d. ISO 12647 7, Graphic technology Process control for the production of half tone colour separations, proof and production prints Part 7: Proofing processes working directly from digital data Discussion of tolerance requirements (USTAGN5515) 13. Activity Status Reports 14. Discuss hosting a future TC130 meeting in the US 15. Other Business 4
8:00 8:30am Coffee & Rolls 8:30 12 noon Central 16. Open 2 nd Session (S. Smiley) APRIL 15: DAY 2 REQUIRE INPUT FROM ALL GROUPS 8:30am 6:00pm Central 17. Welcome Dr. Gerd Hauck Dean, Faculty of Communication & Design, Ryerson University Prof. Ian Baitz Chair, School of Graphic Communications Management, Ryerson University 18. Review of Revision of TR016 (S. Smiley, B. Chung & R, Ellis) 19. Research & Testing Initiatives a. Spot Color Halftone Metric Optimization (SCHMO) Initiative (S. Smiley) b. M1 on Substrate Test (G. Gerlach) c. PPC Paper Task Force (R. Bohnen) d. Expanded Gamut (GRACoLPlus) Testing of Dataset (D. Hutcheson & S. Bonoff) 12:00noon 6:00pm 12:00noon 1:00pm Lunch IDEALLIANCE PRINT PROPERTIES & COLORIMETRIC COUNCIL CHAIR: STEVE SMILEY 20. Welcome & Reconfirmation of IDEAlliance Policies & Practices (S. Smiley) 21. An Introduction to Ryerson s Print Media Research Centre The presentation will introduce the scope and mandate of the Print Media Research Centre, and discuss the tools and resources available to the Graphic Communications Industry through the Centre. Jason Lisi Associate Professor, School of Graphic Communications Management, Ryerson University 5
22. Review of Action Items (S. Smiley & D. Steinhardt) 23. G7 Program (R. Ellis & S. Bonoff) a. Review of Current Expert and Master Programs b. G7 Master Enhancements New Conformance Levels c. Roll out of new program 4 2015 to 4 2016 d. Compliance validation e. New Marketing Kit 24. XML Print Quality Report Initiative PQX (D. Kennedy) 25. Affiliate & Association Partner Update (S. Bonoff & D. Steinhardt) 8:00 8:30am Coffee & Rolls APRIL 16: DAY 3 IDEALLIANCE PRINT PROPERTIES & COLORIMETRIC COUNCIL 8:30am 2:00pm Central 26. Welcome & Reconfirmation of IDEAlliance Policies & Practices (S. Smiley) 27. Training Needs of the Industry (S. Bonoff) a. Evolving Partnership Fullerton College & FTA b. Integrated Media Workflow Certification c. Other Certification Programs Mail Preparation Certification 28. Tools Instrument Inspector Update (S. Bonoff & D. Hunter) 29. Digital High Speed Print Production Working Group (J. Collins & D. Schroeder) a. Review of Mission b. Key Initiatives 6
30. GRACoL/SWOP Working Group (R. Ellis) a. Brand Initiative (R. Ellis & S. Bonoff) 1. Relationship to G7 Programs G7 Master/Expert G7 PC 2. Overview of research and program direction Survey overview Non standard substrates Matching the proof Brand auditing 3. Audit details Functions and description of audit Compliance and tolerances Machine capability Spot colors Non standard substrates b. M1 Document Current status c. Simplification of G7/GRACoL 1. Tools for designers and buyers 2. Training and simple version of website 3. Outreach programs d. Segmenting GRACoL and SWOP Re engaging SWOP (D. Steinhardt) e. G7 PC Status 1. 2 trainings last 6 months 2. Autopilot/reassess 31. Certification Programs (S. Bonoff) a. G7 Press Controls (D. Hutcheson) b. Hard Copy Proofing Systems (M. Rodriguez) c. Soft Proofing Systems (M. Rodriguez) d. Proofing Substrates (J. Wang) e. Instrument RoundUp Color Measurement System (J. Sweeney) 7
32. 2015 Meeting Schedule June 11 (4:30 6:00pm Eastern) by Teleconference August 3 (4:30 6:00pm Eastern) by Teleconference Fall Meeting Hosted by X Rite (TBD with Scheduling of ISO Meeting) 33. Review of Action Items (D. Steinhardt) 12:30noon 2:00 pm Ryerson s Digital Media Zone (DMZ) Tour of Incubator with Lunch Ryerson s Digital Media Zone (DMZ) was recently named one of the top five incubators in the world, fostering more than 170 ventures and creating 1500 jobs. The DMZ at Ryerson University is one of Canada s largest business incubators and co working spaces for entrepreneurs. The DMZ helps startups succeed by connecting them with customers, advisors, influencers and other entrepreneurs. Overlooking the heart of downtown Toronto at Yonge Dundas Square, the DMZ is a hub of innovation, collaboration and experiential learning. The DMZ opened its doors in Toronto in 2010 and the model was used in 2014 to create the first Canadian led accelerator in India on the 18th floor of the Bombay Stock Exchange. Adjournment 8
ATTACHMENT A Idealliance Polices & Practices 2014 13 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY Summary: The IDEAlliance IP Policy seeks to protect those contributing to our efforts as well as those of the Association when it publishes its work. If you are contributing information to which you hold intellectual property claims such as a patent or copyright, please inform IDEAlliance so we can work with you to best determine how your contributions can be included within our published work. 2014 7 ANTITRUST POLICY Summary: As associations of competitors, trade associations must be vigilant to ensure that state and federal antitrust laws are respected. The general improvement of the industry benefits the public. This is why Congress granted the privilege of tax exempt status to trade associations. Our focus must be the improvement of our industry. We must refrain from actions, which either may suppress competition among members or give members a competitive advantage over non members. 9