an easy to use diagnostic tool designed to verify the stability of spectrophotometer devices over time.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why use a Verification Test Target? Using a spectral instrument that has drifted out of compliance may be costing your company thousands of dollars in lost time, bad proofs, re-work, and lost customer confidence.

How does it work? Use the Verification Test Target to compare your measurement device data to track your instruments stability over time. If your Verification Test Target data trends out of the manufacturers specified tolerances, then you have lost critical confidence to properly qualify, calibrate and produce a consistent, stable printed product.and you must take corrective action!

What's the value? Spectrophotometer devices are sensitive instruments and can drift from the manufacturers tolerance range for various reasons, such as lack of care and cleaning, or for environmental issues. With proper use of the IDEAlliance Verification Test Target, youll be confident that your instrument(s) used to qualify, calibrate and produce printed product are stable. This confidence addresses the issue of chain-of-custody concerns when producing proofs or prints. Proper measurement practices are key to effective process control and assuring consistent brand color and proof-to-print matches. Creating standard operating procedures for device stability is a key step in effective process control.

Who should use the Verification Test Target? The Verification Test Target is designed for use by creative agencies, premedia, and print service providers  anyone seeking tools to ensure consistent brand color reproduction.

Who created the Verification Test Target? The Verification Test Target was conceived by the IDEAlliance Print Properties & Colorimetric Council and developed by the Munsell Color Lab at X-Rite, so you can be sure that it will meet the needs of today's technology leaders.

How does the Verification Test Target fix the problem?

• 1. The first step in proper measurement control is to set a baseline for your device by using the IDEAlliance Test Target to record the measurements of your new or factory re-certified spectrophotometer.
• 2. Use your instrument to measure the patches on the target and record the measurements.
• 3. Take measurements on a regular basis and compare the data over time to determine if your instrument is stable.
• 4. If the data trends out of the manufacturers specified tolerances, then you need to take corrective action!
• 5. The instrument white tile cannot be used to verify your instrument over time, the IDEAlliance Verification Test Target can.

Are there other benefits to using the Verification Test Target?

• 1. With proper use of the IDEAlliance Test Target, youll be confident that your instrument(s) used to qualify, calibrate and produce printed product are stable. This confidence addresses the issue of chain-of-custody concerns when producing proofs or prints.
• 2. Creating standard operating procedures for device stability is a key step in effective process control.

Does the Verification Test Target Expire? Your Verification Test Target expires 12 months from its DATE OF SALE.

Whats the warranty? Your card is warranted for 12 months from DATE OF SALE

Does IDEAlliance replace damaged Cards? IDEAlliance will replace a card found defective while covered under the warranty, provided it has been properly handled and cared for.

How do we properly care for our Verification Test Target?

• 1. Keep out of light for UV patch integrity
• 2. Always store in folder in dark/dry area
• 3. Do not fold
• 4. Do not get it dirty
• 5. Do not use any cleaners on it

How should Cards be stored? Keep your Verification Reference Card in its folder to protect it from exposure to light and physical damage.