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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2002
Jon Harper-smith, East Sussex, GB;
Jon Harper-Smith, East Sussex, GB;
Sericol Limited, Kent, GB;
Abstract
The present invention provides a method for ensuring image consistency of an image printed onto a plurality of substantially identical objects printed by different vendors at different times and/or locations: The method involves receiving a plurality of inks and a product-printing facilitating kit which provides a three step printing process which may be carried out by multiple vendors to provide the same image on all of the objects. The product-printing facilitating kit comprises a film-positive standard having a black image in a plurality of different tones thereon, a digital file encoding said film-positive standard, a plurality of test-print standards each of said test-print standards having one of said inks printed thereon in a plurality of different tones, and a list of suggested parameters for producing a test film positive and a plurality of test-printed objects.