Print Station with GP Controller V4, from Fujifilm Business Innovation, has achieved the prestigious G7® System Certification as a milestone in print quality management and calibration excellence.
The G7® System Certification, under the oversight of PRINTING United Alliance (formerly Idealliance), independently confirms that a printing system can calibrate devices to the G7 grayscale standard. This relies on just four CMYK 1 D tone curves, as outlined in ANSI CGATS TR015. Calibration must align grayscale tonality and neutral balance within narrow, industry-defined tolerances. Only after rigorous testing conducted by the Alliance’s third party lab—Rochester Institute of Technology—can systems earn this certification.
This certification ensures users of the Print Station with GP Controller V4 can consistently calibrate output to the G7 methodology, enabling predictable color output across print devices and media.
Why G7 Calibration Matters
G7 calibration has long been a cornerstone of modern print production. Here's why it’s transformative:
- Consistency across devices and print technologies
Whether using offset, inkjet, digital toner, or wide format devices, G7-calibrated systems deliver consistent grayscale and mid-tone appearance. - Uniform appearance across substrates
The methodology normalizes visual output across diverse materials—coated, uncoated, rigid, or fabric—ensuring visual cohesion regardless of substrate variations. - Efficient processes and reduced waste
With a reliable calibration baseline, press runups are shorter, color proofs match more closely, waste is minimized, and overall throughput improves. - Better brand color fidelity
Consistent grayscale and tone scales preserve brand integrity and consumer confidence, critical for packaging, marketing, and brand identity work
Source: https://print-us.fujifilm.com/news-updates/understanding-g7/
By achieving G7 System Certification for its Print Station with GP Controller V4, Fujifilm Business Innovation reinforces its commitment to top-tier color accuracy and production efficiency. Print providers using this system gain:
- Calibrations that meet the widely recognized G7 grayscale definition
- Predictable, repeatable color standards regardless of device or substrate
- Validation through independent, third-party testing
For manufacturers, brands, and print service providers looking for dependable, high quality color management, a G7 certified system like Fujifilm’s is a game-changer.
Benefits for Print Manufacturers
- Simplified calibration: Four curve calibration per G7 replaces complex ICC-based profiling.
- Cross platform consistency: Match proof-to-press and ensure continuity across different device types.
- Operational efficiency: Faster job setup and fewer press adjustments translate to lower costs.
- Quality assurance: Certification validates performance, providing confidence to print buyers and brand owners.
Learn more and view certified systems at the G7 System Certification listing on PRINTING United Alliance, where you’ll find the full roster of certified hardware and DFEs—including Fujifilm’s solution—and its Application Data Sheets.