System Certifications

Independent Validation for Production Print Systems
System Certifications from PRINTING United Alliance provide independent, standards-aligned validation of production print systems. Each certification evaluates a defined system configuration—including engine, DFE, software, and materials where applicable—against established performance criteria to verify measurable color accuracy, consistency, production stability, and capabilities. Designed for suppliers operating in global, standards-driven markets, System Certification strengthens solutions positioning and reduces buyer uncertainty through third-party verification.

Why Suppliers Participate


  • Differentiation
    Independent validation provides a measurable point of distinction in competitive sales environments. Certified systems signal verified performance—not self-asserted claims.

  • Standards Alignment
    Certification supports alignment with ISO-referenced frameworks and G7-based reference conditions—increasingly important in global print markets.

  • Risk Reduction
    Printers investing in certified systems gain confidence they will meet defined performance tolerances in real production environments.

  • Sales Enablement
    Certification strengthens RFP positioning, technical validation conversations, and procurement discussions.

  • Public Recognition
    Certified systems are listed on printing.org and granted digital badge usage rights.

How the Certification Process Works

System Certification follows a consistent structure across all certification pathways:

  1. Select the appropriate certification
  2. Submit application and initial evaluation fee
  3. Provide system configuration documentation
  4. Produce required test output
  5. Independent third-party laboratory evaluation
  6. Certification awarded upon successful completion
  7. Annual license maintains certified status

Certification remains valid for the designated system configuration as long as the annual certification license is maintained. Major hardware or software upgrades require recertification.



Certification Options

Suppliers select the validation pathway appropriate to their technology.



EP Certified Systems - Digital Press

Digital Press System Certification – Electrophotographic

Validates commercial electrophotographic production press systems. Evaluation includes measurable performance criteria related to color accuracy, repeatability, uniformity, durability, and registration under defined testing protocols.

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Digital Press System Certification – Inkjet

Certifies production inkjet press systems through independent evaluation of colorimetric performance, stability, and system consistency aligned with recognized reference conditions.

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G7 System Certification

Evaluates software or DFE systems to confirm their ability to achieve and maintain G7 grayscale calibration under defined testing criteria.

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G7+ System Certification

Validates expanded system capabilities aligned with G7+ requirements, including enhanced colorimetric and tonality performance evaluation.

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ISO PAS 15339 System Certification

Authenticates system capability to align with ISO/PAS 15339 reference printing conditions (CRPCs), supporting standardized color reproduction in global markets.

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Wide Format System Certification

Evaluates wide format production systems, including roll-fed and flatbed devices, for measurable performance in color accuracy and production stability.

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Pricing

Initial Certification and Evaluation Fee

  • Member: $5,500
  • Non-Member: $7,500

Annual Certification License (Includes Recertification)

  • Member: $3,000
  • Non-Member: $4,000

Certification remains active as long as the annual license is maintained.