System Certifications (Suppliers and Manufacturers)

PRINTING United Alliance is the leading certifier of equipment and technology used in the printing industry. Certification ensures that the capabilities of the hardware, software, and systems meet industry standards and specifications supported by the Alliance, which is critical to leading print output through documented independent verification for confidence in production, color, and workflow capabilities.

Get Your Equipment Certified

PRINTING United Alliance can provide testing and certification of hardware, software, and systems used in the printing industry. For suppliers and manufacturers, achieving certification elevates your products above the competition and establishes you as a trusted supplier for your customers.

Digital Press Certification - Electrophotographic

The Digital Press Electrophotographic (EP) Certification program certifies the capabilities of commercial electrophotographic (toner) production to meet specific print standards. It considers the entire press system, including the digital front-end, print engine, and paper. The program includes testing and certification in color, print properties, and print production.

Digital Press Certification - Inkjet

The Digital Press Inkjet Certification program certifies the capabilities of commercial inkjet production to meet specific print standards. It considers the entire press system, including the digital front-end, print engine, and paper. The program includes testing and certification in color, print properties, and print production.

G7 System Certification

The G7 System Certification program evaluates the ability of a software system to calibrate a printing device to meet the G7 grayscale definition and conform to G7 based print conditions.

G7+ System Certification

The G7+ System Certification program evaluates the ability of a software system to calibrate a printing device to drive print production with the G7+ grayscale definition and conform to G7+ based print conditions.

ISO/PAS 15339 Certification

The ISO/PAS 15339 System Certification authenticates the capabilities of press technology to meet the color space requirements specified by the Characterized Reference Print Conditions (CRPCs) of ISO/PAS 15339. 

Wide Format System Certification

The Wide Format System Certification evaluates original equipment manufacturers’ roll-fed and flatbed large format printing systems. Systems are evaluated for printing, production, and application qualities for a specific ink and media combination.