The European Color Initiative (ECI), founded in 1996, is dedicated to advancing media-neutral color data-processing in digital publishing systems. The group’s ECI2002 color target is used by ORIS Color Tuner // Web for automatic color matching and calibration. The ECI also provides the Altona suite of PDF/X test files.

For more information, go to the organization's web site www.eci.org.

The FOGRA Graphic Technology Research Association promotes the research and development of applied printing technology, making the results available to the printing industry. The association has its own institute with a staff of about 50 engineers, chemists, physicists and other experts. FOGRA has certified ORIS Color Tuner // Web with many different inkjet devices, based on the FograCert criteria for proofing systems. Recently, FOGRA has certified ORIS Press Matcher // Web with several digital printing systems, e.g. from Canon and Xerox, under the new 'Validation Print Creation' program.

For more information, go to the organization's web site www.fogra.org.

The Ghent PDF Workgroup (GWG), founded in June 2002, is an international assembly of industry associations, experts and vendor members whose goal is to establish and disseminate process specifications and best practices in graphic arts workflows.

For more information, go to the organization's web site www.gwg.org.

CGS is a very active member of the International Color Consortium (ICC), which exists to promote open, cross-platform color management systems and components. The current specification for ICC color profiles (Version 4) provides many improvements in translating color space information between different systems. Naturally, the current version of ORIS Color Tuner // Web handles ICCv4 profiles.

For more information, go to the organization's web site www.color.org.

The International Digital Enterprise Alliance (IDEAlliance) is concerned with developing and promoting standards for publishers and other information-driven enterprises. Formerly known as the Graphic Communications Association (GCA), IDEAlliance has promoted the development and adoption of the GRACoL (DTR004) specification for commercial printing, SWOP (Specifications for Web Offset Publications), color reproduction specifications for magazines and their advertisers as well as numerous XML-based initiatives.

For more information, go to the organization's web site www.idealliance.org.

The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers (IPA) tracks, evaluates and promotes technology and management innovations in the graphic communications industry. Its business and technical seminars (and, more recently, webinars) are designed to help all members of the imaging community, from marketers, designers and agencies to prepress and print service providers.

For more information, go to the organization's web site www.ipa.org.

The Printing Industries of America (PIA) and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) deliver products and services to enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its members and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information.

For more information, go to the organization's web site www.gain.net.

PrintTools is an alliance of several industry organizations, including GRACoL, SWOP and others, providing web access to digital calibration kits, certified press sheets, publications and other resources for printers and publishers.

For more information, go to www.printtools.org.

The DFTA (German-speaking flexography section) represents approximately 400 member companies in the flexo industry. As a service provider to its members, the DFTA offers a large network for this industry segment sector in German-speaking Europe. Exchange of information and experience between members is an important pillar of the association's work. As an institutionalized platform for communication between suppliers and flexo printers, the DFTA made a considerable contribution to the further development of this printing process.

For more information, go to the organization's web site www.dfta.de.

Canon manufactures the imagePROGRAF line of inkjet printers, which are available in various sizes and can be directly driven by ORIS applications, as well as the range of imagePRESS digital printing devices, which can be color-managed using ORIS technology.

For more information, go to the Canon web site www.canon.com

Epson manufactures the Stylus Pro line of inkjet printers, ranging from A2+ (17 x 22 inches) to wide-format models. These printers can be directly driven by ORIS applications that are part of the ORIS Digital Proofing System™.

For more information, go to the Epson web site www.epson.com

HP manufactures the HP DesignJet inkjet printer series that can be driven by ORIS applications. HP is also the manufacturer of the HP Scitex industrial printers and the Indigo Digital Presses, which can be color-managed using ORIS technology.

For more information, go to the HP web site www.hp.com

Konica Minolta is an innovative supplier of color measurement equipment. ORIS Color Tuner // Web and ORIS Press Matcher // Web support the handheld devices as well as the fast automated chart readers for color matching and printer calibration.

For more information, go to the Konica Minolta web site www.konicaminolta.com

Xerox is the world's leading document management technology and services enterprise. A $17 billion company, Xerox provides the document industry's broadest portfolio of offerings. Digital systems include color and black-and-white printing and publishing systems, digital presses and "book factories," multifunction devices, laser and solid ink network printers, copiers and fax machines.

For more information, go to the Xerox web site www.xerox.com

X-Rite supplies precision color measurement instruments, including the DTP series of strip readers used by ORIS Color Tuner // Web for automatic color matching and device calibration.

For more information, go to the X-Rite web site www.xrite.com

EIZO is firmly established as one the world’s leading specialist in high-quality visual display systems. EIZO quality is increasingly recognized for offering the best available combination of performance, reliability, comfort and service. For major corporations, research institutes, financial and medical institutions, as well as professionals in many other fields, EIZO display systems define the current industry standards.

For more information, go to the EIZO web site www.eizo.de

Roland DG Corporation is a worldwide manufacturing leader in the sign, graphic arts, commercial print, packaging, labelling, promotional gift, textile, engraving, milling and 3D modelling industries. These products are primarily used in the printing and medical industries.

For more information, please visit www.rolanddgn.com/