Reduce make-ready waste by nearly 80%
Datacolor TECHKON
Closed-loop color control for sheetfed offset

From 600 sheets down to 130.

Reach target color faster and confidently with PressLink:

  • Automated color measurement
  • Intelligent ink key adjustments
  • Less make-ready waste
600 Sheets before
130 Sheets after
78% Waste reduction

Compatible with leading sheetfed offset press manufacturers

SpectroDrive automatic scanning spectrophotometer
SpectroDrive scans the entire color bar in seconds.
How they did it

Intelligent closed-loop color control.

PressLink combines automated color measurement with intelligent ink key adjustments, helping operators reach target color faster with fewer sheets, less waste, and greater confidence.

  • ✓ Integrates directly with your press
  • ✓ SpectroDrive scans the entire color bar in seconds
  • ✓ Automatic ink key adjustment recommendations
  • ✓ Compatible with leading offset press manufacturers
  • ✓ Simple operator workflow
  • ✓ Faster ROI through reduced make-ready waste
The result

Less waste. Faster make-ready. More profit.

See how closed-loop color control can change the economics of every make-ready.

Before PressLink
600
sheets
→
After PressLink
130
sheets
Nearly 80% less make-ready waste
The workflow

From scan to color control in seconds.

1

Measure

SpectroDrive scans the color bar in seconds.

2

Analyze

PressLink evaluates color performance against targets.

3

Correct

Optimal ink key adjustments are calculated automatically.

4

Control

Correction values are sent directly to the press for automatic adjustment.

Why PressLink?

Built for pressrooms that need measurable ROI.

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Faster make-ready

Reach target color sooner and reduce the number of correction cycles.

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Less waste

Reduce paper, ink, and production waste during color setup.

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More profit

Lower production costs and free up more capacity for billable work.

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Consistent color

Help operators hit color right the first time and maintain confidence on press.

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We reduced make-ready from approximately 600 sheets to 130 sheets while achieving faster color accuracy.
Real production result using PressLink intelligent closed-loop color control
See it on your press

Find out what PressLink could save in your pressroom.

Schedule a personalized demo and see how automated color measurement and closed-loop ink key control can help reduce make-ready waste.

✓ Personalized PressLink overview
✓ Compatibility discussion
✓ ROI and waste reduction conversation

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