THE G7® GUIDE FOR FLEXO

Recent industry surveys have shown that color quality remains the #1 concern for printers. In a highly competitive and visually driven market, maintaining consistent and accurate color output is essential for meeting client expectations, preserving brand integrity, and reducing costly rework. That’s why the G7 methodology has rapidly gained recognition as a proven approach to achieving consistent color—while also helping printers lower operational costs through better process control. 

What is G7 Printing? 

G7 printing is a color calibration method that emphasizes visual consistency across a wide variety of printing processes and equipment. G7 enables printers to match gray balance and tonality, leading to uniform results across different devices and substrates. This methodology is especially beneficial for multi-location operations or print facilities using mixed technologies. 

What does it mean to be G7 certified? 

In simple terms, G7 certification shows that a printer holds a high level of process and color management control. Being G7 certified means a print facility has demonstrated the ability to maintain tight control over print variables and color consistency. Certification validates a printer’s commitment to achieving accurate color reproduction, aligning with global standards, and maintaining a repeatable process across all jobs. 

At Techkon, we’ve embraced G7 printing from its inception, with compliance built into our hardware and software products. Our Printer’s Guide to G7 – written by Ron Ellis, an expert in the field of printing and a G7 consultant – has been downloaded by thousands of printers. As a result, many have asked about the difference between performing G7 for flexo and performing G7 on an offset press. 

To answer this question in more detail, Techkon has once again collaborated with Ron Ellis to create an addendum, focusing on G7 for flexo.  

Fill out the form and download the flexo addendum to achieve consistent color quality across all your presses. 

If you missed the Printer’s Guide to G7 for flexo, you can download it here.