FTA and IDEAlliance launch online G7course

Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), in partnership with IDEAlliance, announced the launch of a new, interactive online course, “G7, Flexography and the Production Environment.” Designed for both production and non-production personnel within the flexographic printing industry, the course delivers a comprehensive overview of G7 methodology and outlines its proper implementation to enhance any flexographic workflow.

The eight-module course explores the following topics:

• Overview of G7 and FIRST (Flexographic Image Reproduction Specifications & Tolerances)
• Calibration techniques to achieve repeatable results
• Optimization practices to identify the best possible combination of print variables
• Fingerprinting procedures to successfully match a contract proof
• Process control techniques to maintain stable press conditions, and reduce set-up time and waste
• Global standards that reference G7 or Near Neutral Calibration
• Procedures for matching standard proofs, versus custom datasets
• How G7 provides efficiencies for both brand owner and printer
• Next steps for G7 and FIRST certification