GMG ProofControl Quick Start Guide

Imprint

• Company: GMG Color GmbH & Co. KG
• Location: Tuebingen, Germany
• Product & Documentation: Subject to change without notice
• Liability: No liability for damages from the use of the software/documentation
• Trademarks: GMG, PANTONE, Microsoft, X-Rite, HP, Epson, Adobe, Canon
• Last Update: 09-09-2021
• Software Version: 2.5

1. Getting Started

1.1 Welcome to GMG ProofControl

• Tool for proof verifications using spectrophotometrical measurements
• Ensures reproducibility of colors on press
• Features include:
  • Measure control strips
  • Print verification labels
  • Review measurement data
  • Edit print standards and tolerances
• Supports standards like ISO Offset, SWOP, 3DAP, GRACoL
• Requires X-Rite i1 or compatible printers

1.2 Program Installation

Before Installation

• Check system requirements
• Ensure valid license
• Administrator rights required

System Requirements

• OS: Windows Pro / Enterprise / Server
• Processor: Intel Core i7
• Memory: 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
• Display: Minimum 1280 x 1024 pixels
• Ports: USB for dongle and measuring device
• Spectrophotometers: X-Rite i1Pro3, i1iO Generation 3, i1Pro2, integrated devices from Epson, HP, Canon

Installing GMG ProofControl

• Install from DVD or download
• Extract files and run *.exe
• Follow installation wizard
• Restart if prompted*

Installing and Configuring Label Printers

• Supported printers: Zebra TLP 2824, TLP 2824 Plus, Dymo LabelWriter 400/450
• Install drivers and settings
• Configure preferences and format

1.3 Overview GMG ProofControl

• Connect measuring device before starting
• Automatic transfer and measuring of control strips
• Save and print measurement data and labels

2. Measuring Devices

2.1 Supported Measuring Devices

• External and integrated devices supported
• Mainly X-Rite i1 devices
• Manual import of measurement data possible

2.2 Measuring Device Settings

• Status and settings visualized in main window
• Calibration required
• Mode selection: scan or patch mode

3. Measuring and Verifying

3.1 Importing Measurement Data

• Automatic import from GMG ColorProof
• Manual import of PMV files

3.2 Verifying Control Strips

• Use GMG ColorProof to create and measure jobs
• Save and print labels with results
• Verify spot colors with X-Rite i1

4. Labels and Reports

4.1 Printing Labels and Reports

• Select printer and configure settings
• Automate or manually print labels and reports

5. Defining Custom GMG ProofControl Standards and Strips

• Create custom print standards and control strips
• Import into GMG ColorProof database

5.1 Creating a Custom Print Standard

• Import target values or measure control strips
• Use existing standards as templates

5.2 Creating a Custom Control Strip

• Define rows, columns, margins, patch size, and spacing
• Save as XML file for use