X-Rite and Pantone have announced new color measurement and digital workflow eLearning courses specifically designed for printers and converters. Taught by X-Rite color scientists and print application experts, this extensive library of courses and on-demand webinars help new and experienced print operators improve their color knowledge, implement innovative technologies, and leverage color management best practices. eLearning courses, trainings, and webinars are available through the X-Rite Learning Center.

“Whether you are looking to grow your color management knowledge, onboard new employees, or learn best practices, X-Rite has the online training resources to help users learn at their own pace,” says Carlos Borda, director of print and packaging, X-Rite. “Print operators can learn from X-Rite color experts with decades of experience how to improve quality and efficiency by implementing color measurement equipment, software, and spectral data within each step of the design to print production process.”

Educational & Solution eLearning Courses for Printers

Fundamentals of Color and Appearance (FOCA) – This six-module course explains the basics of color theory and how to communicate both color and color differences. It covers the physics of color, the role of lighting, spectrophotometers and color data, how to view color, and more. This course is available through X-Rite and Coursera.

Going Beyond Density – Predictable, repeatable color starts with a consistent process. This course focuses on achieving optimal process control on an offset press by moving beyond measuring just the density of solid inks and introduces tools and methodologies to help printers establish a more controlled press environment.

eXact 2 Training – Designed to help train new users and easily onboard employees, this course features 24 self-paced videos that explain and demonstrate how to use the eXact 2 handheld spectrophotometer and ecosystem of software. The videos walk users through the device features and settings and explain how to take measurements, use color libraries and profiles, leverage quality control and reporting software, and maintain the device.

ColorCert Press Operator & ColorCert QA Tools Operator Trainings – Designed for packaging and label print suppliers that work with brand quality control programs, these two courses help press operators and print personnel get up to speed quickly with ColorCert. The ColorCert Press Operator Training introduces users to the ColorCert 5.0 interface starting with how to launch the program and load a job, then takes a user all the way through how to analyze data, determine acceptability, and complete a job. The ColorCert QA Tools training covers how to use QA tools, create standards, measure trials, save and leverage data, and configure reporting.