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Press-Side Measurement Essentials

From manual densitometer to inline scanning.

  • Duration35 min
  • Modules4
  • PriceFree

Course syllabus

  1. Handheld vs strip-reader vs inline scanner: pros, cons, cost
  2. The geometry that matters: 45°/0°, polarization, UV filtering
  3. Color bars decoded: what to put on the sheet and why
  4. Repeatability vs reproducibility: the trap that costs you hours

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  1. Module 01Handheld vs strip-reader vs inline scanner
  2. Module 02The geometry that matters: 45°/0°, polarization, UV
  3. Module 03Color bars decoded: what to put on the sheet and why
  4. Module 04Repeatability vs reproducibility

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