For a designer who wants to preview documents in a colour accurate way, the ISO 14861 is the standard on softproofing systems that will help you to choose compliant hardware and software.
The basics
ISO 14861 "Requirements for colour soft proofing systems" coupled with 12646 "Displays for colour proofing — Characteristics and viewing conditions" specifies how a monitor and a software for softproofing should be configured for a stable and colour accurate result.
Who is it for?
ISO 14861 and 12646 is useful for any organization within print and publishing wanting to reduce costs of hardcopy proofs and reduce the time used on proofing cycles.
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