Method for matching printing ink colors
First Claim
1. A system for providing matching print colors for different ink customer orders, comprising:
- a first computer that can communicate with a second computer, said first computer comprising (a) a database of data for predicting color data of ink formulations using an ink base color set, (b) a software program for selecting an ink formulation based on data for a desired ink, and (c) a software program for sending information to the second computer to display the color of the selected ink formulation on a color monitor connected to the second computer.
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Abstract
A system is provided that includes a first computer that can communicate with a second computer. The second computer sends information to the first computer that includes a desired ink color and optionally includes information of other desired ink properties. The first computer includes a database of data for predicting color data of ink formulations using a selected ink base color set, a software program for selecting an ink formulation based on data for a desired ink, and a software program for sending information to the second computer to display the color of the selected ink formulation on a color monitor connected to the second computer. The ink base color set can be selected to provide other desired properties for the ink, such as low cost, light fastness, or chemical resistance.
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19 Claims
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1. A system for providing matching print colors for different ink customer orders, comprising:
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a first computer that can communicate with a second computer, said first computer comprising (a) a database of data for predicting color data of ink formulations using an ink base color set, (b) a software program for selecting an ink formulation based on data for a desired ink, and (c) a software program for sending information to the second computer to display the color of the selected ink formulation on a color monitor connected to the second computer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14)
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12. A method for making an ink of a desired color, comprising steps of:
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receiving color information for the desired ink color by a first computer from a second computer, wherein said first computer and said second computer are connected by a global communication network;
accessing with the first computer a database of available ink colors;
comparing the desired ink color with colors of ink formulations and selecting an ink formulation within a selected color difference;
providing the ink formulation from the first computer to a third computer in communication with the first computer;
manufacturing an ink according to the ink formulation received by the third computer. - View Dependent Claims (13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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