Digital Press Certification - Inkjet

The Digital Press Certification program certifies the capabilities of commercial inkjet production to meet specific print standards. It considers the entire press system, including the digital front-end, print engine, and paper. The program includes testing and certification in color, print properties, and print production.

Overview and Benefits

Manufacturers may submit for Digital Press Certification by printing a series of test forms according to the given criteria. The forms are sent to Rochester Institute of Technology’s Printing Applications Laboratory for evaluation, where they are measured and compared against predetermined tolerances. Systems that pass all tests are awarded certification, the supplier system details are published, and the supplier can display the certification logo on their product collateral. Potential customers will recognize the certification logo and have confidence when purchasing a certified system.

Policies

A digital press system consists of the Digital Front End (DFE), print engine, substrate, and inks.
System certification is valid for one year for the system evaluated and, continued annually with certification maintenance.
Full payment is required to process the application (nonrefundable). Fees cover certification submission with accompanying services.
A certified system must meet or exceed established program requirements including industry tolerances for excellence in the areas of colorimetric accuracy, uniformity, repeatability, durability, and registration to be awarded certification.
Successful certifications are posted to the PRINTING United Alliance certification website and sent official certification.
A “silent” submission can be made for your internal use as necessary for product testing, research, and advance product marketing.
Maintaining system certification requires an annual license fee, which covers recertification incremental version updates and continued compliance with industry standards, ensuring the product remains competitive and recognized.

How to Get Certified

Technology providers apply for system certification and are billed for the appropriate certification fees.
Once application, data, documentation, and fees are collected by PRINTING United Alliance, the system will be authorized for analysis.
Application and verification will be conducted by PRINTING United Alliance’s independent 3rd party analysis lab.
Upon successful evaluation, certification will be granted.
Certification is maintained annually.

Steps to Apply

Download the PRINTING United Alliance Digital Press Certification Packet. Download includes certification protocol, Application Data Sheet (ADS) and Digital Press Certification Print Targets.
Complete the application form below.
Instructions will then be provided to coordinate shipment of printed samples to the Alliance’s third-party evaluation laboratory. An invoice will also be generated, and once payment is received, evaluation will occur.
Upon successful completion, certification will be granted.

Shipping

Coordinate logistics for shipment of printed samples with PRINTING United Alliance. Details will be provided upon completion of the form below.