Johannesburg colour lab
ICC profiles and colour notes for SA large-format printers
ColourRight keeps ICC profiles and cartridge notes practical for FastJET, Stormjet, and Skywalker floors.
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Profiles
Fastjet ICC
Use fastjet icc with the exact ink set, heater range and media width loaded on the machine, because small changes on solvent units can shift greys and skin tones. For Johannesburg sites, check nozzle health before linearisation and note the pass count, vacuum and drying setting used for each profile.
Stormjet ICC
stormjet icc works best when media pairing, carriage height and feed correction are written down with the print sample, not kept as memory on the RIP station. On coastal installs, record humidity, laminate timing and any cyan drift after long runs on self-adhesive vinyl or backlit film.
Skywalker ICC
With skywalker icc, keep separate colour notes for banner PVC, SAV and coated paper, as ink load that holds on one roll can overcook another. Start each check with a nozzle pattern, then compare solids, neutrals and small text under the same light used for customer approvals.
Textile ICC
textile icc needs fabric-specific notes for weave, pre-treatment and heat fixation, especially where polyester flag and display fabric run on the same day. A profile that looks right before pressing can shift after fixation, so keep before-and-after swatches with the RIP preset and temperature used.
Vinyl ICC
For vinyl icc, note whether the job runs on monomeric, polymeric or cast stock, because dot gain and drying differ across those materials. Include heater values, take-up tension and laminate wait time in the print notes so repeat work matches between branches and later reruns.
Backlit ICC
backlit icc should be checked with the lightbox brightness used in production, not only under ambient workshop lighting, because density that reads well on the bench can block up when illuminated. Keep separate settings for day-night film, PET backlit and textile lightbox media, with black build and total ink limits written beside each sample.
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ColourRight is a South African team for ICC profiles, media pairing, and print notes that stop colour drift.
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Recent notes
First Photo
Ask for the first photo to include the whole printer, ink set, media loaded and the latest print result so the fault is easier to read in one view.
Cut Off Habits
Set firm cut-off habits for profile changes, cartridge swaps and reprints so afternoon fixes do not spill into the next morning's jobs.
Coastal Care
On coastal sites, keep an eye on humidity, media sealing and head condition because Durban and Cape moisture can shift colour and drying fast.
Highveld Dust
On the Highveld, dust control around the printer, media rack and RIP station matters because fine dust quickly shows up in banding and nozzle loss.
Power Windows
Plan heavy print runs around stable power windows, especially when heaters, vacuums and take-up systems are all drawing at the same time.
Courier Notes
Add courier notes to every cartridge or part order with printer model, ink type and branch name so the right box lands at the right print floor.