G7 is the Printing and Graphics industry-leading set of specifications for achieving the industry quality standards based on the ISO12647. They have developed, maintained, and published printing guidelines that have since become de facto standards in many pressrooms around the world. The mission of IDEAlliance is to improve communications and education in the graphic arts industry by developing best practices that reflect the influence and impact of new technologies in the workflow of the industry.

A company having a G7 Master Printer status indicates the company has calibrated its processes to print quality and maintain that quality in Colormetrics and Gray Balance. The company is also able to produce digital proofs and maintain that color on the printed sheet within tight tolerances.

For companies certified as being a G7 Master Facility are simple. Your print products are consistent which helps maintain the integrity of your customers brand and as such retain these valued customers. Your customer base will increase especially now that international print buyers are seeking printers who have a G7 certification. Lastly having a consistent process will ultimately reflect in costs savings in material and time.