Professional ISO-Compliant Lighting Analysis
We survey standard D50, D55, or other standard lighting to test compliance with current ISO specifications. Our surveys are performed using a spectroradiometer and a complete report is provided for each lighting system surveyed. If there are multiple light sources in a workflow used for color-critical inspection, all the lighting sources such as light booths and press console lighting will be surveyed individually with a complete report for each.
Regardless of whether the systems show conformance to ISO 3664:2025 or ISO 3668:2017, if light systems do not match each other then prints or other products being inspected will differ in color appearance under each light source. This is a critical factor in maintaining color consistency across a local or distributed workflow.
Solve Critical Color Approval Problems
Are prints approved when proofed but then rejected at press check? Are color corrections frequently required at press check? These issues are often caused by lighting inconsistencies between approval stations. Lighting surveys identify and solve these costly problems.
Key Benefits
- Eliminate rejections between color approval and final production
- Ensure color consistency across all inspection points in the workflow
- Verify compliance with ISO lighting standards
- Identify lighting mismatches before they cause production problems
- Receive detailed, professional reports for each lighting system
- Maintain audit trail for quality management systems
Who Needs Lighting Surveys?
Our Standard Lighting Survey service is essential for organizations where accurate color evaluation is critical to product quality and customer satisfaction:
- Printing Companies – Commercial, packaging, and specialty printers requiring consistent color approval
- Textile Producers – Fabric manufacturers and garment producers maintaining color standards
- Design Studios – Creative agencies and design firms approving color-critical work
- Industrial Manufacturers – Producers of automobiles, furniture, and home décor hard-goods and soft-goods where color matching is essential
Our Methodology
Each lighting system is measured with a precision spectroradiometer using ISO-defined standard procedures. This ensures that all reports are consistent, comparable, and traceable to international standards. This systematic approach provides reliable data that can be used for decision-making and quality control.
Technical Standards
- ISO 3664:2025 – Viewing conditions for graphic technology and photography
- ISO 3668:2017 – Visual comparison of color of paints
See How It Works
Watch this detailed overview of the ISO Standard Lighting Survey process and learn how spectroradiometric analysis ensures color consistency across workflows or locations.
Questions about lighting surveys? Contact us to discuss specific needs.