Abstract: A method of printing a color image of an image file onto a substrate using a digital printer may involve, at a first point in time: a) printing a plurality of color samples in a number of different colors on a substrate; and b) generating a first characteristic curve for each color, and storing the first characteristic curves in a primary file. The method may involve, at a second point in time: c) repeating the printing of a) using the same colors and the same type of substrate; d) generating a new characteristic curve for each color, and storing the new characteristic curves in a secondary file; e) adapting the image file using the secondary file, or e?) adapting the printer's settings using the secondary file.

Abstract: A method for formulating an ink for a gravure printing press may involve digitally printing of a decor and a patch onto a substrate. The patch may include at least one color reference area. The color reference area may include at least one digital ink. The patch may be located on a part of the substrate that is substantially free of the décor. A color of the at least one color reference area may be measured. A tone of an ink for gravure printing may be adjusted to match the color of the at least one color reference area.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a printed décor sheet. The method may involve providing a first printable or printed substrate. At least one predetermined operation may be performed on the substrate, wherein the predetermined operation causes the deformation of the substrate in at least one direction. The deformation may be measured to obtain at least one deformation parameter. A first master image may be provided. An image processing operation may be performed on the first master image to obtain a second master image. The second master image may be printed on a second printable substrate to obtain the décor sheet. The image processing operation may involve at least modifying the first master image on the basis of the at least one deformation parameter.

Abstract: A printed substrate may include a substrate that may be a paper or a thermoplastic foil. At least one digitally printed decor and at least one patch may be provided on the substrate. The at least one patch may include at least one color reference area having at least one digital ink. The patch may be located on a part of the substrate that is substantially free of the at least one printed decor.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a decorative substrate for decorative panels may involve providing a master image. The master image may be printed on a first printable substrate using an inkjet printer, thereby obtaining a first decorative substrate. A printing defect may be evaluated in the first decorative substrate. An error correction operation may be performed on the master image on the basis of the evaluation. A corrected master image may be printed on a second printable substrate to obtain a second decorative substrate. The error correction operation may involve adding an intentional defect to the corrected master image.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing paper printable with an inkjet printer and/or analog printing, preferably gravure printing for use as a decor paper in a laminate panel. The method may involve providing a paper layer and coating at least one side of the paper layer with an ink receiver coating. The method may also involve providing the paper layer with an ink adhesion promoter.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a décor paper or foil may involve providing a paper layer or a foil. The paper layer or the foil may be provided with a first printed motif that is provided by a first printing technique. A second printed motif may be provided above the first printed motif. The second printed motif may be provided by a second printing technique. The paper layer or the foil may be provided with an ink receiver layer.