The Flemish Innovation Centre for Graphic Communication (VIGC) is launching two important tools to achieve ink savings: the ICC profiles that VIGC developed and its Max TAC Evaluation Kit. There was a strong response to the study by the organisation that found total area coverage (TAC) of 260 percent – or even 220 percent – is adequate as long as the conversion is carried out with the correct profiles. To ensure the correct profiles are used, the VIGC is to distribute its Max TAC ICC profiles free of charge.
According to VIGC, the Max TAC Evaluation Kit is a tool that will convince everybody of the quality of a lower TAC. However, the conversion to lower TAC must be done using the appropriate ICC profiles. This is why the company has invested time in optimising the ICC profiles during tests. It is also believed strongly in helping graphic art companies operate more cost-effectively, and will be distributing the VIGC Max TAC ICC profiles free of charge in four different maximum TAC values, and in ICC version 2 and 4 profiles. This will allow print companies to choose the option that best suits their needs.
