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| What type of printing press is used at ASUKABOOK? |
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It is a digital on demand printing press. We use electronic inks, halftone dot, and 175 lpi. A color profile has been specially developed for the AsukaBook press.
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What is the print quality of a digital on demand press?
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Digital On Demand printing produces color and texture like an offset press.
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How can I be sure that the color ASUKABOOK prints matches what I see on my monitor?
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You should calibrate your monitor regularly to avoid any color differences. To see a close approximation of what the printed page will look like, follow these steps:
- Open Photoshop and go to View > Proof Setup.
- Select Custom.
- In the Proof Setup window, Choose “Japan Standard v2” from the Profile menu.
- Choose “Perceptual” from the Intent menu.
- Turn “Use Black Point Compensation” on.
- Leave the other options off.
You can save this setup so that each page you build can be viewed with the proofing. Generally, it should be very close to your original image. Having a properly profiled monitor is key to a good color match.
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Does the color shift during production?
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Color consistency and accuracy is our first priority. The printing press is calibrated every 100 printed pages. This type of control is very rare in the printing industry.
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What type of paper is used in the ASUKABOOK?
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AsukaBook uses archival quality, gloss paper that is approximately 100lb weight.
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| What about discoloration and color fading? |
We use special inks that outlast the life of widely used press inks. A surface varnish coating is also applied increasing durability and quality. Expect your book to last at least as long as any standard high-quality printed book.
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