ISO 12641-1:2016

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 12641-1
First edition
2016-05-01
Graphic technology — Prepress digital
data exchange — Colour targets for
input scanner calibration —
Part 1:
Colour targets for input scanner
calibration
Technologie graphique — Échange de données numériques de
préimpression — Cibles de couleur pour étalonnage à l’entrée du
scanner
Reference number
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 4
4.1 Target design . 4
4.2 Transmission targets . 4
4.2.1 Target layout and physical characteristics . 4
4.2.2 Patch size . 9
4.2.3 Colour gamut mapping . 9
4.2.4 Neutral and dye scale values .10
4.2.5 Neutral scale mapping .11
4.3 Reflection targets .11
4.3.1 Target layout and physical characteristics .11
4.3.2 Patch size .13
4.3.3 Colour gamut mapping .14
4.3.4 Neutral and dye scale values .14
4.3.5 Neutral scale mapping .15
4.4 Allowable tolerances on patch values .15
4.4.1 Uncalibrated targets .15
4.4.2 Calibrated targets .16
4.5 Spectral measurement and colorimetric calculation .16
4.6 Data reporting .16
4.7 Data file format .16
4.7.1 File format .16
4.7.2 Keyword syntax and usage .16
4.7.3 Data format identifiers .17
4.8 Useable target life .19
Annex A (informative) Gamut mapping — Computational reference .20
Annex B (informative) Application notes .22
Bibliography .25
Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 130, Graphic technology.
This first edition of ISO 12641-1 cancels and replaces ISO 12641:1997, which has been technically revised
to take account of the technical advancements in the related fields and the associated equipment.
ISO 12641 consists of the following parts, under the general title Graphic technology — Prepress digital
data exchange:
— Part 1: Colour targets for input scanner calibration
An additional part dealing with advanced colour targets for input scanner calibration is planned.
Annexes A and B are for information only.
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Introduction
The technical requirements of this part of ISO 12641 are identical to the American National Standards
IT8.7/1-1993 and IT8.7/2-1993. These Standards resulted from the joint efforts of an international
industry group that included participants representing a broad range of prepress vendors, film
manufacturers, and users. This group, initially identified as the digital data exchange standards (DDES)
committee, later became the founders of the ANSI IT8 (Image Technology) accredited standards
committee which is responsible for electronic data exchange standards in graphic arts prepress.
Purpose of this part of ISO 12641
Colour input scanners do not all analyse colour the same way the human eye does. These devices are
designed to optimize the signal generated when typical materials are scanned. Colour reflection and
transparency products use various combinations of proprietary dye sets to achieve visual responses
that simulate the colour appearance of natural scene elements. The ability to achieve the same
colour appearance from different combinations of dyes is referred to as metamerism. Because both
photographic dyes and input scanner sensitivities vary from product to product, there is variability
in the input scanner response to metameric colours produced by the various materials. The intent of
this part of ISO 12641 is to define an input test target that will allow any colour input scanner to be
calibrated with any film or paper dye set used to create the target. This part of ISO 12641 is intended
to address the colour reflection and transparency products which are generally used for input to the
preparatory process for printing and publishing.
The target was designed to be useable for calibration by visual comparison and as a numerical data
target for electronic systems and future development. The target design made use of a uniform colour
space to optimize the spacing of target patches. The tolerances developed for individual coloured
patches meet the values needed for both numerical and visual analysis.
Design of the target
The CIE 1976 (L*a*b*) or CIELAB colour space was chosen as the space to be used for the design of the
colour calibration target. Uniform spacing in hue angle, lightness and chroma, and tolerancing in terms
of differences in these parameters (∆E* ) is believed to provide a reasonable distribution of coloured
ab
patches in the most effective manner. Although CIELAB was defined with reference to reflection
viewing conditions, tolerancing in terms of vector differences (∆E* ) does provide a reasonable error
ab
estimate for transmission materials as well, although the uniformity of the space is dependent upon the
conditions of viewing.
The design goal was to define a target that would have, as its main part, as many common coloured
patches as was practical, regardless of the dye set used. The remainder of the target is intended to
define the unique colour characteristics of the particular dye set used to create a specific target; the
values for each target patch is to be established using a common procedure.
To provide a reasonable measure of the colour gamut that is within the capability of modern colour
papers and films, all manufacturers of these products were invited to provide colour dye data along
with the necessary minimum and maximum density data for each of their image forming colour dye
sets. Data were provided by Agfa Company, Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Company, and
Konica Corporation. These data were then used to estimate the CIELAB colour gamut that each paper
and film dye set could produce. This estimate was achieved by mathematical modelling (by several of
the participating companies) using methods which were different but gave very similar results. Annex A
provides additional reference material concerning the method used in selecting aim values.
The following documents provide reference information on the computational methods used in gamut
determination.
1. N. Ohta, “The Color Gamut Obtainable by the Combination of Subtractive Color Dyes. V. Optimum
Absorption Bands as Defined by Nonlinear Optimization Technique.” Journal of Imaging Science, 30,
[1]
9-12 (1986) .
2. M. Inui, “Fast Algorithm for Computing Color Gamuts,” Colour Research and Application, 18, 341-348
[4]
(1993) .
All computations were based upon the use of the CIE 2 degree observer and D illuminant. All
transmission measurements were made using diffuse/normal or normal/diffuse geometry as defined
for total transmittance. All reflection measurements were made using 0°/45° or 45°/0° geometry
as defined in ISO 13655. The reference white was assumed to be a perfect diffuser. The use of an
absolute reference allows all colours on similar media (reflection or transmission) that have the same
colorimetric definition to also look the same when viewed at the same time.
The gamut plots developed were then used to determine the colour gamuts for film and paper that were
common to all of the provided dye families. The limiting values of chroma were then reduced to 80 % of
their computed values to create a “common gamut” for purposes of target design.
The goal was to have all coloured patches defined in the same way (regardless of the product used)
and to have as many patches as practical. The defined colour gamut therefore required a pattern with
a consistent reference. An existing colour input target provided by Eastman Kodak Company under the
designation of “Kodak Colour Reproduction Guides, Q-60™” was used as a guide in the development
of the target. The Q-60™ target used 12 approximately uniformly spaced hue angles in CIELAB. These
were sampled at three chroma values at each of three lightness levels. Although this pattern does not
provide equal spacing in terms of ∆E* , it does provide an easily understandable and defined patch
ab
arrangement. It was adopted for these targets with the addition of a fourth product-specific chroma
value at each hue angle/lightness combination.
Lightness levels were chosen for each hue angle to best characterize the gamut at that hue angle. The
three common chroma values were then chosen such that one fell on the computed 80 % chroma limit
common to all the products and the others were equally spaced in chroma between this value and the
neutral. The fourth chroma, which is product-specific, was defined to be the maximum available from
each product at the specific hue angle and lightness level. This provided a consistent mapping for all
products.
It was also felt to be important to include scales in each of the individual dyes, dye pairs, and a dye
neutral along with areas to define product minimum and maximum densities.
A “vendor-optional” area was provided so that different target manufacturers could add unique patches
of their own determination beyond those which are required by this International Standard.
Manufacturing tolerances
In order to permit practical production of these targets, tolerances had to be set which were capable of
being achieved over a significant number of targets. However, this conflicted with the relatively narrow
tolerances required for numerical colour calibration. Different tolerances were therefore defined for
differing applications, with the objective of minimizing variations as far as was reasonable.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 12641-1:2016(E)
Graphic technology — Prepress digital data exchange —
Colour targets for input scanner calibration —
Part 1:
Colour targets for input scanner calibration
1 Scope
This part of ISO 12641 defines the layout and colorimetric values of targets for use in the calibration
of a photographic product/input scanner combination (as used in the preparatory process for printing
and publishing). One target is defined for positive colour transparency film and another is defined for
colour photographic paper.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1008, Photography — Paper dimensions — Pictorial sheets
ISO 1012, Photography — Films in sheets and rolls for general use — Dimensions
ISO 13655, Graphic technology — Spectral measurement and colorimetric computation for graphic
arts images
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
CIE tristimulus value
amount of the three reference colour stimuli, in the CIE-specified trichromatic system, required to
match the colour of the stimulus considered
Note 1 to entry: In the 1931 CIE standard colorimetric system, the tristimulus values are represented by the
symbols X, Y, Z.
3.2
CIELAB colour difference
CIE 1976 L*, a*, b* colour difference
∆E*
ab
difference between two colour stimuli defined as the Euclidean distance between the points
representing them in L*, a*, b* space
 
22 2 2
Δ=EL** Δ +Δab**+Δ 
() () ()
ab
 
 
where
∆L*, ∆a*, and ∆b* is the difference between corresponding values for the two stimuli.
[SOURCE: International Lighting Vocabulary 845-03-55]
3.3
CIELAB colour space
CIE 1976 L*, a*, b* colour space
three-dimensional, approximately uniform, colour space produced by plotting in rectangular
coordinates the quantities L*, a*, and b* defined by the Formulae:
 
L* =116 f YY −16
()
 
n
 
 
a* = 500 fX Xf− YY
() ()
 
nn
 
 
bf* = 200 YY −− fZ Z
() ()
 
n n
 
where for
XX >0,,008 856 f XX = XX
() ()
nn n
YY >0,,008 856 f YY = YY
() ()
nn n
ZZ >00,,008 856 fZ ZZ= Z
() ()
n nn
and for
XX >0,,008856 f XX =7,78671XX + 6 116
() ()
nn n
YY >0,,008856 fY Y =7,,78671YY + 6 116
() ()
nn n
ZZ >0,,008856 f ZZ =7,78671ZZ + 6 116
() ()
nn n
and
X =96,,422
n
Ya=100,000 nd
n
Zf=82,,521 or theconditionsofISO 136555.
n
Further
Ca**=+b*
()
ab
and
−1
hb= tan **a
()
ab
where
09ϒϒ≤
ab
b*≥0
90ϒϒ≤ ab
b*>0
180ϒϒ≤ ab
b*≤0
270ϒϒ≤ ab
b*<0
[SOURCE: CIE Publication 15.2]
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3.4
transmittance factor
ratio of the measured flux transmitted by the sample material to the measured flux when the sample
material is removed from the sampling aperture of the measuring device
3.5
transmission density
logarithm to base 10 of the reciprocal of the transmittance factor
3.6
reflectance factor
ratio of the measured flux reflected from the sample material to the flux reflected from a perfect
reflecting diffuser
3.7
reflection density
logarithm to base 10 of the reciprocal of the reflectance
3.8
colour gamut
subset of perceivable colours reproducible by a device or medium
3.9
dye set
combination of light absorbing dyes
Note 1 to entry: Usually referred to as cyan, magenta, and yellow. Used in a particular photographic product
which produce object colours by the selective subtraction of the incident light.
3.10
dye scale
array of physical areas having varying amounts of one or more (cyan, magenta, or yellow) dyes
3.11
neutral scale
array of physical areas having combination of dye amounts such that their chroma is equal to, or near, zero
3.12
metameric colour stimuli
spectrally different colour stimuli having the same tristimulus values
[SOURCE: International Lighting Vocabulary 845-03-05]
3.13
minimum density
Dmin
density corresponding to the maximum transmittance factor (film) or reflectance factor (paper) that a
photographic product can achieve
Note 1 to entry: It is not necessarily neutral in colour and should not be confused with minimum neutral density.
3.14
minimum neutral density
minimum density that a photographic product can achieve (maximum transmittance or reflectance
factors) and maintain a C* = 0
ab
Note 1 to entry: It should not be confused with minimum density (Dmin).
3.15
maximum density
Dmax
density corresponding to the minimum transmittance or reflectance factor that a photographic product
can achieve
Note 1 to entry: It is not necessarily neutral in colour and should not be confused with maximum neutral density.
3.16
maximum neutral density
density corresponding to the maximum density that a photographic product can achieve (minimum
transmittance or reflectance factors) and maintain a C* = 0
ab
Note 1 to entry: It should not be confused with maximum density (Dmax).
3.17
input scanner
device capable of converting the light reflectance or transmittance of a photographic (or other
hardcopy) sample into an electronic signal, where the electronic signal is arranged to have an organized
relationship to the spatial areas of the image evaluated
3.18
product-specific target areas
portions of the test target whose requirements are specifically defined, but whose values are a function
of the particular product used to make the target
3.19
vendor-optional target areas
portions of the test target whose content is not specified but is available for use by the manufacturer of
the target
4 Requirements
All colorimetry referenced within this part of ISO 12641 shall be based on D illuminant, CIE 1931
Standard Colorimetric Observer (2 degree observer) as defined in CIE 15.2, and computational
procedures further defined in 4.5. The reference white is the D illuminant.
4.1 Target design
The target is designed with five distinct sections. These are the following:
— sampled colour area;
— colour dye scales;
— neutral dye scale;
— Dmin/Dmax area;
— vendor-optional area.
4.2 Transmission targets
4.2.1 Target layout and physical characteristics
4.2.1.1 Type 1, 4 in × 5 in film: The layout of the Type 1 colour transmission input calibration target
as viewed from the support side of the film shall be as shown in Figure 1. This layout is intended for
use with film material having a size of 4 in × 5 in (10,2 cm × 12,7 cm) in accordance with ISO 1012.
All non-image areas of the target shall be approximately neutral and shall have a lightness of (L*) of
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approximately 50. The non-image area shall extend at least 4,5 mm beyond the row and column borders
on the top and sides at least 10 mm on the bottom to provide for identification information.
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Figure 1 — Layout, Type 1 colour transmission target
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Figure 2 — Type 1 target, row, and column numbering
Target row and column numbering shall be of high density and as shown in Figure 2. Vertical lines
may be used to separate columns 12 and 13, 15, 16 and 17, and 19 and 20. Indicators may be used at
the intersection of target patches. These may be points, crosses, or other symbols, and may be of any
density or colour desired. If used, they shall be less than 0,3 mm in width. No other marking lines shall
be included within the body of the A1 through L19 portion of the target.
Lines shall be included to separate the Dmin area from the first step and the Dmax area from the last
step of the 22-step neutral scale along the bottom of the target.
Unless otherwise noted, all lines shall be neutral and have a lightness (L*) no greater than that specified
for the background.
Fiducial marks shall be included in each corner of the main body of the target as shown in Figure 3.
These shall be arranged such that they “point” towards the inside or centre of the target.
Because target patches are 4,5 mm × 4,5 mm in size (see 4.2.2), the intersection of the lines of the
fiducial marks shall be offset 4,5 mm in both the horizontal and vertical direction from the centre of the
nearest patch to provide a reference for automatic measurement alignment.
Fiducial marks shall be clear lines on the neutral background and shall be approximately 0,1 mm in width.
Figure 3 — Fiducial mark design
The area at the bottom of the target shall contain the following information in English text:
a) ISO 12641-1:2016;
b) the name of the film product or product family;
c) the year and month of production of the target in the form yyyy:mm;
d) an area of at least 10 mm × 25 mm for addition of a unique identification.
NOTE Targets bearing the designation IT8.7/1-1993 are prepared in accordance with ANSI IT8.7/1-1993
whose technical requirements are identical to those of this part of ISO 12641.
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4.2.1.2 Type 2, 35 mm film: The Type 2 layout of the colour transmission input calibration target, as
viewed from the support side of the product, shall be as shown in Figure 4 (frames 35-1 through 35-7).
This layout is intended for use on film material having a basic format of 35 mm. This layout may be
provided either as a single strip of film or as seven mounted 35 mm transparencies.
The target shall be divided as follows:
Frame 35-1 The Dmin, neutral scale, and Dmax patches from the bottom of Type 1 target format
Frame 35-2 Columns 1 through 4 of the Type 1 target format
Frame 35-3 Columns 5 through 8 of the Type 1 target format
Frame 35-4 Columns 9 through 12 of the Type 1 target format
Frame 35-5 Columns 13 through 16 of the Type 1 target format
Frame 35-6 Columns 17 through 19 of the Type 1 target format
Frame 35-7 Columns 20 through 22 of the Type 1 target format
In addition, each frame shall have a six step neutral scale as column N with L* values as follows:
Step 1 82(top)
Step 2 66
Step 3 50
Step 4 34
Step 5 18
Step 6 2
All non-image areas of the target shall be approximately neutral and shall have a lightness (L*) of
approximately 50.
Each frame of the target shall contain the following information in English text:
a) ISO 12641-1:2016;
b) a frame number of the form 35-X;
c) the name of the film product or product family;
d) the year and month of production of the target in the form yyyy:mm.
NOTE Targets bearing the designation IT8.7/1-1993 are prepared in accordance with ANSI IT8.7/1-1993
whose technical requirements are identical to those of this part of ISO 12641.
If provided as individually mounted transparencies, this same information shall be repeated on the mount.
The frame numbering and reference lines shall be high in density and as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 4 — Layout, Type 2 colour transmission target
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Figure 5 — Type 2 target, row and column numbering
Divider lines shall be included in Frame 35-1 between Dmin and step 1 of the neutral scale, and step 22
of the neutral scale and Dmax.
Unless otherwise noted, all lines shall be neutral and have a lightness (L*) no greater than that specified
for background.
4.2.1.3 Type 3, 35 mm film version of Type 1 target (optional): A 35 mm version of the Type 1 target
may be provided at the discretion of the film vendor. If provided, it shall contain labelling information to
ensure that scanned data from the 35 mm version of the target cannot be confused with scanned data
from the full size version of the target. This target shall be a reduced size version of the Type 1 target, but
shall not be required to meet the colorimetric requirements of this specification. Colours achieved will be
the best efforts of the manufacturer.
NOTE See Annex B for recommendations on use of this format of the test target.
4.2.2 Patch size
The transmission targets shall be made with patch dimensions as follows:
— Type 1: 4,5 mm × 4,5 mm;
— Type 2: 3,2 mm × 3,2 mm.
The Dmin area, the 22-step neutral scale, and the Dmax area shall be two patches high.
4.2.3 Colour gamut mapping
The hue angle, lightness, and chroma of the target patches contained in the sampled colour area portion
of the target, Rows A through L and Columns 1 through 12, shall be in accordance with Table 1 under
the measurement conditions of 4.5.
Where a product is not capable of achieving specific chroma values indicated in this specification, the
patch corresponding to that value shall be exposed as a background neutral as defined in 4.2.1.1. In all
cases, patches in columns 4, 8, and 12, as shown in Table 1, shall be included.
4.2.4 Neutral and dye scale values
The specific values of patches A13 through L19 shall be defined by the manufacturer of the film used to
create a specific target. The batch mean (for uncalibrated targets) or measured CIE X Y Z and L* C* h*
ab ab
values (for calibrated targets) of these patches shall be reported by the manufacturer in accordance
with 4.6.
The criteria by which the aim values for these patches shall be determined (under the measurement
conditions of 4.5) are as follows:
Patch A16 shall be the minimum neutral density (C* = 0) that the product can normally achieve.
ab
Patch L16 shall be the maximum neutral density (C* = 0) that the product can normally achieve.
ab
Patch B16 through K16 shall be equally spaced in L* between the L* values of patches A16 and L16.
Patches A13 through L13 shall contain the same amounts of cyan dye as used to create the neutral
patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A14 through L14 shall contain the same amounts of magenta dye as used to create the neutral
patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A15 through L15 shall contain the same amounts of yellow dye as used to create the neutral
patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A17 through L17 shall contain the same amounts of magenta and yellow dye (will appear red)
as used to create the neutral patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A18 through L18 shall contain the same amounts of cyan and yellow dye (will appear green) as
used to create the neutral patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A19 through L19 shall contain the same amounts of cyan and magenta dye (will appear blue) as
used to create the neutral patches of A16 through L16.
NOTE It is recognized that it will be difficult to achieve these aim dye amounts, particularly in patches of
high density, because of overlapping spectral sensitivities. Manufacturers are expected to achieve these goals to
the extent possible.
Table 1 — Hue angle, lightness, and chroma for transmission target
Hue
Row angle L1 C1 C2 C3 C4 L2 C1 C2 C3 C4 L3 C1 C2 C3 C4
A 16 15 10 21 31 (1) 35 15 30 44 (1) 60 8 16 24 (1)
B 41 20 11 23 34 (1) 40 17 34 51 (1) 65 7 15 22 (1)
C 67 30 11 22 34 (1) 55 20 40 60 (1) 70 9 17 26 (1)
D 92 25 9 18 27 (1) 50 17 35 52 (1) 75 23 46 69 (1)
E 119 30 11 22 33 (1) 60 20 39 59 (1) 75 12 25 37 (1)
F 161 25 10 21 31 (1) 45 17 35 52 (1) 65 12 25 37 (1)
G 190 20 7 14 21 (1) 45 14 29 43 (1) 65 11 23 34 (1)
H 229 20 7 15 22 (1) 40 13 25 48 (1) 65 7 15 22 (1)
I 274 25 14 27 41 (1) 45 10 21 31 (1) 65 6 12 17 (1)
J 299 10 17 34 51 (1) 35 13 27 14 (1) 60 7 14 21 (1)
K 325 15 10 26 39 (1) 30 17 35 52 (1) 55 12 23 35 (1)
L 350 15 10 21 31 (1) 30 16 33 49 (1) 55 10 21 31 (1)
Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
(1) These values are specific to the product used to create the target and equal to maximum C* available at the hue angle
ab
and L* specified. They are to be defined by the manufacturer of the product used to make the target.
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4.2.5 Neutral scale mapping
The neutral scale lying along the bottom of the target shall have the following L* aim values, based on the
measurement conditions of 4.5, reading from left to right across the target. C* aim values shall be 0.
ab
Step 1 82 Step 2 78
Step 3 74 Step 4 70
Step 5 66 Step 6 62
Step 7 58 Step 8 54
Step 9 50 Step 10 46
Step 11 42 Step 12 38
Step 13 34 Step 14 30
Step 15 26 Step 16 22
Step 17 18 Step 18 14
Step 19 10 Step 20 6
Step 21 4 Step 22 2
The patch located to the left of Step 1 of the grey scale (column 0) shall be at the Dmin of the product.
The patch to the right of Step 22 (column 23) of the grey scale shall be at product Dmax.
4.3 Reflection targets
4.3.1 Target layout and physical characteristics
The layout of the colour reflection input calibration target shall be as shown in Figure 6. This layout is
intended for use on material having a basic format of 5 in × 7 in (12,7 cm × 17,8 cm) in accordance with
ISO 1008.
All non-image areas of the target shall be approximately neutral and shall have a lightness (L*) of
approximately 50. The non-image area shall extend at least 4,5 mm beyond the row and column borders
on the top and sides and at least 10 mm on the bottom to provide for identification information.
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Figure 6 — Layout, colour reflection target
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Figure 7 — Reflection target, row, and column numbering
Target row and column numbering shall be of high density and as shown in Figure 7. Vertical lines may
be used to separate columns 12 and 13, 15, 16 and 17, and 19 and 20.
Indicators may be used at the intersection of target patches. These may be points, crosses, or other
symbols, and may be of any density or colour desired. If used, they shall be less than 0,3 mm in width.
No other marking lines shall be included within the body of the A1 through L19 portion of the target.
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Lines shall be included to separate the Dmin area from the first step and the Dmax area from the last
step of the 22-step neutral scale along the bottom of the target.
Unless otherwise noted, all lines shall be neutral and have a lightness (L*) no greater than that specified
for background.
Fiducial marks shall be included in each corner of the main body of the target as shown in Figure 8.
These shall be arranged such that they “point” toward the inside or centre of the target.
Because target patches are 6,5 mm × 6,5 mm in size (see 4.3.2) the intersection of the lines of the fiducial
marks shall be offset 6,5 mm in both the horizontal and vertical direction from the centre of the nearest
patch to provide a reference for automatic measurement alignment.
Fiducial marks shall be white lines on the neutral background and shall be approximately 0,1 mm in width.
Figure 8 — Fiducial mark design
The area at the bottom of the target shall contain the following information in English text:
a) IS0 12641-1:2016;
b) the name of the paper product or product family
c) the year and month of production of the target in the form yyyy:mm;
d) an area of at least 10 mm × 25 mm for addition of a unique identification.
NOTE Targets bearing the designation IT8.7/2-1993 are prepared in accordance with ANSI IT8.7/2-1993
whose technical requirements are identical to those of this part of ISO 12641.
4.3.2 Patch size
The reflection target shall be made with patch dimensions of 6,5 mm × 6,5 mm.
The Dmin area, the 22-step neutral scale, and the Dmax area shall be two patches high.
4.3.3 Colour gamut mapping
The hue angle, lightness, and chroma of the target patches contained in the sampled colour area portion
of the target, Rows A through L and Columns 1 through 12, shall be in accordance with Table 2 under
the measurement conditions of 4.5.
Where a product is not capable of achieving specific chroma values indicated in this specification, the
patch corresponding to that value shall be exposed as a background neutral as defined in 4.3.1. In all
cases, patches in columns 4, 8, and 12 as shown in Table 2, shall be included.
4.3.4 Neutral and dye scale values
The specific values of target patches A13 through L19 shall be defined by the manufacturer of the
paper used to create a specific target. The batch mean (for uncalibrated targets) or measured CIE X Y
Z and L* a* b* values (for calibrated targets) of these patches shall be reported by the manufacturer in
accordance with 4.6.
The criteria by which the aim values for these patches shall be determined (under the measurement
conditions of 4.5) shall be as follows:
Patch A16 shall be the minimum neutral density (C* = 0) that the product can normally achieve.
ab
Patch L16 shall be the maximum neutral density (C* = 0) that the product can normally achieve.
ab
Patches B16 through K16 shall be equally spaced in L* between the L* values of patches A16 and L16.
Patches A13 through L13 shall contain the same amounts of cyan dye as used to create the neutral
patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A14 through L14 shall contain the same amounts of magenta dye as used to create the neutral
patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A15 through L15 shall contain the same amounts of yellow dye as used to create the neutral
patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A17 through L17 shall contain the same amounts of magenta and yellow dye (will appear red)
as used to create the neutral patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A18 through L18 shall contain the same amounts of cyan and yellow dye (will appear green) as
used to create the neutral patches of A16 through L16.
Patches A19 through L19 shall contain the same amounts of cyan and magenta dye (will appear blue) as
used to create the neutral patches of A16 through L16.
NOTE It is recognized that it will be difficult to achieve these aim dye amounts, particularly in patches of
high density, because of overlapping spectral sensitivities. Manufacturers are expected to achieve these goals to
the extent possible.
Table 2 — Hue angle, lightness, and chroma for reflection target
Hue
Row angle L1 C1 C2 C3 C4 L2 C1 C2 C3 C4 L3 C1 C2 C3 C4
A 16 20 12 25 37 (1) 40 15 30 44 (1) 70 7 14 21 (1)
B 41 20 12 24 35 (1) 40 20 36 54 (1) 70 8 16 24 (1)
C 67 25 11 21 32 (1) 55 22 44 66 (1) 75 10 20 30 (1)
D 92 25 10 19 29 (1) 60 20 40 60 (1) 80 10 21 31 (1)
(1) These values are specific to the product used to create the target and equal to maximum C* available at the hue angle
ab
and L* specified. They are to be defined by the manufacturer of the product used to make the target.
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Table 2 (continued)
Hue
Row angle L1 C1 C2 C3 C4 L2 C1 C2 C3 C4 L3 C1 C2 C3 C4
E 119 25 11 21 32 (1) 45 16 32 48 (1) 70 9 18 27 (1)
F 161 15 9 19 28 (1) 35 14 28 42 (1) 70 6 12 18 (1)
G 190 20 10 20 30 (1) 40 13 25 38 (1) 70 6 13 19 (1)
H 229 20 9 18 27 (1) 40 12 24 36 (1) 70 7 13 20 (1)
I 274 25 12 24 35 (1) 45 9 19 28 (1) 70 5 10 15 (1)
J 299 15 15 29 44 (1) 40 11 22 33 (1) 70 6 11 17 (1)
K 325 25 16 33 49 (1) 45 14 28 42 (1) 70 8 16 24 (1)
L 350 20 13 26 38 (1) 40 16 32 48 (1) 70 8 15 22 (1)
Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
(1) These values are specific to the product used to create the target and equal to maximum C* available at the hue angle
ab
and L* specified. They are to be defined by the manufacturer of the product used to make the target.
4.3.5 Neutral scale mapping
The neutral scale lying along the bottom of the target shall have the following L* aim values, based on the
measurement conditions of 4.5, reading from left to right across the target. C* aim values shall be 0.
ab
Step 1 87 Step 2 83
Step 3 79 Step 4 75
Step 5 71 Step 6 67
Step 7 63 Step 8 59
Step 9 55 Step 10 51
Step 11 47 Step 12 43
Step 13 39 Step 14 35
Step 15 31 Step 16 27
Step 17 23 Step 18 19
Step 19 15 Step 20 11
Step 21 9 Step 22 7
The patch located to the left of step one of the grey scale (column 0) shall be at the Dmin of the product.
The patch to the right of step 22 (column 23) of the grey scale shall be at product Dmax.
4.4 Allowable tolerances on patch values
4.4.1 Uncalibrated targets
4.4.1.1 For all targets manufactured: For the patches contained within A1 through L3, A5 through
L7, and A9 through L11, 99 % shall be within 10 ∆E* of the aim values specified in Table 1 or Table 2 as
ab
appropriate.
4.4.1.2 For each manufacturing batch: 99 % of the patches within the manufacturing batch shall be
within 5 ∆E* of the reference as follows:
ab
— the references for patches A1 through L19, Dmin and Dmax shall be the reported batch mean;
— for the 22-step neutral scale the reference shall be the values specified in 4.2.5 or 4.3.5 as appropriate.
Although the user is most concerned with the statistics of the patches on a particular target, the
manufacturer of targets should apply statistics to the individual patches within a manufacturing run.
The above statistics apply to individual patches within the run and not to patches on a particular
target. The above requirements, therefore, should not be interpreted that 99 % of the patches on each
target are within the tolerances specified in this part of ISO 12641. Details of quality control statistical
procedures used may be requested from the manufacturer of targets.
4.4.2 Calibrated targets
Calibrated targets are uncalibrated targets which have been measured. The measured values for each
patch shall be provided together with a certificate as to the degree of conformance of the measuring
laboratory to an accredited measurement assurance program (MAP) sponsored by a recognized
national standardizing laboratory.
NOTE The goal is that all measurements will be accurate within ∆E* ≤ 2.
ab
4.5 Spectral measurement and colorimetric calculation
Measurement of the target shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 13655.
4.6 Data reporting
For all targets, the batch-specific mean and standard deviation colorimetric data for each patch shall be
available from the originator of targets manufactured in accordance with this part of ISO 12641. Mean
and standard deviation values shall be provided as X, Y, Z tristimulus values. Mean values shall also be
provided as L*, a*, b* and standard deviation as ∆E* . All values shall be provided to two decimal places.
ab
When calibrated targets are offered, the measured colorimetric data for all target patches shall be
provided.
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