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QMX COLOR MATCHING SYSTEM
Now: new and improved Auto Print Properties
Print 1000's of shirts
with no Build-Up
QMX MATCHING
SYSTEM $535 with C and U colors: 1Gallon/Quart Kit with formulas, etc.
DESCRIPTION:
QCM INK COMPANY is offering a plastisol ink color matching system
that incorporates simplicity,
accuracy and repeatability.
The system is licensed by Pantone, the standard of the color industry, and
produces simulated Pantone colors using "finished" inks as opposed to the
base/concentrate systems. The QMX system provides for the "most exact color" in
its Pantone licensed formulations. Plastisol ink color matching has never been
easier or more accurate. All 1109 Pantone C colors in this system have been
mixed, test printed on T-shirt fabric and rated as to cured color match and
opacity. Likewise all 1102 Pantone U Colors
have been matched and verified on T-shirt fabric. There are 13 colors plus clear base in the system and formulations are based
on weight.
This unique system provides the color mixer and printer with "opacity
ratings" that help pre-determine printing parameters. By using these ratings the
printer can decide what screen mesh is required, if underbasing is recommended etc. Each
color formulation has opacity rating information.
Your formula book, included with the system, gives you formula weights for making up
either pints, quarts, or gallons, as the job requires.
MIXING: If you are new to color matching it is a good idea to spend some time
setting up your mixing area. Designate a particular space and put up some shelves as well
as installing a bench or table to work at. Cleanliness is a major factor in the ink
matching area and arrange all your mixing tools at arms reach.
SCALE: A digital scale is best as weighing accuracy is extremely important.
Scales that "re-zero" after each color addition speeds up the process and a
scale with two decimals adds accuracy. However, one decimal place is essential.
GOOD LIGHTING: All matches were done in daylight color corrected neon. Difficult
matches like face tones will be easier to repeat with proper light.
STRIKE OFF: All matches were struck on 60/40% white poly/cotton swatches through
a 156 mesh screen using a 60/90/60 squeegee. Set up a screen for easy strike off.
CURING: All QMX colorants are curable at 320 deg. F. for 60 to 90 seconds. Cure
your struck color sample before matching to the Pantone Color Guide.
TEST BEFORE PRINTING: Plastisol ink mixing systems produce only
"simulations" of Pantone Colors. Equipment, printing procedures and techniques
vary from shop to shop and due to the variables encountered with textile printing, QCM
Company and Pantone, Inc. © cannot be responsible for actual color reproduction on the
substrate. Test printing of the matched color is essential prior to the production run.
now available :
1100 PANTONE U COLORS IN
with 1100 PANTONE C COLORS.
PANTONE IS A REGISTERED
TRADE MARK OF PANTONE INC.
QMX KITS
QMX ITEMS AVAILABLE (LISTING)
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