Color Under Control – KolorLab Paint Mixing Room and Color Control in Packaging Printing

In the production of solid board packaging, color consistency and print quality are key factors influencing brand perception. At Koopress, we make every effort to ensure the final result meets customer expectations. That’s why we created KolorLab – a professional paint mixing facility, which is a cornerstone of our printing technology.

This article is part of the “Technology Cycle” series, where we present the key stages of the packaging production process. This time, we focus on color – from its creation, through samples, to precise control on the production line.

What is KolorLab – Koopress Paint Mixing Room?

KolorLab is a technologically advanced laboratory where paint formulations for printing solid board packaging are created. Equipped with modern devices, such as IGT testers, it allows for the creation of color samples directly on the target material. This helps verify how a particular color behaves on specific types of board, considering its structure, grammage, and finish.

At KolorLab, we also use professional mixers for wet paints, enabling precise reproduction of approved colors for reprints or serial production.

We use advanced software like DOSIS and Ink Formulation 6.52 to create formulas, allowing for perfectly matched colors with optimal pigment usage.

Color Control – Precision That Starts Before Printing

Before the actual production of packaging begins, Koopress creates a color sample on the actual substrate. Using IGT devices, we can faithfully replicate the printing process. This allows our clients to verify the final effect before production begins.

This is crucial for several reasons:

  • Color behaves differently depending on the type of paper or board,
  • The client can make corrections at an early stage,
  • It minimizes the risk of production errors and complaints.

Ongoing Color Control During Production

To ensure color consistency in every batch of packaging, the printing process is supported by two specialized systems:

  • Color Quality – for precise measurement of color conformity with the established standard.
  • AQC (Automated Quality Control) – for ongoing monitoring of paint quality and its parameters during printing.

Thanks to these tools, we ensure that:

  • Each batch of packaging looks identical.
  • There are no shade differences between consecutive deliveries.
  • The entire process is fully documented.

Color Standards with Dispersive or UV Coating

The final visual effect of the packaging depends not only on the paint but also on the type of coating. At Koopress, we provide the possibility to create color samples with a dispersive or UV coating, allowing the client to evaluate how the color will look after finishing.

This significantly influences color perception and is considered an integral part of the color control process.

Benefits for Packaging Clients

For clients ordering solid board packaging, color accuracy and repeatability are crucial for maintaining consistent brand identity.

Thanks to KolorLab and a precise color control process, Koopress ensures:

  • Full predictability of the final effect.
  • Elimination of color differences between batches.
  • Reduced sample approval time.
  • Minimized risk of complaints and revisions.
  • Accurate reproduction of brand colors.

Summary

Color is not just aesthetics – it builds brand recognition and influences consumer purchasing decisions. At Koopress, we treat color as a key technological parameter that must be measured, adjusted, and controlled at every stage of production.

With KolorLab – our paint mixing room, and an advanced color quality control system, we can deliver packaging that meets the highest visual and production standards.

Ordering solid board packaging? Looking for a guarantee of color consistency? Contact us – we are happy to share more about KolorLab’s capabilities and the Koopress production process.