Get started with XPS Crystal Certification

Start the certification process using the online form

Make sure to fill out all the mandatory fields

Prepare the deliverables

These are the deliverables for the certification process:

• Minimum three different samples of printed production jobs made with the XPS. (10m/30ft each)
• One XPS Crystal Evaluation imaged test plate (not UV exposed, not processed)
• One XPS Crystal Evaluation imaged processed test plate (made with Esko XPS certified parameters)
• Add this print report to every sample

Imaging plates

Our service expert will image a predefined test file on your CDI and XPS Crystal system. They will run a plate of your choice through the entire plate making process and verify the results against our reference of the same plate.

Each plate type has a reference which was carefully selected in collaboration with the respective plate vendor. The service expert will submit the results and mail the plate samples to our application center.

You will also need to provide some commercially printed jobs (minimal three different samples) made with the XPS.

Best practices:

• We recommend selecting your most used plate from the validated XPS plate list.
• Keep the reference plate after certification.
• Production print sample can be any commercial packaging made with the XPS Crystal.

Send us your print samples and plates

Send your print samples to:

Esko - Print Certification
Zusestrasse 4A
25524 Itzehoe
Germany

NOTE: Keep in mind that starting the certification process is not a guarantee your process will be certified. All elements of the platemaking process must meet Esko’s acceptation criteria in order to obtain certification. The certification is valid for two years.