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Bodoni pressSIGN
What it is
Bodoni pressSIGN is software for measuring, controlling, monitoring, and evaluating colour in print production. It supports litho, flexo, gravure, screen, and digital processes, with print targets that include international ISO standards, GRACoL G7, and custom targets. Colour tools include density adjustment, dryback compensation, and tonal curve changes using TVI, 4CX, or Neutral Print Density. The product includes PANTONE libraries and supports custom spot-colour libraries. Its Digital edition adjusts curves for RIPs and colour servers such as Caldera, EFI, Onyx, and ZePrA. Listed closed-loop connections include Heidelberg, KBA, Komori, Roland, and Ryobi systems. Global Print Management subscriptions add multi-site synchronisation, an API, a live dashboard, PantoneLIVE support, and scheduled email reports. pressSIGN is listed for Windows, macOS, and web; desktop requirements specify Windows 8.1 64-bit or later and macOS 10.14 or later. A free mobile client can monitor press and operator performance, and Bodoni offers a free demo. The listed plans are one-time purchases: Digital is $1,195, Trends $1,395, Essential $2,595, and Professional $3,895.
For and against
For
- Supports ISO, GRACoL G7, and custom targets
- Includes PANTONE libraries and custom spot libraries
- Digital edition adjusts curves for listed RIPs
- Free mobile client monitors press and operator performance
- Free demo available
Against
- Desktop requirements specify Windows 8.1 64-bit or later
- Desktop requirements specify macOS 10.14 or later
- Listed plans are one-time purchases
The verdict
pressSIGN covers colour measurement and adjustment across several print processes, with editions and integrations for different workflows. Check the listed plan features and desktop requirements to identify a suitable configuration.
Who it suits
pressSIGN suits print production and pre-press teams that need to measure output against print targets or adjust colour curves. Digital edition users can use curve adjustments for supported RIPs and colour servers.
Plans and prices
pressSIGN 12 Digital
Digital RIP curve adjustment · international and custom print targets · up to 12 spot colours
Read 2 Oct 2026 · bodoni.co.uk
pressSIGN 12 Trends
Production and pre-press analysis · monitors print quality data · does not read in new data
Read 2 Oct 2026 · bodoni.co.uk
pressSIGN 12 Essential
Manual and automatic print target adjustment · tonal curve export · measurement reports
Read 2 Oct 2026 · bodoni.co.uk
pressSIGN 12 Professional
Press-side colour control · auto-scanning devices · closed-loop integration
Read 2 Oct 2026 · bodoni.co.uk
On the record
- Colour adjustment
- Its features include Dynamic Density Adjustment, dryback compensation and tonal curve adjustments using TVI, 4CX or Neutral Print Density.bodoni.co.uk · read 2 Oct 2026
- Company background
- Bodoni Systems says it was established in 1990 and developed pressSIGN to measure presses and proofs against recognised or user-defined standards.bodoni.co.uk · read 2 Oct 2026
- Desktop requirements
- The pressSIGN 12 brochure lists Windows 8.1 64-bit or later and macOS 10.14 or later.presssign.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Digital RIPs
- The Digital edition supports curve adjustments for RIPs and colour servers including Caldera, EFI, Onyx and ZePrA.bodoni.co.uk · read 2 Oct 2026
- Free demo
- The integration page invites users to create an account and download a free demo of the latest version.presssign.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Free mobile access
- The product listing says the pressSIGN-Mobile client requires no licence and lets users monitor press and operator performance from anywhere with an internet connection.bodoni.co.uk · read 2 Oct 2026
- GPM subscription
- Global Print Management subscriptions add multi-site synchronisation, an API for third-party database access, a Live Dashboard, PantoneLIVE support and scheduled email reports.presssign.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists closed-loop connections including Heidelberg, KBA, Komori, Roland and Ryobi systems, plus InkZone Loop, PrintFlow DIPS Online and Rutherford systems.presssign.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Print standards
- It supports international print targets including ISO standards and GRACoL G7, as well as custom targets.bodoni.co.uk · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- pressSIGN measures, controls, monitors and evaluates colour printing for litho, flexo, gravure, screen and digital processes.bodoni.co.uk · read 2 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says Bodoni does not sell information users provide and uses SSL software to encrypt information entered during transmission.presssign.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Spot colours
- The product includes PANTONE libraries and supports custom spot libraries; the Professional listing says it supports up to 16-colour printing.bodoni.co.uk · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says it sells through an international dealer network that provides product support and local-language assistance.presssign.com · read 2 Oct 2026
