Printer Color Calibration & ICC Profiling
Color Calibration for Printers That Holds Every Run
ProofNation supplies Barbieri and Nix spectrophotometers plus PrintFactory ICC profiling software, with US-based setup, training and support.
- Automated charts, ICC profiles and linearization in one system
- EcoSave saves up to 30% in ink and media costs
- US-based install, operator training and technical support
400+ US print customers served, backed by 88 years of combined print experience.
Prefer to talk? Call (800) 353-5546
Get calibration and profiling pricing
Tell us about your printers. A color specialist will scope the right hardware and software for your shop.
Why print shops calibrate with ProofNation
Color that repeats, shift to shift
Automated chart reading and linearization keep every printer and substrate on the same target, run after run.
ICC profiling without a color expert
PrintFactory Calibrator and VISU device-link profiling make profile building workable for your regular operators.
Lower ink and media waste
PrintFactory EcoSave can cut ink and media use by up to 30% without losing saturation or quality.
Measurement you can defend
Barbieri qb-technology meets ISO 13655 M0, M1, M2 and M3 conditions, so OBA-heavy media measures correctly.
Certification-ready workflows
Set up G7, Fogra PSD, GRACoL and ISO 12647 workflows with Calibrator and Cloud Certification.
Help from people who print
US-based technical support, on-site installation and operator training come from our Scottsdale team.
Hardware and software for printer calibration
Calibration starts with measurement. Barbieri Spectro LFP qb and Spectro Swing qb units read charts automatically, so operators are not stuck feeding strips. Nix portable spectrophotometers cover spot checks on the floor and in the field.
PrintFactory then turns those readings into linearization, ICC profiles and device-link profiles, and pushes them across your printer fleet from one place. We scope the mix that fits your devices, substrates and volume.
- Spectro LFP qb Standard Edition — automated reflection and transmission, $15,150 list
- Spectro LFP qb Essential Edition — adds electrostatic holder for film, banner and light fabric, $16,150 list
- Spectro LFP qb Professional Edition — full holder kit for mixed and rigid substrates, $17,175 list
- Spectro LFP qb Textile Edition — measures distorted textile charts, $19,995 list
- Spectro LFP qb Digital Press Edition — for high-speed and single-pass inkjet, labels and packaging, $9,215 list
- Spectro Swing qb — reflection and transmission on paper-like media up to 1.2mm, $6,100 list
- Nix Spectro 2 and Nix Spectro L portable spectrophotometers for spot color and density checks
- PrintFactory subscription: RIP, Calibrator, VISU device-link profiling, EcoSave, Editor, Layout, WorkFlow and Cloud Dashboard
- Financing and leasing available on equipment with 24-60 month terms
What happens after you ask
Free scoping call
We go through your printers, substrates, RIP and color targets to see where color is drifting.
A scoped recommendation
You get a quote for the spectrophotometer and PrintFactory modules that match your work, with financing options if you want them.
Install, profile and train
Our US team handles installation, linearization, ICC profile creation and operator training, then supports you after.
Frequently asked questions
What does a printer calibration setup cost?
Spectrophotometer list prices run from $6,100 for the Spectro Swing qb up to $19,995 for the Spectro LFP qb Textile Edition. PrintFactory is a subscription, priced per seat or per site. We quote the full package after a scoping call.
Do you sell just the ICC profiling software?
Yes. PrintFactory is available on its own as a monthly or annual subscription that includes Desktop, Cloud and Mobile apps in one license. Most shops pair it with a spectrophotometer for measurement.
Will it work with my printers?
PrintFactory is independent software that runs multi-brand, multi-device and multi-site fleets, including cutters. The Spectro Swing qb alone works with 30 plus profiling and QC applications. Tell us your devices and we will confirm.
Can you calibrate textile and DTG printers?
Yes. The Spectro LFP qb Textile Edition is the only spectrophotometer that can automatically measure color charts on distorted textiles, and the Essential DTG Bundle ships with the electrostatic textile holder at $16,715 list.
Do you install and train, or is it ship-and-go?
We offer on-site installation, operator training and US-based technical support. Barbieri and Nix units carry a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Where do you sell?
ProofNation serves customers across the United States from our headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. We do not sell outside the US.
Get your printers reading the same color
Tell us what you print and on what. We will scope the right spectrophotometer and ICC profiling software, and show you purchase or financing options.
- Automated charts, ICC profiles and linearization in one system
- EcoSave saves up to 30% in ink and media costs
- US-based install, operator training and technical support
Prefer to talk? Call (800) 353-5546