Influence of digitization input device on calculation of print (non)uniformity value of prints using ISO 13660 method
This paper examines the influence of the digitization input device on the print nonuniformity value when using the ISO 13660 method. This method belongs to the group of techniques called Image Analysis Method (IAM), so the basis for calculating the quality attributes is a digitized print. We selected six different devices: three flatbed scanners and three mobile phones. All settings were constant, such as the scan resolution (600 spi) and light source (D50). To have controlled prints, they were simulated using the MATLAB code - Macro Uniformity Toolbox and printed using the Epson Stylus PRO 7800 InkJet machine. We simulated random print nonuniformity know as small-scaled (graininess) and large-scaled (mottle). The calculated values differ drastically by changing the digitization device, while the values within the same group of devices are strongly correlated. The obtained results indicate the need to expand the standard and define more precise settings for input devices.