BenQ launches PG monitor

The BenQ PG series has been tested against standard printing conditions and real printing house results to deliver the most accurate color match in those areas. Using these test results, the BenQ PG series specializes in color reproduction for tones with a Delta-E value lower than two.

The PG2401PT is Printing Industry Colour Certified according to the international ISO standards that improve design and proofing efficiency.

Each monitor in the PG series is subjected to a detailed verification process to test the performance of the monitor in terms of brightness uniformity, Delta-E and gamma curve. These results are matched to the BenQ color benchmark and then included with each individual PG series monitor.

The BenQ PG2401PT covers 100 percent of the CMYK color space and 99 percent of the Adobe RGB color space.

Smooth shading and color transitions are provided by a 10-bit display panel, which is capable of creating more than one billion colors – 64 times the amount of color available on an 8-bit panel. The PG2401PT also includes 14-bit processing to generate even crisper definition and improved grey-level distinction in proofing.

The PG2401PT features Delta E values lower than two in the Adobe RGB and sRGB color spaces to ensure colors are accurately displayed at every stage of the proofing process and pre-press workflow.

Utilizing the X-Rite calibration device (i1 pro, i1 pro 2 or i1 Display Pro), a hardware calibration function can be used to adjust the 3D look up table in the monitor directly, providing smoother and more consistent color tones. Subsequently, these calibrated settings are stored directly in the monitor under two of the preset modes.

Brightness uniformity is achieved via a delicate process utilizing high precision apparatus to fine-tune hundreds of sub-regions of the entire screen. This feature enables the PG2401PT to maintain a consistent color appearance across the entire display area.

The PG2401PT also includes a matte screen and detachable shading hood as standard made specifically for glare reduction and use in areas where controlling ambient light is not feasible.

Further, the PG series is bundled with Palette Master Software, co-developed with X-rite, which allows users to efficiently validate calibration results according to G7, FOGRA and UGRA printing standards.