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X-Rite Authorized Ink Formulation (IFS) Certification Course
■ Master Ink Formulation with Real-World Training by
Industry Leaders
With over 1,000 professionals trained across 100+ companies in the Asia Pacific region, T-Lab and TMPI (Tung Ming Printing Ink) are now opening their certified ink formulation program to international participants. This 2-day intensive course offers hands-on experience with X-Rite’s IFS (Ink Formulation System), guided by experts who’ve spent decades transforming the way printers formulate spot colors.
■ Global Tools, Asian Knowledge & Experience
designed for the Asia. IFS is a powerful system—but tools alone aren’t enough.
This course is specially designed for the Asia. Pacific print industry, combining
cultural understanding with technical expertise. Our trainers don’t just teach
software—they share real production experience from thousands of color
matching jobs across Asia.
■ Certified & Recognized by the Industry
Earn official X-Rite certification upon passing the written and practical exams.
This credential verifies your hands-on ability to use the IFS system and opens
doors to color management roles across Asia.
Practical, No-Fluff Ink Matching Training
It’s a serious skill-building course designed for working professionals and career
changers alike. Whether you’re a production manager, company owner,
accounting staff, or even a logistics driver—if you want to learn how to formulate
ink with confidence, this course is for you.
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end-to-end color workflow training—from proofing to print production. We
serve international brands, packaging printers, and digital
presses with practical, on-site know-how.
InkFormulation software. Participants will learn to create and optimize ink databases, run precise ink matching
workflows, and reuse leftover inks effectively—maximizing their return on investment. The course features
guided exercises led by seasoned experts, making it suitable for practical, in-depth learning.
direct, supervised operation of the ink formulation system.
Special Focus Topics
• PantoneLive in Ink Formulation
• Metallic Ink Matching Methods
• Formula for Spot Color Ink Quantity Estimation
• Lightfast Ink Matching & Fade Resistance Estimation
■■■ Meet the Trainers
Stefen Chow – 20 years experienced color specialist, co-developer of IFS6 and X-Rite eXact. Helped over 60
companies implement IFS and ColorMaster systems. Judge for the China National Spot Color Competition.
Jerry Tsuo – Owner of TMPI (Tung Ming Printing Ink). Pioneered Taiwan’s first Ink Formulation laboratory.
Operates two large-scale color labs, including the T-Lab IFS Center. Supports over 40 print companies with
Ink Formulation Systems.
Kai You – Packaging and prepress expert. Managed major international color workflows in East & Southeast
Asia. Specializes in spot color quality control and team training.
Gina Wang – X-Rite Pantone-certified specialist. Expert in PantoneLive, CxF, and digital color libraries
