ASTM D7163-05 - 15.5.2005
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determining the specular gloss of printed matter.

1.2 This test is applicable to prints on any flat substrate including paper, paperboard, metallic foil and plastic produced by any printing process, either in the laboratory or on a production printing press.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, is any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D7305-08a(2020)

Standard Test Method for Reflection Density of Printed Matter (Includes all amendments and changes 7/7/2020).

E284-25

Standard Terminology of Appearance

D1223-93(1998)

Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Paper and Paperboard at 75°

D523-25

Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss

D528-97

Standard Test Method for Machine Direction of Paper and Paperboard

D5039-97

Standard Test Methods for Identification of Wire Side of Paper