What is a color calibration target IT8.7/2 used for?

• A. To profile scanners and cameras by providing known color references for accurate color reproduction
• B. To calibrate monitors
• C. To determine paper brightness
• D. To measure print speed

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is color profiling using a known reference target. A color calibration target like IT8.7/2 provides a standardized set of color patches with precisely defined values. When you scan or photograph this target, the device’s captured colors are compared to those known references, and software uses that information to create an ICC profile that maps the device’s color responses to a standard color space. With this profile applied, future scans or captures come out color-accurate and consistent across sessions and devices. This target specifically helps profile scanners and cameras, not monitors, paper brightness, or print speed.