Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Proofing Color
Before you print a hard proof on paper, it is always a good idea to view a soft
proof onscreen because you can save valuable paper and ink this way. Most
printer manufacturers offer International Color Consortium (ICC) files for out-
put created with specific combinations of specialty papers, printers, and driver
software. I recommend that you search your printer manufacturer's website and
download not only the drivers but any ICC files they offer (the filename exten-
sion is .icc ). In the following steps you will download specific ICC files, set up
a custom soft proof, and then color-correct the print prior to creating a hard
proof. (Hard proofs, also known as printed output, are covered in Chapter 16,
“Creating Output.”)
Certification
Objective
1. Download the premium glossy ICC profiles for the Epson Stylus
Photo 2200 printer, which as of this topic's publication date are here:
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/EditorialAnnouncement
.jsp?oid=42114986
If these are not available, search for the ICC files for your own
printer and paper.
2. Install these drivers according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Mac ICC files go in /Library/ColorSync/Profiles , and Windows
ICC files go in C:\Windows\system32\spool\drivers\color .
3. Open Rowboat.jpg . If asked, choose Use The Embedded Profile (sRGB).
4. Choose Image a Duplicate. Accept the default name Rowboat copy
and click OK in the Duplicate Image dialog box. Choose Window a
Arrange a 2-Up Vertical.
5. In Rowboat copy , choose View a Proof Setup a Custom. Select
SP2200 Prem.Glossy 2880.icc from the Device To Simulate drop-
down. Deseselect Preserve RGB Numbers and select Perceptual from
the Rendering Intent drop-down. Select Black Point Compensation
and Simulate Paper Color (see Figure 15.26). Click OK. The colors in
Rowboat copy now look as close as they can on-screen to how they
will look when printed by the specific device on the specific paper.
Rowboat copy looks different from the original appearance of the
image in Photoshop. If you want to maintain the original look in the
print, you can perform some color adjustment to try to make the
soft-proofed Rowboat copy more closely match Rowboat onscreen.
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