Graphics Programs Reference
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Step Nine:
Next, you'll need to choose the Render-
ing Intent. There are four choices here,
but only two I recommend: either Relative
Colorimetric (which is the default setting)
or Perceptual. Here's the thing: I've had
printers where I got the best looking prints
with my Rendering Intent set to Percep-
tual, but currently, on my Epson Stylus
Pro 3880, I get better results when it's set
to Relative Colorimetric. So, which one
gives the best results for your printer?
I recommend printing a photo once using
Perceptual, then printing the same photo
using Relative Colorimetric, and when you
compare the two, you'll know.
TIP: The Gamut Warning Isn't for Us
The Gamut Warning checkbox (beneath
the preview area) is not designed for use
when printing to a color inkjet (like we are
here) or any other RGB printer. It warns
you if colors are outside the printable
range for a CMYK printing press, so un-
less you are outputting to a printing
press, you can leave this turned off.
Step 10:
Lastly, just make sure the Black Point
Compensation checkbox is turned on (it
should be by default) to help maintain
more detail and color in the shadow areas.
Now, click the Print Settings button in the
top-right corner (we're not quite done yet).
WARNING: If you're printing to a color
inkjet printer, don't ever convert your
photo to CMYK format (even though you
may be tempted to because your printer
uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black
inks). The conversion from RGB to CMYK
inks happens within the printer itself, and
if you do it first in Photoshop, your printer
will attempt to convert it again in the
printer, and your printed colors will be
way off.
 
 
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