Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
3.
The left side of the Print
window shows you how the
image will print on the cur-
rent page. Notice how the
photo is currently clipped
because it is too large for
the selected paper. To fix
this, adjust the settings in
the Print window.
4.
Choose a Printer from the
Print menu. The setting
you choose will depend on
which printer is attached
to your computer. If the
printer supports it, choose
the 16-bit Data option.
5.
In the Scaled Print Size section, select the
Scale To Fit Media check box. Photoshop
adjusts the print resolution so the image fits
on the page. If you want to permanently
change the image, you'll need to exit printing
and choose Image > Image Size.
6.
If needed, you can click the Print Settings
button to access the printer driver controls.
These allow you to adjust options like ink
coverage, print quality, and paper size.
7.
In the Color Management area, click Color
Handling and choose Printer Manage Colors. This is generally
the best option for consumer-quality printers because it lets the
printer use its specialty software to get the most accurate color.
8.
In the Color Management area, you need to specify the
Rendering Intent. This is how the colors will be converted
for the destination color space. This option is useful for high-
end printers that offer PostScript support; however, most
consumer-oriented printer drivers ignore this option and use
the Perceptual rendering intent, but there are four options to
choose from:
•
perceptual. This method attempts to present color so it
is natural to the human eye, even though the color values
may change.
