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Please read this manual before operating this equipment.After you finish reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.Printer (P

x Contents Chapter 9: Illustration Applications Working with illustration applications 9-1Defining colors 9-1Importing images 9-2CMYK simulation 9-2 A

77-6 Adobe PhotoshopColorSync defaultsYou should have ColorSync 2.5.x or later installed on your Mac OS computer. The ICC profiles used by ColorSync ar

77-7 Photoshop 5.xSaving files for importing into other documentsBefore saving a file, perform any rotating, cropping, and resizing needed. This speeds

77-8 Adobe PhotoshopIf you experience problems printing the document in which you place the image, substitute an ASCII version of the same image, and

77-9 Photoshop 5.xSelecting options when printingYou can print RGB or CMYK images from Photoshop. • When you print an RGB image, you can choose whethe

77-10 Adobe PhotoshopPrinting CMYK imagesUse the following instructions to print CMYK images. Choose CMYK Color from the Space pop-up menu. Any other

77-11 Photoshop 5.xFor fastest print times, choose JPEG encoding, but check printed output carefully for unwanted artifacts that can appear as a resul

77-12 Adobe PhotoshopPhotoshop 4.xA special feature of Photoshop allows you to save RGB EPS (PostScript) images that include independent source color

77-13 Photoshop 4.xIt is recommended that you use the EPS or TIFF file formats to save RGB images that will be imported into other documents and printe

77-14 Adobe PhotoshopSelecting options when printingYou can print RGB or CMYK images from Photoshop. • When you print RGB images, you can choose wheth

77-15 Photoshop 4.xFor printing in CMYK, consider these Photoshop separation settings:• If Photoshop is configured for separating to an offset press st

xi Contents Using color effectively A-6A few rules of thumb A-6Color wheel A-7Color and text A-7 Raster images and vector images A-8 Optimizing files

77-16 Adobe PhotoshopChoose other print options (see Chapter 1). RGB Source and Rendering Style settings have no effect on CMYK images. The Spot Color

88-1 Working with page layout applicationsThis chapter provides instructions for printing color documents from Adobe PageMaker 6.5, QuarkXPress 4.02,

88-2 Page Layout ApplicationsAll RGB images placed in a document are affected by the RGB Source and Rendering Style settings. The iR C2100/2100S color

88-3 Adobe PageMaker 6.5 for Mac OS and Windows• If the document contains CMYK images that were separated according to the color characteristics of a

88-4 Page Layout ApplicationsSelecting options when printingAll print settings are specified from the various Print dialog boxes in PageMaker 6.5. The

88-5 QuarkXPress 4.02 for Mac OS and WindowsIf a document contains RGB placed images or colors defined in RGB that will not be separated to process col

88-6 Page Layout ApplicationsImporting imagesWith the exception of RGB images that are saved in EPS format or that use Quark’s PrintRGB XTension, Quar

88-7 QuarkXPress 3.32 for Mac OS and WindowsIf the document contains PANTONE colors, choose the appropriate Spot Color Matching setting. For instructi

88-8 Page Layout ApplicationsSelecting options when printingYou must select the iR C2100/2100S PPD from the Printer Type menu in the Page Setup (Mac O

99-1 Working with illustration applicationsThis chapter provides instructions for using Adobe Illustrator for Windows and Mac OS, Macromedia FreeHand

99-2 Illustration ApplicationsYou can also choose named colors from the PANTONE color library. See “PANTONE Coated Color Reference” on page 5-6.Import

99-3 Adobe Illustrator 8.x for Windows and Mac OSNOTE: The workflow described above requires that the profile used for the separation of CMYK images in

99-4 Illustration ApplicationsSelecting options when printingFor the Windows version of Illustrator, select the appropriate copier/printer from the Na

99-5 Macromedia FreeHand 8.x for Windows and Mac OSIf a document contains placed RGB images, click on the Properties button (Windows) or select Printe

99-6 Illustration ApplicationsYou can control the conversion of RGB colors defined in FreeHand by speci-fying settings in the Preferences dialog box un

99-7 Macromedia FreeHand 8.x for Windows and Mac OSSelecting options when printing from FreeHandWhen printing, refer to the following illustrations to

99-8 Illustration ApplicationsIf a document contains placed RGB images, choose RGB Source and Rendering Style settings in the PPD. With the exception

99-9 CorelDRAW for Windows and Mac OSNOTE: If you do not wish to use color management in CorelDraw, do not check options under Color Management and Co

99-10 Illustration ApplicationsIf a document contains placed RGB images, choose RGB Source and Rendering Style settings for your copier/printer. With

AA-1 Desktop Color PrimerThis appendix covers concepts that are basic to printing in color, including:• The properties of color• Printing techniques•

xiii About the documentation Welcome to the Color Guide . This manual introduces you to the concepts and issues associated with printing to the Colo

AA-2 Desktop Color PrimerThe mixture of light wavelengths emitted by a light source is reflected selectively by different objects. Different mixtures o

AA-3 Desktop Color PrimerMany computer applications include dialog boxes in which you choose colors by manipulating hue, saturation, and brightness. F

AA-4 Desktop Color PrimerThe subtractive primaries are cyan, magenta, and yellow; they absorb red, green, and blue light, respectively (plate 7). Comb

AA-5 Desktop Color PrimerIn contemporary offset lithographic printing, digital files from desktop computers are output to an imagesetter, which creates

AA-6 Desktop Color PrimerEven if your color printing is done exclusively on the iR C2100/2100S, you will encounter concepts from offset printing if yo

AA-7 Desktop Color PrimerColor wheelA color wheel (plate 8) is a helpful tool for understanding the interrelation of colors. The colors on one side of

AA-8 Desktop Color PrimerColor text can add flair to documents printed on paper when used skillfully. This technique is widely used in presentations. W

AA-9 Desktop Color PrimerWhen printing raster artwork, the quality of the output depends on the resolution of the source raster. If the raster resolut

AA-10 Desktop Color PrimerThe resolution of a raster image, along with its bit depth and physical dimensions, determine its file size. The following ta

AA-11 Desktop Color PrimerPrint the files and examine the output. You will likely begin to see a marked deterioration in output quality at resolutions

xiv Introduction Color terms and concepts such as “RGB data,” “color space,” “spot color,” “gamut,” and “source profile” are used throughout this manu

BB-1 Color ManagementThis appendix provides information on controlling and managing color output in order to achieve predictable color results. It als

BB-2 Color ManagementPaper stock and tonerThe paper and toner used by your copier/printer can greatly affect printed color. For best results, use the

BB-3 Color ManagementYou need to account for the gamut of your print device when designing on a color monitor. When printed, colors that fall outside

BB-4 Color ManagementColor conversionBefore a color document can be printed, the color data in it must be converted to the gamut of the print device.

CC-1 Importing densitometer measurementsThis appendix describes Simple ASCII File Format, which can be used to import density measurements from measur

CC-2 Importing densitometer measurementsExample of 1D Status T density for EFI 34 patch pageThis file format is used to specify the Status T density me

CC-3 Importing densitometer measurementsExample of 1D Status T density for an arbitrary pageThis file format is used to specify the Status T density me

additive color modelA system in which colors are produced by combining red, green, and blue light (the additive primaries). An RGB video monitor is ba

xv Key features of ColorWise There are a number of features that can be used to modify printing results. Depending on your particular needs, you can:

G-2 Glossarycolor rendering dictionary See CRD (color rendering dictionary).color separationThe process of separating a color image into the color com

G-3 Glossaryediting application to perform color separation and pass it through to final output with its integrity intact.densityA measurement of the l

G-4 GlossaryGraphics Interchange FormatSee GIF.gravureA printing technology that uses an etched cylinder that has been immersed in ink. The ink that r

G-5 Glossaryoffset lithographyPrinting in which ink is transferred from printing plates to a rubber blanket and then from the blanket to paper.output

G-6 Glossaryraster imageElectronic representation of a page or image using a grid of points called pixels. rendering intentThe style of color renderin

G-7 Glossarysubtractive primariesCyan, magenta, and yellow colorants used in subtractive color systems for color printing. Combining the subtractive p

BooksAdobe Print Publishing Guide. Adobe Systems Incorporated, 1995. (Comes as part of the documentation for Adobe products such as Adobe Photoshop an

Numerics8-pin DIN plug 3-6AAbsolute Colorimetric 1-5accent color A-6additive color model A-3additive primaries A-3Adobe Illustrator, see IllustratorAd

I-2 Indexwheel A-7working with 5-1Color Charts 3-4color managementbasics B-3 to B-4ColorWise 1-1 to 1-12, 2-2color management print options for Window

I-3 IndexHhalftoning A-4, A-5HSB color model 5-4, A-2HSL color model 5-3, 5-4HSV color model 5-3hue, saturation, and brightness A-1, A-2IICC profilesas

I-4 Indexphysics of color A-1pixel-editing applications A-8, A-10pixels in raster images A-8PostScript and non-PostScript RGB data 1-6, 7-12PostScript

I-5 Indexsimulations, custom 1-7Source 1–10 option 1-6source color space B-4source color space profilecolor conversion B-4spectral colors A-2spectral c

1 1-1 Managing color on the iR C2100/2100S The first part of this chapter describes the options available from the ColorWise color management system a

1 1-2 iR C2100/2100S Color Management iR C2100/2100S color management generates CMYK data to be sent to the copier/printer; additional processing may

1 1-3 Managing color on the iR C2100/2100S Settings for the following options can be specified via print options when you send a job to the iR C2100/2

11-4 iR C2100/2100S Color ManagementDetailed explanations of how these and other settings affect your print jobs are provided in subsequent sections o

11-5 Managing color on the iR C2100/2100SRGB Source ProfileThe RGB Source Profile setting allows you to define the characteristics of the RGB data in you

11-6 iR C2100/2100S Color Management• EFIRGB specifies an EFI-defined color space recommended for users who have no detailed information about their RGB

11-7 Managing color on the iR C2100/2100SThe two choices available for this option determine whether RGB data is converted into the full gamut of the

11-8 iR C2100/2100S Color ManagementNOTE: If you are printing with the PostScript printer driver on a Windows 95/98 computer, the name of each profile

11-9 Managing color on the iR C2100/2100SOutput ProfileThe output profile is applied to all data in the print job, so make sure the selected profile is r

11-10 iR C2100/2100S Color ManagementNOTE: The Pure Black Text/Graphics option can be used only when printing composites, not when printing separation

11-11 Managing color on the iR C2100/2100SNOTE: PostScript applications may perform their own black overprint conversions before sending the print job

11-12 iR C2100/2100S Color ManagementSpot Color Matching and the PANTONE Coated Color ReferenceThe PANTONE Coated Color Reference (described on page 5

11-13 Printer Drivers and Print OptionsYour iR C2100/2100S user software includes Adobe PostScript printer drivers for Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0,

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11-14 iR C2100/2100S Color ManagementSetting color management print options for Windows 95/98This section explains how to set iR C2100/2100S color pri

11-15 Printer Drivers and Print OptionsClick the Expert Settings button on the ColorWise window (above), and click Update to display the current iR C2

11-16 iR C2100/2100S Color ManagementSelecting Other for RGB Source Profile brings up the following window for specifying custom RGB source settings (s

11-17 Printer Drivers and Print OptionsTo set print options, open the PPD as described on page 1-13. From the Advanced tab of the Default Document Pro

11-18 iR C2100/2100S Color ManagementTo set print options, open the PPD as described on page 1-13. From the Advanced tab of the Printing Preferences d

11-19 Printer Drivers and Print OptionsSetting color management print optionsYou choose print options from the various panes of the AdobePS driver dia

11-20 iR C2100/2100S Color ManagementSetting iR C2100/2100S color management optionsIn the AdobePS Print dialog box, choose Color Matching from the pu

11-21 Printer Drivers and Print OptionsIn the Printer Specific Options pane, choose settings for the print options described on page 1-3. If these sett

22-1 Workflow conceptsThis chapter discusses color management workflows used in short-run color printing as well as color proofing on the iR C2100/2100S.

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22-2 Simple and Advanced WorkflowsRGB, CMYK, and PANTONE colorsColors can be defined in several different color models, the most common being RGB, CMYK,

22-3 Simple workflowsOne advantage of using ColorWise color management over desktop color management is that your computer is spared the added processi

22-4 Simple and Advanced WorkflowsSelect your colors wiselyFor the colors you see on your monitor to match those on your printed output, they must go t

22-5 Simple workflowsNOTE: CMYK Simulation set to None is also useful when you want to prepare an output profile of your calibrated copier/printer or wh

22-6 Simple and Advanced WorkflowsThe iR C2100/2100S comes into play near the end of the color workflow. To ensure that the colors you have selected rea

22-7 Advanced workflowsTurn off color management in your applicationGenerally, when printing to the iR C2100/2100S, it is best to disable color managem

22-8 Simple and Advanced WorkflowsShort-run printing examplesThe following examples illustrate short-run printing on the iR C2100/2100S.Photoshop RGB w

22-9 Advanced workflowsThe diagram below indicates the steps for this particular workflow in black.Photoshop RGB with Illustrator and QuarkXPress CMYK a

22-10 Simple and Advanced Workflows• Print the QuarkXPress document to the iR C2100/2100S. • Use ColorWise to convert the RGB image to copier/printer C

22-11 Advanced workflowsPhotoshop RGB with Illustrator CMYK and PANTONE and PowerPoint RGBThis workflow involves short-run printing of a complex present

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22-12 Simple and Advanced WorkflowsThe diagram below indicates the steps for this particular workflow in black.Color proofing examplesThe following examp

22-13 Advanced workflowsThis document could be created as follows:• In Photoshop 5.x, set CMYK Model in CMYK Setup to ICC. • In the Profile menu, select

22-14 Simple and Advanced WorkflowsPhotoshop 5.x Built-in RGB-to-CMYK workflowThis workflow is useful for prepress environments that have not integrated

22-15 Advanced workflowsThe diagram below indicates the steps for this particular workflow in black.Photoshop RGB and QuarkXPress CMYKThis workflow exemp

22-16 Simple and Advanced Workflows• CMYK Simulation Profile set to SWOP• CMYK Simulation Method set to FullThe diagram below indicates the steps for th

33-1 IntroductionCalibrating the iR C2100/2100S ensures consistent, reliable color output. You can calibrate the iR C2100/2100S with ColorWise Pro Too

33-2 Color Calibration• A calibration target that describes the expected behavior of the copier/printer is contained in each output profile.Once you ha

33-3 Understanding calibrationEven with a calibrated system, toner density is affected by service settings, humidity, and temperature; it also tends t

33-4 Color CalibrationScheduling calibrationIn general, you should calibrate the iR C2100/2100S at least once a day, depending on the volume of print

33-5 Using a densitometerUsing a densitometerColorWise Pro Tools are designed to work with the X-Rite DTP32 reflection densitometer where color measure

33-6 Color Calibration3. Attach the connector to the computer.For a Windows computer, insert the 8-pin mini-DIN end of the interface cable into the 9-

33-7 Calibrating the densitometer4. Use the AC adapter to provide power.Plug the small connector on the adapter cable into the side of the X-Rite DTP3

33-8 Color Calibration4. Insert the arrow end of the X-Rite Auto-Cal Strip into the 35mm slot on the front of the X-Rite DTP32 until it stops or the r

33-9 Calibrating with ColorWise Pro ToolsTO CALIBRATE THE COPIER/PRINTER USING CALIBRATOR:1. Launch ColorWise Pro Tools and connect to the iR C2100/21

33-10 Color Calibration3. Select a measurement method.ReaderCal (copier only) and X-Rite DTP32 should appear as the measurement methods. This informat

33-11 Calibrating with ColorWise Pro ToolsIn the Paper Size pop-up menu, specify the paper size for the measurement page:For ReaderCal, LTR/A4 appears

33-12 Color Calibration9. If you chose the densitometer method, select the Page Type and Paper Size options you selected for the measurements page, an

33-13 Calibrating with ColorWise Pro ToolsTO RESTORE DEFAULT CALIBRATION MEASUREMENTS:1. Launch ColorWise Pro Tools and click Calibrator.2. Click Rest

33-14 Color CalibrationWith the Print Pages option, you can print a calibration Comparison Page showing the results of the new measurements with any p

33-15 Calibrating from the Control Panel using ReaderCalCalibrating from the Control Panel using ReaderCal You can calibrate the iR C2100/2100S from t

Contents Introduction About the documentation xiii Key features of ColorWise xiv Chapter 1: iR C2100/2100S Color Management Managing color on the iR

33-16 Color Calibration12. Click OK.Status messages display the progress of scanning and calculating measurements.13. When prompted to Print Compariso

33-17 Calibrating from the Control Panel using VisualCalLimits and 30% MatchThe first VisualCal page, “Limits and 30% Match,” provides the basis for ca

33-18 Color Calibration7. Press Yes to print the Limits and 30% Match page.To reset the printer’s toner density and luminosity settings, follow the in

44-1 Profile ManagerColorWise Pro Tools are color management applications that give you flexible control of color printing. There are two tools:• Calibr

44-2 ColorWise Pro ToolsSeveral profiles are provided with the iR C2100/2100S, and you can create additional ones as needed by modifying the existing o

44-3 Profile ManagerTO SPECIFY A DEFAULT PROFILE:1. Launch ColorWise Pro Tools and click Profile Manager.The left side of the screen lists the ICC profil

44-4 ColorWise Pro Tools3. In the Profile Settings dialog box, click Default and click Apply.4. Click OK.5. In the main Profile Manager window, the targ

44-5 Profile ManagerDownloading profilesThe iR C2100/2100S comes with default profiles. It is possible to download additional profiles from any computer c

44-6 ColorWise Pro ToolsNOTE: On Windows computers, the profiles must have an extension of .icc or .icm to be listed. On Mac OS computers, the profiles

44-7 Profile ManagerTO BACK UP PROFILES:1. Launch ColorWise Pro Tools and click Profile Manager.2. Select the profile on the iR C2100/2100S to upload.The

viii Contents Chapter 3: Color Calibration Introduction 3-1 Understanding calibration 3-2How calibration works 3-2Scheduling calibration 3-4Checking

44-8 ColorWise Pro ToolsDefining profilesFor Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Mac OS computers, before you can apply any downloaded or edited profile to

44-9 Profile Manager3. Select the “Appear in Driver as” checkbox, choose one of the predefined custom simulation names (Simulation-1 through Simulation-

44-10 ColorWise Pro Tools4. Click OK.Simulation-1 now appears under the “Appear in Driver as” column for DIC-new. Choosing Simulation-1 from the CMYK

44-11 Profile ManagerTO CHANGE THE GLOBAL SETTINGS:1. Launch ColorWise Pro Tools and click Profile Manager.2. Click Global Settings at the top right cor

44-12 ColorWise Pro Tools4. Choose Simulation or Output for RGB Separation.See Chapter 1 for details on print options. Although the RGB Separation fea

55-1 Working with colorThis chapter provides guidelines for defining colors in your documents to produce the results you want. The following topics are

55-2 Working with Color in Applications• For color proofing, use an application that writes its own PostScript and define colors in RGB, CMYK, or choose

55-3 Office applicationsOffice applications The iR C2100/2100S must receive PostScript instructions to print an image or a document. Many applications d

55-4 Working with Color in ApplicationsChoosing colors in office applicationsTwo RGB color reference pages, a Microsoft Word file and a Microsoft PowerP

55-5 PostScript applicationsGenerally, PostScript applications send color information to the iR C2100/2100S as CMYK data. An exception to this is an R

ix Contents Chapter 6: Office Applications Working with office applications 6-1Defining colors 6-1Working with imported files 6-1Selecting options when p

55-6 Working with Color in ApplicationsUsing the CMYK Color ReferenceThe CMYK Color Reference included with your iR C2100/2100S user software lets you

55-7 PostScript applicationsThe information printed by the PANTONE Coated Color Reference depends on the setting of the Spot Color Matching setting. •

66-1 Working with office applicationsThis chapter provides instructions for printing color documents from GDI and QuickDraw applications such as presen

66-2 Office ApplicationsAlthough there are no color management options within Office applications, color conversions do occur when you import images or

77-1 Photoshop 5.xThis chapter covers features of Adobe Photoshop versions 4.x and 5.x for Windows and Mac OS. The illustrations show only Mac OS dial

77-2 Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Gamma control panelYou can use the Adobe Gamma control panel to create and customize ICC profiles for your monitor. Photoshop

77-3 Photoshop 5.xProfile SetupFrom the Photoshop 5.x File menu, choose Color Settings>Profile Setup.In the Embed Profiles area, check all boxes to em

77-4 Adobe PhotoshopRGB SetupPhotoshop 5.x allows you to simultaneously use two RGB spaces, one for the monitor and one for the Photoshop RGB working

77-5 Photoshop 5.xCMYK SetupFrom the Photoshop 5.x File menu, choose Color Settings>CMYK Setup.Turn on the Preview option. For CMYK Model, select I