Color Profiles

Bobby77501 wrote:

I have a new LaCie monitor and the Blue Eye Vision colorimeter that came with it. I used it to make a monitor profile – then set that profile as Default in the Control Panel. I also have Monaco’s soft proofing system which lets me make profiles for my scanner (Epson 3200 Pro) and printer (Epson 1280) – which I did. My problem is that I don’t know how to use these profiles in Photoshop (or any other software, for that matter). I have Photoshop CS and know how to go into Color Settings – but I don’t know how to set up the color flow. For now, I only plan to print to my Epsin ink jet. Could someone offer some directions for me please? Thanks……

I’ll assume you’re on windows. Use the printer control panel to set your epson profile as the default profile for your printer. Then specify ICC management in the default settings for your printer.

There’s a similar setting for the scanner under Scanners and Cameras, but this may not be used by your scanner software. So assign the profile after importing to Photoshop – make it an action and assign it to a function key.

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I have a new LaCie monitor and the Blue Eye Vision colorimeter that came with it. I used it to make a monitor profile – then set that profile as Default in the Control Panel. I also have Monaco’s soft proofing system which lets me make profiles for my scanner (Epson 3200 Pro) and printer (Epson 1280) – which I did. My problem is that I don’t know how to use these profiles in Photoshop (or any other software, for that matter). I have Photoshop CS and know how to go into Color Settings – but I don’t

know

how to set up the color flow. For now, I only plan to print to my Epsin

ink

jet. Could someone offer some directions for me please? Thanks……

I’m working off Ver 7.0 for now, but assuming that the color settings haven’t changed dramatically, just use the US Press Defaults, and make sure that your monitor profile is there (toggle the RGB workspace, scroll up and see if the monitor space has your profile name attached to it, then scroll back down to Adobe RGB98 and leave it there.)

Next, when you bring the scanner file in, simply assign the scanner profile and then convert to your working space (AdobeRGB98). Your now done using the scanner profile.

To use the printer profile when you want to soft-proof, simply go to view>proof-setup>select your printer profile>and toggle paper white. Use either Relative Colormetric or Perceptual rendering intent, depending on which you like best. You should now see a screen proof that will very closely match your final print, assuming your monitor and printer profiles are accurate. Save this proof setting so you can bring it up quickly later.

To use the printer profile when you want to print, use the following settings:

Photoshop:
Print with Preview>show more options>color managment Source space: document (Adobe RGB98)
Print Space: your printer and paper profile
Intent: just make sure you use the same one you have in your soft-proof.

Epson driver:
Paper: select the same one you used for the profile
Color Management: OFF (as in NO COLOR MANAGMENT)

Good luck and enjoy your set-up.

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I have a new LaCie monitor and the Blue Eye Vision colorimeter that came with it. I used it to make a monitor profile – then set that profile as Default in the Control Panel. I also have Monaco’s soft proofing system which lets me make profiles for my scanner (Epson 3200 Pro) and printer (Epson 1280) – which I did. My problem is that I don’t know how to use these profiles in Photoshop (or any other software, for that matter). I have Photoshop CS and know how to go into Color Settings – but I don’t know how to set up the color flow. For now, I only plan to print to my Epsin ink jet. Could someone offer some directions for me please? Thanks……
Bobby

I have a workflow explained on my web site which is designed for optimum output with inkjets. See if it works for you.
Follow the tips link on my home page..

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Robert D Feinman

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I have a workflow explained on my web site which is designed for optimum output with inkjets. See if it works for you.
Follow the tips link on my home page..

So, you suggest leaving the file in the scanner colorspace, and then use printer color managment, rather than using a traditional working colorspace and profiles? (or did I look at the wrong link?)

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I have a workflow explained on my web site which is designed for optimum output with inkjets. See if it works for you.
Follow the tips link on my home page..

So, you suggest leaving the file in the scanner colorspace, and then use printer color managment, rather than using a traditional working colorspace and profiles? (or did I look at the wrong link?)

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It seems to me that if your principal goal is an inkjet print then that is the only thing you have to optimize.
So the fewer conversions to working space, etc. the better. Another thing to consider is working backwards from the print to adjust your monitor..
Remember this workflow does not aim to allow portability to other systems or output devices (but that’s no different that the traditional darkroom systems are – the print is everything).

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Robert D Feinman wrote:
[re workflow for scanning and printing]

It seems to me that if your principal goal is an inkjet print then that
is the only thing you have to optimize.
So the fewer conversions to working space, etc. the better. Another thing to consider is working backwards from the print to adjust
your monitor..
Remember this workflow does not aim to allow portability to other systems or output devices (but that’s no different that the traditional darkroom systems are – the print is everything).

There is no need to adjust your monitor profile to match the print, and in fact this deprives you of being able to work "by the numbers". Most importantly, you will not be able to get rid of color casts by setting r=g-b equal.

Rather, adjust the monitor profile in the usual way, using Adobe gamma. Then get your printer to match the monitor as far as neutrals, and overall darkness. After that, you may still need to do test strips to get it right.

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Mike Russell
http://www.curvemeister.com
http://www.zocalo.net/~mgr
http://geigy.2y.net

Mike Russell wrote:
[re modifying your working space to match your printer]

Most importantly, you will not be able to get rid of color casts by setting r=g-b equal.

Just to avoid confusion, this should have said R=G=B.

IOW, for a "well-behaved" working space, all three channels equal results in no color.
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Mike Russell
http://www.curvemeister.com
http://www.zocalo.net/~mgr
http://geigy.2y.net