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Understanding workflows
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A workflow is the path a print job follows from creation to destination. In the
workflow of any job, there are various points at which decisions are made about how to
define, use, and translate color. The choices made, and the point at which they are
made, impact the color output produced.
This chapter introduces issues with color management in specific desktop
applications and discusses the interaction between those applications and
color management.
Understanding workflows
The term “workflow” is used to describe the path a job follows from its creation in a
desktop application to final printed output. The Fiery supports a variety of workflows
with different levels of complexity. There are several points at which color management
can be performed on a job (see the illustration on
provided at each step (for example, the type of color used) impacts the workflow of
the job.
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Always consider the complexity of the workflow. Every time colors are
converted, performance and color accuracy are affected. A workflow with a minimum
number of steps minimizes the risk of error.
Chapter 2:
Using Color
Management
Workflows
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