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Introduction
Tips for success
The built-in ColorWise color management system of the DocuColor 40 CP ensures
that every color job you print looks good. Regardless of the computer you work on, the
application you use, and the type of color work you do, your DocuColor 40 CP print
device provides high-quality color output without any special effort on your part.
You can also customize the DocuColor 40 CP color management system for particular
types of projects or environments. The DocuColor 40 CP provides total flexibility,
allowing you to specify color settings on a job-by-job basis.
The following list summarizes the issues you should consider when you create and
print a color document.
1.
Maintain and calibrate your print device and DocuColor 40 CP Color Server regularly.
(Chapter 2 and the
Job Management Guide
)
2.
Use the Color Reference pages when choosing and defining RGB and CMYK colors in
applications. Use the PANTONE Reference pages when choosing PANTONE spot colors
from within your application’s PANTONE library.
(Chapter 3)
3.
Save raster images at the optimal resolution for your print device.
(Chapter 1)
4.
Choose the appropriate settings for these print options (described in Chapter 2):
•
RGB Source
(and, for a custom RGB source space, Gamma, Phosphors, and White
Point)—affects the output of all RGB data in your document (see page 2-8)
•
Rendering Style
—determines the type of color effect produced; for example, vibrant
colors (such as for presentations) or accurate-match colors (such as for spot colors in
logos)
•
Brightness
—increases or decreases the brightness of all colors in the document
•
CMYK Simulation
—lets you use your DocuColor 40 CP print device as a proofing
device for offset press jobs
•
CMYK Simulation Method
—determines the method of simulation used (quick or full)
