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Simple workflows
Finally, by sending RGB files instead of larger CMYK files from applications to the
Fiery 3850C, network traffic is minimized and jobs generally print faster.
ColorWise uses ICC profiles to convert colors to the printer gamut or simulate other
devices, such as an offset printing press. ColorWise manages color conversions for all
users printing to the Fiery 3850C from Windows and Mac OS computers. It lets users
follow a simple workflow with minimal intervention using robust default settings,
while giving advanced users the control and precision they need.
The Fiery 3850C can intelligently manage the printed appearance of RGB, CMYK,
and PANTONE colors. You can let the Fiery 3850C manage color for most short-run
color printing jobs without adjusting any settings.
Simple workflows
Every time you print a document containing colors that were not chosen for your
specific printer, those colors need to be converted, which requires color management.
You can define or modify colors at any stage in the workflow. Since ColorWise is
compatible with most other color management systems, you can use the workflow
most familiar to you.
This section provides examples of color workflows that should meet the needs of
most Fiery 3850C users. For information on specific desktop applications, see
Chapters 6 through 9.
Select your colors wisely
For the colors you see on your monitor to match those on your printed output, they
must go through color management, including precise calibration of your monitor and
printer. If you are not equipped or inclined to maintain accurate monitor color
management, you may opt for an easier approach. First, determine which is more
important you—printed colors or monitor displayed colors.
If displayed colors are more important, trust your eyes and your monitor. Visually
select colors on your monitor, but be aware that colors will be optimized only for your
monitor. When the document is opened on other monitors, the colors may look
different. And even though printed colors may not match those displayed on your
monitor, they will still print on the Fiery 3850C with good results.
