Oki ES3640eMFP, Reference Manual

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2-25 Choosing colors
ES3640e MFP Color Reference Guide - 25
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Illustration applications
use both the RGB and CMYK color
models, but typically transmit only CMYK data to the Fiery.
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Pixel-editing applications
use both the RGB and CMYK color
models. They can transmit either RGB or CMYK data to the
Fiery.
Optimizing for output type
The Fiery can be used for on-demand color printing and for color
proofing.
On-demand color printing refers to those jobs for which the
ES3640e MFP is the final print device. Printing jobs to the Fiery in
preparation for printing on an offset press is referred to as color
proofing. Both types of Fiery print jobs can use RGB, CMYK, and
spot colors.
Note:
The term on-demand applies to producing printed output
when it is needed. You may be familiar with the term short-run ,
which usually applies to the volume of a printing task. Although
these terms do not mean exactly the same thing, the term
on-demand in this manual applies also to short-run printing
scenarios. Because you can print as many pages as you need and
can reprint jobs quickly, the Fiery performs equally well in either
environment.
Characteristics of on-demand
jobs
Characteristics of offset proofs
Bright, saturated colors are often
desirable. Require the printed colors to
match those from another set of
CMYK printing conditions.
Colors are achieved using the
full range of colors available,
referred to as the full
gamut of
the printer or, more simply,
device CMYK.
Colors that are specified for an
offset press require
CMYK
simulation that is optimized for
proofing on the printer.