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Introduction
• The
defines words in bold—for example,
throughout this manual. Color terms and concepts such as “RGB data,” “color
space,” “spot color,” “gamut,” and “source profile” are used throughout this manual.
If you are new to desktop color, or if any terms are unfamiliar, check the Glossary.
Key features of ColorWise
ColorWise
designed and built into the Fiery
and designed to provide both casual and expert users with the best color output for a
variety of purposes. The ColorWise default settings provide great out-of-box color
from many Windows and Mac OS applications. This allows casual users to achieve
good quality output without knowing about or changing any color settings on the
Fiery.
For consistent color, calibrate the Fiery on a regular basis. ColorWise Pro Tools include
a simple-to-use calibrator, which allows you to calibrate using either the scanner that
comes with the copier/printer or an optional
spectrophotometer
or
(see
ColorWise features let you modify printing results. Depending on your particular
needs, you can:
• Set the behavior of
, and
press standards.
• Match PANTONE and other spot colors for the best match when printed using
four-color press conditions or when printed using presses with extra, custom plates.
• Select a
color rendering dictionary (CRD)
, also called a rendering style, for
printing. CRDs allow for rich, saturated printing of presentation graphics; smooth,
accurate printing of photographs; and relative or absolute colorimetric rendering for
specialized needs.
• Define the source of incoming RGB color data for better screen matching and
provide for better color conversion of RGB data with no source information.
• Define whether RGB data is converted into the full gamut of the copier/printer or
whether it is first converted into the gamut of another device, such as a press
standard. This feature is very helpful for making one device behave like another. It is
also useful for evaluating the appearance of the RGB file under different printing
conditions without having to reprocess the RGB data each time.