Print patch pages for profiling

To create a profile in Printer Profiler, you must specify print options and other settings for sending the patch pages to the printer.

If you plan to print multiple sets of patch pages and average the measurements, you can specify the number of sets. (You can use the average of the measurements to create the profile.)

You are prompted to save the ID for the measurement pages before printing. You can change the file name, but do not change the folder location. The Patch ID is assigned to and printed on the patch pages.

Note: Before you print the pages, you can specify other print settings, such as media and halftone. Do not change any color management settings.

Connect the measurement instrument to your computer.
In the Print Settings window, click the measurement instrument in the Instrument list.
If you want to make specific settings for the measurement instrument, click Settings.
Click a patch layout in the Patch Layout list.
ICC standard targets are the basis for some of the common patch layouts:
- 46 - Provides the fastest profiling method using a handheld instrument. With this layout, additional data is mathematically calculated to ensure the quality of the resulting profile.
- 234 - Is fast to use and produces high-quality results with most printers that have a smooth color response.
- 928 (IT8.7/3) - Produces high-quality results on most printers. If you are unsure of your printer’s color response, use the 928-patch layout to ensure higher quality.
- 1485 (ECI 2002) or 1485 random (ECI 2002) - Comes from the European Color Initiative and incorporates two versions of IT8 targets. The random layout helps to reduce potential bias caused by color variation across the page.
- 1617 (CGATS IT8.7/4) or 1617 random (CGATS IT8.7/4) - Are similar to the 928-patch layouts but provide more data. The random layout helps to reduce potential bias caused by color variation across the page.
- 4028 - Provides maximum color precision, the same level of precision as factory-supplied profiles from EFI.
Note: To use a patch layout that is not available in Printer Profiler, you can print and measure patch pages with Verifier and then import the measurements in Printer Profiler.
Click a paper size in the Paper Size list, or click Custom to set a custom page size.
In Fiery XF, the media size is set up for the printer in System Manager.
Click Expert Settings to specify settings for the patches:
- If you are creating a CMYK profile, you can change the ink or toner limits on your printer and specify the object type for the patches.
- If you are creating an RGB profile, you can specify the object type for the patches.
To print multiple sets of patch pages and measure them, specify Number of sets.
Click Next and save the ID for the measurement pages.