Print profiling pages
Print Matcher lays out color patches on measurement pages depends on the measurement instrument, patch layout, and paper size that you specify.
Patch layouts differ by the number of patches. Some are based on ICC standard targets.
You can also set the number of warmup pages to print. (Warmup pages are extra copies of the profiling pages that you can discard.) We recommend that you measure the next-to-last copy printed.
Using Expert Settings, you can change the ink or toner limits on your printer and specify the object type for the patches.
- In the Instrument menu, click the instrument to use.
- (Optional) To make specific settings for the instrument, click Settings.
- Click a patch layout in the Patch
layout menu.
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 the maximum color precision, the same level of precision as factory-supplied profiles from EFI.
- Click Set number of warmup pages and then set a number.
- (Optional) Click Expert
settings and set the following:
Ink or Toner Limits - Sets ink or toner coverage limits for printing patch pages. We recommend that you print with the default values unless your printer has problems printing with those levels.
Create Patches As- Sets whether to create patches as bitmaps or vector graphics.
Bitmap images have color behavior similar to Adobe Photoshop images. Vector graphics have color behavior similar to Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Freehand illustrations. We recommend that you keep the default setting (bitmap images).