Apply the settings from an existing profile.

1. In the Apply settings window, click a profile in the Settings list. Choose the factory default profile for the type of paper you are profiling (plain, coated, heavy coated, etc). The default profile gives the settings used to create the press-manufacturer-approved factory profile for that kind of paper.
   Note: The settings that are displayed in the Apply settings window are determined by the profile you select in the Settings list. For more information about possible workflows, see Apply profile settings (for non-Fiery Edge profiles).
2. If a profile does not appear, click Import Settings in the Settings list to connect to the Fiery server, then select the profile.

The Maximum GCR option automatically sets the separation (black control) settings to maximize the GCR (gray component replacement) of the profile.

The Optimize colorimetric precision option uses optimization to improve colorimetric precision and reduce dE (sometimes referred to as ΔE or Delta E) values.

You can set the color of ambient light in which prints are intended to be viewed. It is recommended to leave this option set to D50 and always evaluate color quality visually in a D50 light booth.

An output profile contains information for different types of gamut compression with different rendering intents. Rendering intent settings control how gamut mapping occurs.

1. In the Apply settings window, click Edit Gamut Mapping.
2. Click one of the following in the Colorimetric Mapping list:

   • Closest dE (closest numerical match) - Sets the output color value that is closest to the source color value numerically in units of dE 76. This setting generally produces the most visually appealing color.

   • Closest dE Enhanced Shadows (for restricted gamuts) - Sets the output color value that is closest to the source color value numerically, except that it adjusts color values in shadow regions to provide smoother gradations. This setting may enhance results when profiling on media with a small gamut.

   • Constant hue (sometimes more visually pleasing) - Sets the output color value closest to the source color value in the same hue. This setting might produce more desirable output than Closest dE (closest numerical match). For example, a blend from pure white to pure blue is smoother with this setting. Photographic images with a wide range of sky blue tones also reproduce better.

   • Closest dE 2000 (closest numerical match) - Sets the output color value that is closest to the source color value numerically in units of dE 2000. This setting generally produces the most visually appealing color.
3. Click one of the following in the Saturation Blending list:

   • Enhance Gamut Blending (smoother transitions) - Generates smooth transitions through the entire gamut, making larger adjustments for colors farther from the neutral axis.

   • Use Presentation Method from EFI Profiler 1.5 - Preserves continuity if you have used EFI Color Profiler v1.5 to create profiles and want to match the profile you are creating now with your existing profiles.

   • CIECAM saturation - Produces more natural colors when using the Presentation rendering intent, based on the latest CIE color appearance model.

4. Click one of the following in the Perceptual Mapping list:

   • EFI photographic (Match Fiery workflows) - Matches Fiery workflows.

   • Perceptual (ICC standard) - Standard ICC mapping.

   • CIECAM presentation - Produces more natural colors when using the Photographic rendering intent, based on the latest CIE color appearance model.

Separation settings control how to handle black in the output. You can edit black controls for CMYK profiles. If you are making an RGB profile, separation settings do not appear.

1. In the Apply settings window, click Edit Black Controls.
2. Set the following values in the Edit Black Controls window:

   • Maximum Total Ink - Sets the total amount of ink allowed for the four channels: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. The maximum value is 400%, which is 100% for each channel. Different types of output devices have standard maximum total ink values. The setting imported from the factory default profile is a value appropriate for the specific print system being profiled.

   • Maximum Black Ink - Sets the total amount of ink that is allowed for black. You might reduce this value from 100% if that value produces undesirable effects, such as an unwanted difference between black and other colors. It is almost always desirable to leave this value at 100%.

   • Black Start - Sets the minimum percentage of ink at which black is introduced into the mix of inks making up a specific shade of color. You might set the start point at 10-25% to reduce graininess in highlights when the black screen is grainy by increasing the black start point.

   • Black Generation - Controls the tone curve shape of the black separation. Increase this value to get more black used instead of other colorants and to increase contrast. Reduce this value if the black separation is too high in contrast.

     Set the Black Start option before setting the Black Generation option. Black Generation controls black output from the Black Start to the Maximum Black Ink value. For maximum black generation, set Black Generation to 99%. Do not set Black Generation to 100% if maximum black ink is also set to 100%.

   • Increase black in shadows - On some printers, adding cyan, magenta, and/or yellow to black ink can cause the black value to become lighter, rather than darker and richer. Adjusting this setting can make shadows appear more pleasing on those printers.

   • Maximum CMYK density ratio - Affects rendering of the dark point of an ICC profile.

     If this option is not selected, the dark point is determined automatically. Automatic selection works well in most general applications.

     This option lets you specify the amount of black in the dark point. A ratio of 0% means that the dark point of the profile contains K only. A ratio of 30% means that the dark point contains 70% K plus additional percentage (to Maximum Total Ink) of CMY. This option works well in situations where 100% K is darker than 400% CMYK.

   • Black Width - Controls the distance from the neutral axis at which black generation is applied. A higher value uses more black off-axis in saturated colors; a lower value does not extend black generation as far out from the neutral axis.

   • Black Amount to Extend Gamut - For most printers, the default value of 100% is sufficient. If there is a grainy appearance to the black halftone in saturated colors, reduce the percentage.