You can define the CMYK values of a spot color by typing the numerical
values, by selecting a visual match from a pattern of color swatches, or by measuring the color of a
physical object using a measurement device.
The Spot color matching print option
automatically matches spot colors with their best CMYK equivalents so that spot colors can be
simulated using the CMYK colorants. However, you may want to adjust the default CMYK equivalents to
achieve a better match for your specific printing conditions. You can modify spot color definitions
using Spot Colors.
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Open Device Center in one of the following ways:
- Select Device Center from the Server
menu.
- Click the More icon (three dots) next to the name of the Fiery server, and select Device Center.
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Click Spot
Colors under Resources.
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Find and double-click the spot color.
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Do one (or a combination) of the following:
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To edit the CMYK percentage values directly, click in the C, M, Y, or K field and
type a new value. Use the Tab key to move from one field to the next. The new color is displayed
next to Current Pick.
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To select a new color visually, click a color patch in the lower area of the dialog
box.
The selected color becomes the new
Current Pick and is displayed in the center patch of the center cluster.
Neighboring patches show updated hue variations from the center patch, in the hue directions
indicated by the colored arrows. The left and right clusters show variations of saturation or
brightness (whichever is selected for Tuning mode) from the center cluster.
To control the degree of variation in the neighboring patches, move the slider closer to
Fine (for smaller variation) or Coarse (for larger
variation).
Note: When you select certain colors, an exclamation
point icon may appear in the upper-right corner of the dialog box. This icon indicates that one or
more colorants have reached their maximum values.
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To select a new color using a measurement instrument, see Measure
and import spot color values.
- To print a test page, click Print.
Matching spot colors accurately on a monitor is very difficult. Always print a test page to
get the proper color match.
- Click OK to save your edits.
