There I go into great detail on the concept of color spaces, ICC profiles, and so on. Here, I cover the color management options you’ll find in the Print with Preview dialog box. Different output devices operate in different color spaces. Monitors, desktop printers, large format printers, film recorders, offset printers, and so on all have their own unique color space. The color management options enable you to convert the color space of your image while printing. So, for example, if the ICC (color) profile of your image is sRGB, you can choose to have your image’s color space converted to the color space of your Epson printer when you print.
Choose File-->Print with Preview to open the Print dialog box. Select the Show More Options check box and choose Color Management from the pop-up menu below it. In the Source Space area, choose from these options:
- Document: Uses the color profile of your image.
- Proof Setup: Uses the color profile of the proof you selected in the View-->Proof Setup menu.
In the Print Space area, you have these options:
- Profile: Choose Same as Source to print using the color profile you specified for your Source Space. If you want to print by using the color profile of an output device — for example, an HP or Epson printer — choose that profile from the list. Choose PostScript Color Management to print to a PostScript printer (PS level 2 or higher). Photoshop will then instruct the printer to manage the color conversion instead of Photoshop.
- Intent: I recommend leaving this at the default setting of Relative Colorimetric and also leaving the Use Black Point Compensation check box deselected — unless, of course, you’re a color guru and have a better reason not to.
When you finish making your selections, click Print. If all you want to do is print color prints on your desktop printer, I recommend choosing Document for your Source Space and choosing Same as Source for your Print Space. If you have a little time and paper to burn, then print another copy by using your printer’s color profile for your Print Space. Do a side-by-side comparison to see which one looks superior. You can also crack the seal on the documentation that came with your printer for any recommendations. When it comes to color management and printing, experimentation can really pay off. Try different color spaces for both Source and Print Spaces and compare the printouts. You’ll even get different results from different types of paper. When you have some free time, get to know your printer and its strengths, shortcomings, and quirks.
Choose File-->Print with Preview to open the Print dialog box. Select the Show More Options check box and choose Color Management from the pop-up menu below it. In the Source Space area, choose from these options:
- Document: Uses the color profile of your image.
- Proof Setup: Uses the color profile of the proof you selected in the View-->Proof Setup menu.
In the Print Space area, you have these options:
- Profile: Choose Same as Source to print using the color profile you specified for your Source Space. If you want to print by using the color profile of an output device — for example, an HP or Epson printer — choose that profile from the list. Choose PostScript Color Management to print to a PostScript printer (PS level 2 or higher). Photoshop will then instruct the printer to manage the color conversion instead of Photoshop.
- Intent: I recommend leaving this at the default setting of Relative Colorimetric and also leaving the Use Black Point Compensation check box deselected — unless, of course, you’re a color guru and have a better reason not to.
When you finish making your selections, click Print. If all you want to do is print color prints on your desktop printer, I recommend choosing Document for your Source Space and choosing Same as Source for your Print Space. If you have a little time and paper to burn, then print another copy by using your printer’s color profile for your Print Space. Do a side-by-side comparison to see which one looks superior. You can also crack the seal on the documentation that came with your printer for any recommendations. When it comes to color management and printing, experimentation can really pay off. Try different color spaces for both Source and Print Spaces and compare the printouts. You’ll even get different results from different types of paper. When you have some free time, get to know your printer and its strengths, shortcomings, and quirks.
Choosing Color Management Print Options
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