Printer profiles allow automatic color compensation for differences in printers and media configurations as well as the effects of resolution and dot pattern on an output. Although you can print a job using no profiles at all, using ICC Profiles produces greater color fidelity.

To change the profile setup of a job:

1. Choose the Printer and MediaA paper or other substrate that the printer creates images on. tab.
2. Under Print ModeA Print Mode is an individual characterization of Ink, Media and Printer Settings. Print Modes can have any number of variables, intended for different output targets. Some examples of multiple print modes for the same media are: High Speed, Production, High Quality, and Ink Saving Modes. Print modes allow for multiple output conditions on the same material., choose the Color ProfileA specific description of how any device either sees or produces color information as referenced by an industry standard color target option that best fits your workflow.

To setup a custom profile:

1. Choose the Printer and Media tab.
2. Under Mode, click Change Profiles.
3. Select the input profiles, output profiles, and rendering intents you want to use.

Related Topics

• ICC Profiles