130 Printing Guide [EFI Designer Edition RIP] - Proof a press with Pantone colors [Adobe Photoshop CS - Windows]

1. First recommendations:

• Some paper types are better than others for proofing, see the

Media type functionality &

features and choose the most appropriate media.

• It is essential to have the media type correctly calibrated with the printer and print mode,

consult the

Calibrate my printer document.

2. Open the EFI Designer Edition RIP.

3. EFI Designer Edition RIP settings, Preferences:

• Color:

o Check the Active Color Management checkbox.

o Paper name: Select the paper type that is loaded on the printer (always

calibrated) and “Best” print quality.

o Print resolution: 600 x 600.

o Color output mode: Photo print.

o You don’t need to worry about the profiles and rendering intent because you will

select Printer Color Management option in the application, then, the

application tells the RIP which source profile and rendering intent should be used

for the conversion to the print space, these are the Document profile and the Print

Space Intent of the application. The RIP color settings will be overridden.

• OK

4. Open Adobe Photoshop CS.

5. Configure the Color Settings, Edit menu > Color Settings…:

• Make sure that the Advance Mode check box is ticked.