130)] - Proof a press with CMYK [Adobe Illustrator CS - Mac OS X]

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 section.

2. Add the press profile you want to emulate in Adobe Illustrator CS and in the HP Software RIP, if it

isn’t there.

• If you need to add the press profile in the application, copy it to the next folder:

/Library/ColorSync/Profiles

• If you need to add the press profile in the HP Software RIP:

o Open the HP Software RIP.

o Open the Default Settings menu, Setup menu > Default Settings… > Print

tab:

• Check Perform Color Correction.

• ICC input profle > CMYK > Add…: browse and add the press profile.

o Click OK.

3. Open Adobe Illustrator CS.

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

• Make sure the Advanced Mode check box is ticked.

• Working Space > RGB: select Adobe RGB (1998).