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Calibration. Start by calibrating your monitor.
You need a predictable workspace in which to process your image.
Some products on the market that assist you with this are ColorVision
Spyder2, Digital Light & Color Profile Mechanic and MonacoOPTIXXR.
Color Space. Adobe
RGB (1998) and sRGB are two major color spaces used in digital imaging.
It’s best to be consistent with your color space from start
to finish. Most digital cameras have their default capture in sRGB,
but may allow you to choose Adobe RGB (1998) instead. Many professionals
will bring images into the Adobe RGB color space because its gamut
is larger than that of sRGB, meaning you ultimately have more colors
with which to work. On the other hand, sRGB loads into your image-processing
program in a form that, for many photographers, needs less work
to prep for printing. You’ll have to experiment with each
space to see the differences and determine which one works for you.
Printer Driver. Set
your printer driver correctly. You can access it by clicking on
Properties in the Print window of your image-processing program.
Choose the proper photo quality and the correct paper.
Paper Quality. Tell
your printer what type of paper you’re using. Paper whites
and textures vary, so your printer needs this information in order
for it to properly apply ink.
Adobe Photoshop And Photoshop Elements.
There are two levels of printing. You have to decide which fits
your workflow and printer best.
Level I: This level
is simpler and works well, especially if you work in the sRGB color
space.
1. In the File menu, choose Print with Preview. A box with your
image appears with a few options from which to choose.
2. Click on Show More Options, then Color Management.
3. Next, in the Source Space, choose Document.
4. In the Print Space for the Profile menu, choose Same As Source.
Level II: This level
is a little more involved and is especially appropriate for the
larger Adobe RGB (1998) color space.
1. In the File menu, choose Print with Preview.
2. Click on Show More Options, then Color Management.
3. Next, in the Source Space, choose Document.
4. In the Print Space, choose the appropriate profile for the paper
and printer you’re using.
5. For Intent, you either can choose Perceptual or Relative Colorimetric;
most photographers find that Relative Colorimetric works well, but
try experimenting with both.
6. Check the Use Black Point Compensation box.
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