Roland COLORCHOICE user manual Advanced Printing Procedures Macintosh, Illustrator 8.0 Macintosh

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Advanced Printing Procedures [Macintosh]

If your program is not listed, refer to a section on a similar program.

Illustrator 8.0 [Macintosh]

ColorSync 2.x or higher and Kodak Digital Science must be installed when using Illustrator to create CMYK files.

1.From the Roland COLORCHOICE Print Monitor click Printer>Setup Properties. Then click the Print Tab.

2.Make sure the Perform Color Correction checkbox has a check in it, and that correct output profile and rendering intent are set.

3.Click OK to close the Setup Properties dialog box.

4.Go to Apple menu and select Chooser. Highlight Adobe PS and make sure Printer Name@... is selected.

5.In Illustrator, go to File>Document Setup.

6.Select Options ‘Use printers default screen’, and then check box for Use Page Setup and click the Page Setup button.

7.Choose a standard paper size in the Paper field.

8.Select Custom Page Default from the pop-up menu if a custom page size is required, and enter your custom page size. Click the Add button.

9.Select Page Attribute from the pop-up menu. Select the defined Custom Page in the ‘Paper’ field.

10.Click OK to AdobePS Page Setting dialog. Click OK to Document Setup dialog.

11.Go to File>Color Setting and check ‘Simulate print colors on display’ if you want your monitor to soft- proof CMYK output.

12.Go to File>Print. Select your printer in the ‘Printer’ field and select the page you want to print, and the number of copies.

13.Select Adobe Illustrator 8 from the pop-up menu.

•Set Output to Composite.

•Set PostScript to Level 3.

•Set Data to Binary.

•Check Force Fonts to Download.

14.Select Printer Specific Options from pop-up menu. If you want the file to be printed automatically select Print in the After Spooling option. If you want to verify the print mode and profile settings before printing the file, select Hold. Select Hold in the After Printing, if you want to keep the file in the Print Monitor.

15.Click Print to start printing.

PageMaker 6.5 [Macintosh]

ColorSync 2.x or higher must be installed when using PageMaker to create CMYK files. If, after attempting the following procedure, you still have difficulty printing, save the file as a PostScript file and add it to the Print Monitor using the Add Job function.

1.From the Roland COLORCHOICE Print Monitor click Printer>Setup Properties. Then click the Print Tab.

2.Make sure the Perform Color Correction checkbox has a check in it, correct output profiles and rendering intent are set.

3.Click OK to close Setup Properties.

4.Go to Apple menu and select Chooser. Highlight Adobe PS and make sure Printer Name@... is selected.

5.In PageMaker, go to File>Document Setup.

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Contents USER’S Manual Getting Started Setup Properties Advanced Printing Procedures Macintosh Welcome System Requirements WindowsMinimum Recommended System Requirements Macintosh Supported printers Windows 95/Windows 98 InstallationSetting Up the Roland Colorchoice Installing AdobePS Driver for Windows 95/98Before using Roland Colorchoice Windows NT InstallationWindows 2000 Installation Installing AdobePS Driver for Windows NTClick Finished Uninstalling the Software Windows 95/98 Uninstalling the Software Windows NT/2000 Macintosh InstallationInstalling AdobePS Driver for a Macintosh Creating a Desktop Printer Uninstalling the Software MacintoshMacintosh Using the RIP SoftwareGetting Started WindowsPage File Menu MenusEdit Menu View Menu Setup MenuPrinting Printing from a Client on your Network Manufacturer Setup PropertiesSetup Properties General Tab Setup NameSetup Properties Ports Tab only Macintosh CPI/PCI Card USB-PIADriver Options Setup Properties Print TabPrint Mode MediaDriver Options ColorCAMM ICC input profile Perform Color CorrectionICC output profile Setup Properties Cut Tab Camm JET/ColorCAMM Cut Media Communications Tab only WindowsColor Tab Cutter Driver Options ColorCAMMSize Preview ModeJob Properties Job Properties General TabAfter Output Job Properties Print TabCopies LayoutWorking with density curves Density Adjustment Hi-Fi JET/CAMM JETAdvanced Printing Procedures Windows CorelDRAW 8 WindowsCorelDRAW 7 Windows PageMaker 6.5 Windows Illustrator 8 WindowsPhotoshop 4 Windows Photoshop 5 Windows Adobe Illustrator 8 Windows QuarkXPress 4 Windows FreeHand 8 WindowsPageMaker 6.5 Windows Advanced Printing Procedures Macintosh Illustrator 8.0 MacintoshPageMaker 6.5 Macintosh Photoshop 4.0 Macintosh QuarkXPress 3.32 Macintosh Photoshop 5.0 MacintoshQuarkXPress 4.04 Macintosh FreeHand 8 Macintosh Adobe Illustrator 8 MacintoshQuarkXPress 4 Macintosh Copyright 2000 by Scanvec Amiable License Agreement

COLORCHOICE specifications

Roland COLORCHOICE is a revolutionary color management technology designed to enhance the color accuracy and consistency of digital printing processes across various applications. As an industry leader in printing solutions, Roland has developed COLORCHOICE to address the growing demand for precision in color reproduction, especially in sectors such as signage, textiles, and promotional goods.

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Another significant aspect of COLORCHOICE is its support for a wide spectrum of color profiles. By offering a comprehensive library of color standards, COLORCHOICE empowers users to easily select the appropriate color modes for their projects. This feature is beneficial for designers and print service providers who often work with diverse color requirements and need to ensure fidelity to specific color schemes, such as Pantone colors.

The technology behind COLORCHOICE is rooted in precision engineering and extensive research. Roland integrates state-of-the-art spectrophotometers, which measure the color of printed materials and provide real-time feedback for adjustments. This continuous monitoring ensures that the printed output closely matches the digital design, minimizing discrepancies that can arise from different printing techniques or materials.

Furthermore, COLORCHOICE is user-friendly, equipped with an intuitive interface that allows print professionals to customize their color settings easily. This accessibility ensures that even less experienced users can harness the full potential of the technology without extensive training.

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In conclusion, Roland COLORCHOICE stands out as a robust solution for achieving exceptional color performance in digital printing. With its advanced color matching capabilities, extensive palette of color profiles, precision measurement tools, and user-friendly interface, COLORCHOICE empowers businesses across various industries to elevate their printing quality and enhance brand visibility. Whether for large-scale production or custom projects, COLORCHOICE brings a new level of reliability and accuracy to color management in the digital printing realm.
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