Kyocera TASKalfa5550ci Setting a Default Color Profile, Windows 7 and Windows Vista, Windows XP

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Imaging

This option is for matching colors precisely in all print jobs, such as colors in a corporate logo.

Optimize for color contrast (best for images)

This option optimizes for color contrast by adjusting contrast to preserve detail throughout the tonal range. Select it for images or scanned photographs containing many colors or shades of color.

Optimize for color saturation (best for graphs)

This option optimizes for color saturation by adjusting hue to preserve the vividness of pure colors. Select for graphs or charts containing solid colors.

3 Click OK again to close the Color Correction dialog box.

Setting a Default Color Profile

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When using the ICM (system corrected) feature in the Color Correction dialog box, you can set a color profile for your printing system.

Windows 7 and Windows Vista

Click Start and click Devices and Printers (Windows 7), or click Control Panel and double-click Printers (Windows Vista.)

Right-click on the desired color printer.

Click Printer properties (Windows 7), or click Properties (Windows Vista).

Select the Color Management tab and click Color Management.

In the Devices tab > Device list, select the desired color printer.

Select the Use my settings for this device check box.

In the Profile selection list, select Manual, and click Add.

In the Associate Color Profile dialog box, select an ICC profile, or click Browse to find a profile, and click OK. The profile is added to the Profiles associated with this device list.

Select the desired color profile and click Set as Default Profile.

Click Close.

	Windows XP
1	Click Start, click Printers and Faxes.
2	Right-click the desired color printer.
3	Select Properties.

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Contents Page Legal Notes Table of Contents Chapter Layout Chapter Quick PrintChapter Basic Chapter Publishing Chapter FinishingChapter Imaging Chapter Job Chapter AdvancedSelecting an Installation Method InstallationPreparing to Install the Driver Installing Utilities Express InstallationInstalling in Express Mode Upgrading Driver ComponentsOn the Installation Method page, click Express Mode Enable Status MonitorDevice Settings Print a testCustom Installation On the Installation Method page, select Custom ModePrint a test Print a test Print a test On the Installation Method page, select Custom Mode Installing Optional Printer Components Installing a Printer Driver in Windows 7 and Windows VistaOptional Printer Components Add Printer WizardPrinter Driver Settings Access Installing a Printer Driver in Windows XPChanging the Default Driver Settings Click Start and Printers and Faxes Click Add a printerClick Printing Preferences Device Settings Accessing Device Settings Device OptionsSetting Device Options Setting Punch OptionsHole Setting up Custom BoxesNone Auto Configure Enabling Auto ConfigurationSilent Auto Configuration MemoryAdministrator Settings GeneralShow Quick Print Tab Send Count InformationPassword Protect Administrator Settings Setting the Administrator PasswordClearing the Administrator Password Associate Profile with ApplicationAuthentication Selecting Snmp SettingsApply to other models SNMPv3 OptionsLock Settings Lock Settings OptionsUser Login User Login OptionsPrinting with User Login Login User NameJob Accounting Use specific name Prompt for nameJob Accounting Options Printing with Job AccountingUser Settings Setting User IdentificationIdentification UnitsSetting Language Preference PDL Page Description LanguageLanguage Preference PDL OptionsPDL Settings PCL XL Settings or Kpdl SettingsPCL XL Settings Kpdl SettingsSecurity Settings Selecting a PDLEmbed fonts Compress data Security Print and save EncryptionPrint and Save Settings Compatibility Settings Click SettingsSetting Media Sources XPS DriverRemoving a Plug-in Ignore Application CollationCombine Source and Media Type Lists Selecting Printer Driver CollationDevice Settings, click Kyocera logo Plug-in Color Mode Quick PrintQuick Print Options Common Printing OptionsDuplex Printing Color ModeCollate Editing Quick Print Options Multiple Pages per SheetEdit Quick Print Profiles Selecting a ProfileSaving a Profile Quick Print tabEditing a Profile Importing a ProfileClick Profiles Save Click ProfilesAdding an Association Exporting a ProfileApplication Based Printing Editing an Association Basic Settings BasicSource and Media Types Print Size and Page SizeCopies ColorPrinting with Custom Size Pages Duplex PrintingCreating a Custom Page Size Flip on long edge Flip on short edge Printing in Duplex ModeCollate Printing in Color, Black & White, and EcoPrint Print PreviewPrinting Collated Documents Previewing a Print JobKyocera Logo Displaying Version InformationDisplaying Plug-in Information File Name Version Description Date Manufacturer CommentsLayout Multiple Pages per SheetPrinting Multiple Pages per Sheet Layout tab, select Multiple pages per sheetSetting Scaling on ScalingFull Bleed Selecting crop marksBooklet PosterPrinting with Full Bleed Printing a BookletPrinting a Poster KX Driver Finishing SeparationRotate Copies Rotating CopiesOffsetting Jobs Bi-FoldTri-Fold Offset JobsFinishing Edge Combinations Finishing EdgePrinting with Tri-Fold Setting the Finishing Edge Custom Finishing Edge SettingsPositioning Options for Finishing Edge Finishing tab, select Finishing edgeGutter StapleCreating a Gutter Short edge topCreating Punch Holes for a Print Job PunchStapling a Print Job Click OK to return to the Print dialog box Imaging Print Quality and EcoPrintSelecting Print Quality Selecting EcoPrintFonts Gloss ModeTrapping Font Substitution Font SettingsSelecting Font Settings Disable Device Fonts Selecting Graphics SettingsSetting Font Substitution GraphicsPattern Scaling Inversion SettingsOptimization Settings Color Mode Image Compression ModePrinter Profile CIE OptimizationColor Correction Windows XP Setting a Default Color ProfileWindows 7 and Windows Vista Color Adjustment Selecting Custom Color AdjustmentAdjusting HSL Hue, Saturation, Lightness Color Management tab, select ManualAdjusting Color Balance Color ConversionSpeed priority Quality priorityText and Graphics Effects Black & White AdjustmentAdjusting Black and White Settings Print graphics as black Cover Mode Publishing tab, select Cover modePublishing Printing CoversCover Mode Options Check Box Selection Cover Insertion Type Choosing Cover Media Insert Printing Page InsertsCheck Box Selection Insertion Type Inserts a blank Transparency InterleavingInsertion Options Inserting Backing Sheets Between Transparencies User Settings dialog box, available in Device Settings JobJob Storage e-MPS Job Storage e-MPS optionsStoring a Job in a Custom Box Click Settings Select a Custom Box Settings optionCustom Box Quick Copy Proof and HoldPrinting a Quick Copy Job Job tab, select Job storage e-MPS Select Quick copyPrivate Print Printing a Proof and Hold JobStoring a Private Print Job Click Job storage e-MPSJob Storage Job NameStoring a Job Storage Job Don’t Use Application NameOverwrite Job Name Selecting a Job NameAdvanced Prologue/EpilogueSelecting a Prologue/Epilogue File Editing a Prologue/Epilogue FileDeleting a Prologue/Epilogue File Assigning a Prologue/Epilogue FileUnassigning a Prologue/Epilogue File Specifying the Insertion PointWatermark Adding or Editing a WatermarkCentered default Diagonal defaultSelecting Pages for Watermark User definedSecurity Watermark Adding or Editing a Security Watermark Advanced tab, click Security WatermarkStandard pattern Document guard patternAdjusting Security Watermark Calibration Selecting Pages for Security WatermarkLight, Normal, Dark ContrastColor Optimizer Optimizing RGB Color for PrintingAdvanced tab, click Status Monitor Status MonitorSelecting Status Monitor Options Setting Status Monitor Preferences Enable Client Profile EMF SpoolingSelecting EMF Spooling Select Use Text to speech10-12 Glossary KX Driver Iii User Guide KX Driver User Guide Page Page Rev .01