Apple 4500 important safety instructions Tips for best results

Tips for best results

After you’ve made sure ColorSync is installed, set the System Profile, and set any necessary ColorSync options for your applications, you’re ready to begin taking advantage of ColorSync! Just scan, create, and print your images or documents as you normally would. ColorSync works behind the scenes to ensure consistent color matching.

The following settings and strategies will help you get the best color results from your system. Not all of these tips will apply to the software and devices you may be using, but be sure to take advantage of those tips that do.

mSet the gamma curve for your monitor to 1.8:Standard to have the monitor more closely match printed results..

mUse the ColorSync System Profile control panel in the Apple (K) menu to select the D50 profile for your monitor, or Apple Multiple Scan 17–D50 if you can’t find a D50 profile for your monitor. If you calibrate your monitor, you can create a custom profile and select it as the system profile instead. See the documentation that came with your monitor for more information on creating custom ColorSync profiles.

mWhen printing in color, check to see if the printing options include a setting for ColorSync. For example, for the Apple LaserWriter 12/600 PS, turn on ColorSync by clicking the Options button and selecting “ColorSync Color Matching.”

mIf your scanning program has a ColorSync option, use it. This embeds a ColorSync profile within the scanned image file, and ColorSync will be better able to reproduce the original colors on your monitor and printer.

mDon’t try to use two color-matching systems at once on your computer. Some applications install other color-matching systems. These should either be removed or disabled if you want to use ColorSync.

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