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Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data
When people print images taken with digital cameras, they sometimes feel that the printed color tones
differ from those of actual image or those displayed on the monito r.
To get the print results as close as possible to the desired color tones, you must select a printing
method that is best suited to the application software used or to your pu rpose.
Color Management
Devices such as digital cameras, scanners, monitors, and printers handle color differently. Color
management (color matching) is a method that manages device-dependent "colors" as a common color
space. For Windows, a color management system calle d "ICM" is built into the operating system.
Adobe RGB and sRGB are popularly used as common color spaces. Adobe RGB has a wider color
space than sRGB.
ICC profiles convert device-dependent "colors" into a common color s pace. By using an ICC profile and
carrying out color management, you can draw out the color space of the ima ge data within the color
reproduction area that the printer can express.
Selecting a Printing Method Suited to the Image Data
The recommended printing method depends on the color space (Adob e RGB or sRGB) of the image
data or the application software to be used. There are two typical printing methods . Check the color
space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data and the application software to be us ed, and then select
the printing method suited to your purpose.
Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver
Describes the procedure for printing sRGB data by using the color correcti on function of the printer driver.
To print using Canon Digital Photo Color
The printer prints data with color tints that most people prefer, reproducing colors of the original image
data and producing three-dimensional effects and high, sharp contrasts.
To print by directly applying editing and touch-up results of an application software
When printing the data, the printer brings out subtle color difference between dark and light areas,
while leaving the darkest and lightest areas intact.
When printing the data, the printer applies fine adjustment results, such as brightness adjustments
made with an application software.
Printing with ICC Profiles
Describes the procedure for printing by using the color space of Adob e RGB or sRGB effectively.
You can print with a common color space by setting up the application s oftware and the printer driver so
that the color management matches the input ICC profile of the ima ge data.
The method for setting up the printer driver differs depending on the appli cation software to be used.
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