Xerox CX manual Device profile, Device type, Dot area, Dot gain, Element

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device link profiles helps shorten the conversion path in certain applications and saves computing time.

device profile

A type of ICC profile that represents the relationship between colorant tint values of a device and the resulting color. It has two sets of color mapping tables: one set maps device colorant tint values to the profile color space while the other set maps the profile color space to device colorant tint values.

device type

A classification of a device into one of several types that implies a set of capabilities and behavior. The list of device types is fixed.

dot area

The percentage of an area covered by halftone dots, ranging from no dots at 0 percent to a solid ink density at 100 percent. The size of a single dot is stated in a percentage of the area it occupies.

dot gain

A printing effect which results in dots being printed larger than they should be. It occurs as a result of ink spreading on the printed page, and if not compensated for, can lead to an image appearing too dark.

element

Any item within a job—including an input file, page, page set, signature, surface, or separation.