Wow! That's far more complex than using colorsynch workflow. I merely go to
page setup to select paper size and positiong, then choose my paper in the
print dialogue box and dial in the desired resolution and color management.
Having done that once, however, I can save the paper with the resolution and
color managment choices. After that, it's a one step process. Is there any real
advantage to going through all that you've outlined below? I will have to give
it a try, but I can't really see anything in my prints that I would want to
change. I get exactly the results I want with no muss or fuss.
Paul
Godfrey wrote:
t's pretty much the same when working with Photoshop for both Mac OS
and Windows. Mac OS X's built in color management makes life easier,
but the workflow is the same.
0) calibrate monitor, whether you use a software utility or a
hardware colorimeter.
1) set up Photoshop's color preferences for a color managed workflow
(I use the "North American Pre-press defaults" as a basis and
customize that a little bit.)
2) When converting RAW format files, set the output colorspace to
match the working
colorspace you use in Photoshop.
3) When it comes time to print, use the "Print with Preview" command.
In that dialog, use
the Page Setup dialog to set printer parameters, the sizing and
other tools to center and
align the output, and use the color management options to pick
color management settings.
- set the popup to let Photoshop manage colors
- set the intent to "relative colormetric"
- pick the output profile per your printer/paper
That's all Photoshop controls.
- then press the Print button. Now you're in the print driver's
control space
In the print dialog, turn off all color management at the printer.
