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Re: [colorvision_group] CMYK print profile

2008-05-30 by MarkGodfrey

I am using the Xerox ppd for the Phaser 8400DX with Adobe PostScript3 
-- printing an RGB vs CMYK test file (100%K vs 100%CMY) confirms this 
is a CMYK printer.
Mark Godfrey
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On May 30, 2008, at 6:23 AM, CDTobie@... wrote:
> I wouldn't make that assumption too hastily. Most printers use CMYK as 
> the basis of their print colors, but they usually run from an RGB 
> driver. I've profiled a number of the Phaser "crayon printers" as well 
> as the Phasers that are actually toner devices (Lasers) with our 
> products. Unless you are sending CMKY files to a special PostScript 
> driver, you can probably profile this device with PrintFIX PRO; though 
> you should certainly download Spyder3Print v3.5 software, if you are 
> actually still using the PrintFIX PRO software.
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. . . any recommendations on where to send out for a CMYK profile
for a solid ink printer? (Also any sources of information,
recommendations, or caveats regarding non OEM ink appreciated.)

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