Color Management and Print Prep in Photoshop CS6 for Windows

Book excerpt: Color Management and Print Prep in Photoshop CS6 for Windows – Setting up devices and files for color matching Color management can be an intimidating subject for anyone who’s new to working with graphics and professional printing. Achieving the perfect match between onscreen and printed colors every time mixes a good deal of art with science. Photoshop includes tools to improve color matching, and Color Management and Print Prep in Photoshop CS6 for Windows gives you a solid introduction to the color management fundamentals to use those tools effectively. In this book, you’ll learn the technical basics for better color output and how to set up Photoshop CS6 for Windows with appropriate settings for working in color. Tasks You’ll Learn Section 1 • Understand color management and workflow • Understand working spaces and profiles • Change the working space • Proof colors onscreen • Find out of gamut colors Section 2 • Understand file formats and output to PDF • Set color management policies • Assign a color profile to a file • Convert a file to another mode and profile Section 3 • Use the Photoshop Print Settings dialog box • Print a single copy • Learn about printer’s marks • Create a proof • Learn about PMS colors • Create duotones and spot colors