On 24 Mar 2003 at 8:51, Thomas Holm / Pixl composed:

> Most likely the profile was built as an RGB profile. This is frequently the
> case for inkjets, especially if they don't have a Postscript driver (RIP).
> Most standard inkjets use a QuickDraw or GDI driver which support RGB  data
> only. As such they should be profiled as RGB devices...

Dear Thomas,

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I built the profile as a RGB profile. I 
was wondering if I should have built it as a CMYK one? But your reply 
has made me think that a RGB is right in most situations I encounter.

The printer does have a RIP, and can process either CMYK or RGB 
files. When I configure the port that is receiving files, I specify 
CMYK or RGB input, and then specify the colorspace for RGB files. The 
files that I work on are RGB, and sent through as such. I need the 
RGB gamut, which I understand is greater. Though how that can work 
like that, when it is CMYK inks being used to print, is beyond me!

If a customer gives me a CMYK file to print, which I will send 
through as I receive it, should I then make a CMYK profile for soft-
proofing?

Regards,

Ellie


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