Define an output profile

What is an output profile

Output profiles are elements that are part of media packs.

All media print modes have a link to one of the available output profiles.

Output profiles

Status of output profiles

• [In use]: the output profile is used in a media definition.

• [Factory-defined]: the output profile is factory defined.

• [Production profile]: the name of the production profile for a composite output profile of Device Link profile.

• [Simulation profile]: the name of the simulation profile for a composite output profile.

• [Paper simulation]: indicates if paper simulation is used for a composite output profile.

Go to the output profiles

Open the Settings Editor and go to: [Color]  → [Output profiles] .

[Output profiles] tab

Edit an output profile

You can only edit output profiles that are not factory defined.

1. Select the output profile.

2. Click [Edit].

   [Output profiles] menu

3. Change the name and description.

   

4. Use the options [Production profile], [Simulation profile], and [Paper simulation] when you want to create a composite output profile.

5. Click [OK].

Delete an output profile

You cannot delete output profiles that are factory-defined or part of a media definition.

1. Select one or more output profiles.

2. Click [Delete].

   [Output profiles] menu

Import an output profile

1. Click [Import].

   [Output profiles] menu

2. Browse to the storage location of the output profile (ICC file).

   Import an output profile

3. Click [OK].

4. Import an output profile

5. Enter a name and description

6. When the [Production profile] field keeps the [None] value, device simulation is turned off and a normal output profile is created without device simulation.

7. Click [OK].

Export an output profile

1. Select an output profile.

2. Click [Export].

   [Output profiles] menu

3. Browse to the location to store the ICC file.

4. Click [OK].

More information

• Learn about media elements

• Define a media print mode