Define an input profile

What is an input profile

Input and output profiles are used to link the CMYK or RGB input color spaces to the color space of the printer. The input profile is used to convert the source color space to the universal Profile Connection Space (PCS) color space.

You cannot create input profiles in the Settings Editor.

Input profiles

NOTE

You cannot delete factory-defined input profiles.

Status of input profiles

• [In use]: the input profile is used in a color preset or transaction setup.

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

Go to the input profiles

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

[Input profiles] tab

In the list you see the available input profiles, and if an input profile is in use or factory defined.

Edit an input profile

You cannot edit factory defined input profiles.

1. Select the input profile.

2. Click [Edit].

   [Input profiles] menu

3. Change the name and description.

   

4. Click [OK].

Delete an input profile

You cannot delete input profiles that are in use or factory defined.

1. Select one or more input profiles.

2. Click [Delete].

   [Input profiles] menu

Import an input profile

1. Click [Import].

   [Input profiles] menu

2. Browse to the required ICC file.

3. Define a unique name and a description.

   Import input profile

4. Click [OK].

Export an input profile

1. Click [Export].

   [Input profiles] menu

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

3. Click [OK].