I think we're finally getting past the major ICC Profile issues here at work. It's starting to come into focus and become more understandable and manageable. For awhile there the color just wasn't coming out consistently from the computer file to the printed file. We created a few media files using Onyx and the i1, mainly on our banner and glossy files, as well as a fabric file. But today the prints were looking very nice, both on banner and our glossy calendar vinyl.
I read a tutorial today on Color Adjustment and how to use the profiles. Although the info was pretty basic, it gives a good foundation on profile usage. From my understanding now, the embedded profile in the file should always be used for accurate output on a printer. If you're not sure what profile to use, then just turn all ICC Profiles ON. This should allow for the best possible color output. Again I say it should be, but sometimes it's just a case by case thing. Sometimes the blue, for instance, might be right on, but the yellow comes out more greenish. We've had this problem more than once and are working to correct that. I'm sure after many tests and trials we will have many issues ironed out. =)
As a side note, I can't believe how bad these fires are down here! I've never had to go through so much smoke before on the way to work. The 241 Toll is open, thank God, but you can see all the smoke passing over so it's not over yet. Down South towards Laguna Niguel it looked pretty black, almost like it does when it's ready to rain, but I imagine it's from all the smoke. I just pray everyone gets out okay and that this all ends pretty soon. These fires definitely make it hotter as well. But this is an emergency so I'm not going to sit and complain about the heat. lol =)
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