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Kodak Precision CMS Device Color Profile
Copyright (c) 1994 Eastman Kodak Company
All Rights Reserved.
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Kodak Precision DCP Starter Pack
Version 2.5
Kodak CMS Device Color Profile
What's Included
Eleven monitor- and output-type Device Color Profiles (sets of
Precision Transforms) are included in this starter pack.
Monitor-Type Device Color Profiles
The following nine monitor-type Device Color Profiles (DCPs) are
included, optimized for D5000 color temperature for various gamma
settings and phosphor sets:
1. P22 Phosphor Set with the 1.5 Gamma setting
P22 Phosphor Set with the 1.8 Gamma setting
P22 Phosphor Set with the 2.2 Gamma setting
2. EBU Phosphor set with the 1.5 Gamma setting
EBU Phosphor set with the 1.8 Gamma setting
EBU Phosphor set with the 2.2 Gamma setting
3. NEC B22 Phosphor set with the 1.5 Gamma setting
NEC B22 Phosphor set with the 1.8 Gamma setting
NEC B22 Phosphor set with the 2.2 Gamma setting
The following two printer Device Color Profiles are included:
1. QMS ColorScript100 model 30i thermal wax printer
2. Kodak XL7700/7720 dye sublimation printer
The following two copier Device Color Profiles are included:
1.Kodak Coloredge 1550 - without linearization software
2.Kodak Coloredge 1550 - with EFI Calibrator linearization
The following proofer CMYK Device Color Profiles are
included:
1. SWOP Coated stock
2. SWOP Uncoated stock
3. European Generic CMYK Positive Proofing System
4. Japanese Generic CMYK Proofing System
********************USAGE NOTES**********************
When Using Monitor DCPs
The following table gives the suggested gamma operating range for
each monitor DCP.
Suggested
Device Color Profile Name Operating Range
Generic EBU 1.5 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 1.4 to 1.7
Generic EBU 1.8 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 1.7 to 2.0
Generic EBU 2.1 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 2.0 to 2.4
Generic P22 1.5 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 1.4 to 1.7
Generic P22 1.8 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 1.7 to 2.0
Generic P22 2.1 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 2.0 to 2.4
NEC B22 1.5 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 1.4 to 1.7
NEC B22 1.8 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 1.7 to 2.0
NEC B22 2.2 Gamma Monitor Gamma Range: 2.0 to 2.4
The DCPs are optimized for a monitor set to the matching gamma
range through manual adjustment of the contrast and brightness
knobs (if possible), or through a software utility, a hardware
calibrator, or a hardware characterization device.
If you are unsure of your monitor╒s phosphor type (for example, P22
or EBU), refer to the monitor╒s user╒s guide or contact the monitor
manufacturer or dealer.
If you are unable to determine phosphor type or gamma from these
sources, display an image that is typical of the images you most often
work with, and determine which PT produces the best contrast and
color result as follows:
1. Select the Generic P22 1.8 Gamma Monitor DCP first and print the
image. If color displays darker on the monitor than they appear
when printed, use the Generic P22 2.1 Gamma Monitor DCP instead.
Note: a higher gamma indicates a darker, higher contrast monitor.
Therefore, the 2.1 Gamma monitor DCP yields lighter, flatter results
(higher RGB values) because the monitor on which it is based is
darker than a 1.8 Gamma monitor.
2. Once the optimal monitor gamma is achieved, check the screen
match to the output, then select the EBU DCP with the matching
gamma setting, and redisplay the image. For example, if the Generic
P22 2.1 Gamma Monitor DCP gave you the best contrast, choose the
Generic EBU 2.1 Gamma Monitor DCP.
If your monitor has EBU-type phosphors, you will see an
improvement in the monitor╒s simulation of the colors you achieve in
print. Otherwise, switch back to the appropriate P22 DCP.
NOTE: Be sure the Output Simulation function, when available with
your color management application, is ON to best compare monitor-to
print agreement.
Effect of a Monitor Selection on Output Results
When a Kodak CMS Output profile is used to convert from the
monitor RGB to the output color space, selection of a different
monitor will affect the screen display, but will not affect the output
results.
However, if a Kodak CMS output profile is not used, selection of an
alternative monitor transform will change both the screen display
and the output results.
Note: for the most accurate display of images, a colorimeter and
associated software is recommended; call (800)75-COLOR for details.
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When Using OUTPUT DCPs
Output Precision Transforms are based on the state of the device as
shipped by the vendor, with the selections of media and device
settings as specified in the readme.
The Proofer CMYK profiles assume a linear response from the film
writer (e.g., a 50% screen generates a 50% dot on film), and assumes
calibrated exposure settings on the proofing system.
The linearization of printers should not be modified except where
noted.
Although manufacturing variations from unit to unit are possible,
which cannot be compensated for in device profiles, color shifts are
more likely to result from use of different media or device settings
from those specified.
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When Using Printer DCPs
For the QMS ColorScript 100 model 30i
Thermal Wax Printer:
Color Configure Name: QMS ColorScript 100 Model 30/30i
Description: These Precision Transforms convert between
independent Reference Color Space (RCS) and QMS ColorScript 100
Model 30/30i Printer CMYK color space.
Settings:
Output Media: QMS Colorscript 100 Thermal paper
Output Colorants: QMS Colorscript 100 Model 30 Ink Rolls,
part #: 1730451-004
Status -A Maximum Densities: C=1.27, M=0.99, Y=0.86, K=1.80
Output Screening: Printer╒s Defaults
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For the Kodak XL7700/7720
Dye Sublimation Printer:
Color Configure Name: Kodak XL7700/XL7720
Description: These Precision Transforms convert between
independent Reference Color Space (RCS) and Kodak XL7700/7720
Printer RGB color space.
Settings:
Output Media: XL100-8P Paper
Output Colorants: XL100-C Donor
Printer Tables: Default (G1.8,B-20)
Status -A Maximum Densities: R=2.55,G=2.55,B=2.55
Printer Matrix: Default
Enhancement: Normal
Density: Normal
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When Using Copier DCPs
For the Kodak Coloredge 1550 Copier
╨without linearization software:
Color Configure Name: Kodak 1550 Color Copier w/ ColorQ Server
Description: These Precision Transforms convert image data
between independent Reference Color Space (RCS) and Kodak 1550
copier color space. They are intended for use with a Kodak
Coloredge 1550 (or Canon CLC500/550) color copier that has not
been linearized with a 3rd party calibration package (e.g., EFI
Calibrator or Southwest Software's Color Encore).
This calibration is intended for use with the ColorQ print server
system from Color Age, Inc, without Color Vantage calibration
software; however, it can also be used on a copier driven by the
Canon RIP, or the EFI Fiery RIP, or others, without linearization
software.
It may be advisable to adjust solid toner densities through the
copier controls to achieve optimum results.
Control Settings:
Output Media: Hamermill Laser Print
Output Colorants: Standard Kodak Coloredge 1550 toners
Status T Maximum Densities:
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
1.42 1.11 0.94 1.54
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For the .Kodak Coloredge 1550 with Fiery RIP Calibration
- with EFI Calibrator linearization:
Color Configure Name: Kodak1550 (EFI Linear)
Description: These Precision Transforms convert image data
between independent Reference Color Space (RCS) and Kodak 1550
copier color space. They are intended for use with a Kodak
Coloredge 1550 (or Canon CLC500/550) color copier that has been
linearized with the EFI Calibrator calibration package. ╥Linear CMYK
device╙ should be selected as the base profile, and then updated with
actual density measurements.
Control Settings:
Colorant Laydown mode: contone (not halftone)
Output Media: Hamermill Laser Print
Output Colorants: Standard Kodak Coloredge 1550 toners
Status T Maximum Densities:
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
1.01 1.58 1.25 1.30
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When Using SWOP Proofing DCPs
These 2 device profiles are based on the same set of SWOP standard
colorants and density aims, which are considered representative of
standard industry proofing systems.
For Coated stock, UCR and GCR are set at 320 and Light (30%),
respectively, and the transforms are referred to as "SWOP Proofer
CMYK - Coated Stock" in the Configure program. For Uncoated stock,
UCR and GCR are set at 280 and Light, respectively, and the
transforms are referred to as "SWOP Proofer CMYK - Uncoated Stock"
in the Configure program. The inverse transform to convert from
CMYK to RCS is identical for Coated and Uncoated.
Black ink coverage - in general, a ╥skeletal╙ black aim curve is in
effect to achieve a given color. While this still produces a moderate
amount of black ink even on light GCR tables, often black is used to
achieve the desired color; it is not necessarily present as an effect of
UCR or GCR.
Status T Maximum Densities:
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black
1.3 1.4 1.0 1.7
GENERAL NOTE ON GENERIC CMYK OUTPUT DCPs:
Output device profiles include the input format for an output device,
which is used by some applications to display a CMYK picture more
accurately. This inverse transform can also be used to translate a
picture file that has been stored in the output color space, but this is
not recommended for general use. The number of color
transformations applied to an image should be minimized as much as
possible, for both quality and productivity reasons.
For instance, colors may be compressed into the gamut of an output
color space, and may not be fully invertible back to the corrected
RGB. It is advisable to keep the corrected RGB images as the source
for subsequent outputs, because unnecessary transforms are
avoided.