Okay.
So I've finally got round to setting the large format printer up (HP Z2100 GP)
I've calibrated my monitor, and the printer using the printers built in i1.
I've also made a profile for the canvas that I'll be using.
So....I open up Photoshop and sort the Custom Proof Setup as directed by the manual.
I now open up my image in Photoshop. I make sure the Proof Colours are showing (CMD/Ctrl + Y).
There's a BIG difference in contrast and colours when I choose to show the proof colours.
From what I understand...when "Show Proof Colours" is selected, it's simulating what the printer will actually print?
Is this correct so far?
I want to make my print look like the original image. But there's a huge difference in the original, and the "proof colours" version. Adjusting the contrast and saturation of the image just completely destroys it.
For example, here's what I see on my screen.
"show proof colours" - not selected
"show proof colours" - selected (this is how the print will turn out when printed on canvas)
Am I missing something? I'm struggling to "get" this.
Thanks in advance!
djs
So I've finally got round to setting the large format printer up (HP Z2100 GP)
I've calibrated my monitor, and the printer using the printers built in i1.
I've also made a profile for the canvas that I'll be using.
So....I open up Photoshop and sort the Custom Proof Setup as directed by the manual.
I now open up my image in Photoshop. I make sure the Proof Colours are showing (CMD/Ctrl + Y).
There's a BIG difference in contrast and colours when I choose to show the proof colours.
From what I understand...when "Show Proof Colours" is selected, it's simulating what the printer will actually print?
Is this correct so far?
I want to make my print look like the original image. But there's a huge difference in the original, and the "proof colours" version. Adjusting the contrast and saturation of the image just completely destroys it.
For example, here's what I see on my screen.
"show proof colours" - not selected
"show proof colours" - selected (this is how the print will turn out when printed on canvas)
Am I missing something? I'm struggling to "get" this.
Thanks in advance!
djs
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