Replacing or Fine-tuning the Output Color of a Spot Color
However when replacing a spot color with a color from a different spot color library, or when making fine adjustments to the color value of a process color, use these methods to change the spot color.
This is a setting that is configured for a specific job. To apply the setting to all subsequently added jobs, configure the settings according to Assigning a Color from Another Spot Color Library to a Newly Created Spot Color Library.
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In the job list, double-click the job.
The Job Settings window appears.
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- Click Details under Spot Color Settings. The Spot Color List appears.
You can check the following information:
Spot Color Name Spot color name used in the job Library Name Name of the library that the spot color is registered in Library Output Color values defined in the library
MEMO If the spot color is one where the color type is defined in the Lab color space, a caution mark () is displayed when this color cannot be reproduced (it is out of the gamut) with the selected media and quality.
Delta E Color difference values from the reproducible range of colors*1 Printer Output Process color values to which the spot color has been converted
MEMO If the spot color is one with a color type defined in the Lab color space, the values converted with the method displayed in the Matching Method field on the right are displayed.Matching Method Matching Method under File Format*2 Output Color value displayed in Edit Output Color -
Use Edit Output Color to change the output color.
- Use Spot Color Library
Select the check box, then click Select and specify the color for replacement.
- Specifying the CMYK value directly
Change the CMYK value.
- Changing Matching Method
The matching method can be changed for a spot color that is defined in the Lab color space. The CMYK values change depending on the selected method.
MEMO Make adjustments while checking the output result each time you change the color values. - Use Spot Color Library
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To close the Spot Color List window, click OK.
IMPORTANT The converted spot colors are not applied to the preview area in Job Settings and the main screen.
- To close the Job Settings window, click OK.
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Processing by the RIP and printing start.