Characteristics of Each Matching Method

Perceptual

Converts colors while maintaining tonal balance. The color values are changed, but their values relative to each other remain the same. Use this option if you want to emphasize the color balance/naturalness of a photographic image or something similar. This is a basic setting.

Colorimetric

Converts colors with emphasis on brightness. A color outside of the printer's color gamut is converted to a color with the same brightness within the printer's color gamut. Use this option in situations where the color accuracy is emphasized while consideration is given for the white of the paper. In the printing industries in Europe and America, there are cases where this is the standard setting.

Saturation

Converts colors with emphasis on color vibrancy. A color outside of the printer's color gamut is converted to a color with the same saturation within the printer's color gamut. Use this option in situations where color vibrancy is required more than color accuracy, such as with charts and graphs.

Absolute

This option is not commonly used. Use it in situations where color accuracy is required, such as with PANTONE or DIC used with logos, corporate colors, etc.

Calibration and Ink Limit

Color conversion is disabled and printing is performed as defined in the data. The total ink is limited by the ink limit settings in the media. Depending on the item selected under Color Settings, this may not be displayed. Selecting the Color Setting from the List

Calibration

Color conversion is disabled and printing is performed as defined in the data. There is no ink limit, so the surface of the media may be oversaturated. Depending on the item selected under Color Settings, this may not be displayed. Selecting the Color Setting from the List