Konica Minolta AccurioPress C2070/2070P IC-314 User Guide - Page 128
Measuring a spot color with the X-Rite i1 spectrophotometer, Spot color variations overview
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118 Chapter 7-Managing color Measuring a spot color with the X-Rite i1 spectrophotometer Use the spectrophotometer to obtain spot color values from printed material, fabric, and so on, and then save the equivalent CMYK values in the custom color dictionary. Requirements: ● Your spectrophotometer must be connected to the USB port on the IC‑314 print controller version 1.0. ● Calibrate the spectrophotometer by placing it on its plate. 1. From the Tools menu, select Spot Color Editor. 2. On the Spot colors tab, click Pick color , and wait for the Put device on top of measured spot and press key message to appear. 3. Place the spectrophotometer on the area of the color that you want to measure, and then push and hold the spectrophotometer's button. The CMYK values and a thumbnail of the spot color are displayed. 4. In the Color name box, type a name for the new spot color. 5. Click Save. The new color is added to the custom color dictionary. Spot color variations overview Note: This option is available only with Match Pack. The spot color variations feature enables you to easily edit a spot color by selecting a more appropriate shade. The spot color variations feature provides 37 variations, with slightly different CMYK values. The spot color variations feature enables you to set: ● The variation of cyan, magenta, and yellow dot percent, by selecting variations of 1-7%. The default selection is 2%. ● The change in the hue, by selecting variations in the cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green, and blue axis. ● The brightness, by increasing or reducing the K value by up to 20%. You can assess your changes immediately in the Before and After boxes, or you can print the entire set of variations, and decide which best fits your requirements by examining the printout.