Nikon 9235 Reference Manual - Page 29

Nikon Color Management, Step 4-Select the color model, Calibrated RGB, Grayscale

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Step 4-Select the color model Select a color model according to how you intend to use the image. The options available depend on whether the Nikon Color Management system (CMS) is on (the default setting) or off. Option When to use it Grayscale Use for images that will be printed or displayed in monochrome Calibrated RGB Use for images that will be edited or (CMS on) displayed on a computer monitor CMYK (CMS on) Use for images destined for output on a four-color printer RGB (CMS off) Use to edit raw RGB data from the scanner Nikon Color Management The Nikon Color Management system (CMS) ensures that the colors from your scanner are reproduced accurately on different output devices such as printers and monitors. Accuracy is ensured by means of ICC profiles that provide information about the color space used for scanning and the characteristics of the video system, printer, or monitor. Profiles are available for RGB (for use when editing images or displaying them on a monitor) and CMYK (for professionals who wish to create a file ready for printing on a commercial four-color printing press). Pg. For more information on: 107 Turning Nikon CMS on and off Tutorial: Making a Scan Pg. For more information on: 107 Nikon Color Management 28

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Step 4—Select the color model
Select a color model according to
how you intend to use the image.
The
options available depend on whether
the Nikon Color Management system
(CMS) is on (the default setting) or
off.
Nikon Color Management
The Nikon Color Management system (CMS) ensures that the
colors from your scanner are reproduced accurately on differ-
ent output devices such as printers and monitors.
Accuracy is
ensured by means of ICC profiles that provide information about
the color space used for scanning and the characteristics of the
video system, printer, or monitor.
Profiles are available for RGB
(for use when editing images or displaying them on a monitor)
and CMYK (for professionals who wish to create a file ready for
printing on a commercial four-color printing press).
Option
When to use it
Calibrated RGB
(CMS on)
Use for images that will be edited or
displayed on a computer monitor
CMYK
(CMS on)
Use for images destined for output on a
four-color printer
RGB
(CMS off)
Use to edit raw RGB data from the
scanner
Grayscale
Use for images that will be printed or
displayed in monochrome
Tutorial: Making a Scan
Pg.
For more information on:
107
Turning Nikon CMS on and off
Pg.
For more information on:
107
Nikon Color Management