Digital Workflow
5.12 Printing Workflow and Color Management: DPI, Gamut, and Soft Proofing
Professional printing workflow covering 8-ink vs 12-ink printers, soft proofing accuracy, and resolution-viewing distance optimization.
by Daoming
June 25, 2024
Printing Workflow and Color Management: DPI, Gamut, and Soft Proofing
Content to be added - This article will cover professional printing and color management workflows.
Article Outline
1. Printer Technology Comparison
- 8-ink vs 12-ink color gamut analysis
- Pigment vs dye ink characteristics
- Print head technology differences
- Paper handling capabilities
- Maintenance requirements
2. Resolution and Viewing Distance
- DPI vs PPI optimization
- Viewing distance calculations
- Print size recommendations
- Sharpening for print requirements
- Quality vs file size trade-offs
3. Soft Proofing Workflow
- Monitor calibration requirements
- Printer profile accuracy
- ΔE validation testing
- Gamut mapping strategies
- Proof print verification
4. Paper and Media Selection
- Paper profile installation
- Surface texture considerations
- Archival quality requirements
- Color gamut variations
- Cost-performance analysis
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