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michal_PL
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October 16, 2024
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Consultation - Color profiles, objects, conversions, flattening, PDF and printing on RGB printers

  • October 16, 2024
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Hey,

 

I'm looking for a consultation (also paid, as I've been struggling with the issue for a long time) on the topic of preparing Adobe Illustrator => PDF file for printing on RGB desktop printers.

In particular, knowledge of:

- Color spaces, color profiles, conversions and color management throughout the process
- Working with PNGs with transparency
- Maximizing compatibility with RGB printers
- Using custom ICM profiles for a specific Epson printer (L8180)

 

Specific topics:
- Setting up color spaces and profiles for my workflow and explaining to me like a child when and how I should convert between profiles and what to embed and what not to embed (digital illustration in ProCreate > Illustrator/InDesign for typesetting, > export to PDF >Print on RGB printers)

 

When my problem will be solved:
Creating a workflow (color space and profile settings, flattening, conversion) on a step-by-step basis in which the resulting PDF will print correctly on a cheap Canon Pixma printer in auto mode and very well on an Epson L8180 printer with an ICM profile done (this is the problematic part for me).

I can describe the issue in more detail or get in touch with someone for a consultation.

 

Help! I need to set it up right this time 🙂

 

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    Correct answer michal_PL

    Hey, thank you for your replies. I think I managed to identify the rootcause of the problem.

    It was Adobe Apple Preview app breaking all results.
    Now I will stick to using sRGB along the whole process, from Procreate to PDF and it should work!
    I will take a look at articles you mentioned @NB, colourmanagement 

    Thanks!

    3 replies

    NB, colourmanagement
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 21, 2024

    @michal_PL Hi, what is your country of operation please?

     

    I hope this helps
    neil barstow, colourmanagement net - adobe forum volunteer - co-author: 'getting colour right'
    google me "neil barstow colourmanagement" for lots of free articles on colour management
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    michal_PL
    michal_PLAuthorCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    October 24, 2024

    Hey, thank you for your replies. I think I managed to identify the rootcause of the problem.

    It was Adobe Apple Preview app breaking all results.
    Now I will stick to using sRGB along the whole process, from Procreate to PDF and it should work!
    I will take a look at articles you mentioned @NB, colourmanagement 

    Thanks!

    michal_PL
    michal_PLAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 24, 2024

    I can't edit so I have to correct posting additional message. Not Adobe Preview but

    Apple Previev - build in app on Macbook.

    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 19, 2024

    I cannot delete topics, I had hoped some of the color management experts could give you some advice by moving this topic over here.

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/color-management-discussions/problem-with-color-conversions-profiles-and-print/m-p/14895785#M5005

    Participant
    October 19, 2024

    Can somebody please delete this topic as it is dead?