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Color setup error

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
December 31, 2024
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Hi,

I was informed by the print company that I should use PSO Uncoated v3 (FOGRA52). I went through all of the steps to download it, but when I select it in InDesign I get this error. Why is this happening and is there a way to fix it or a workaround.

Thank you very much!

L

Laubender

Community Expert

Hi @Mateomono ,

the printer wants a PSO Coated V3 profile.

And NOT an uncoated one.

Did the printer provide a *.csf file?

That should contain everything you need to get this job done correctly.

Make the *.csf file available here in the forum; provide a download link from a dropbox account or a similar service and we can see into the issue.

Thanks,
Uwe Laubender
( Adobe Community Expert )

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MateomonoAuthor

Known Participant

@Laubender
Thank you for your response! For my project I need uncoated. The image is just an exmple on their website. They dint provide a .csf file. What is that and how is it different to Icc?

L

Laubender

Community Expert

Hi @Mateomono ,

a csf file contains everything. An ICC color profile file PLUS all other options you can save with e.g. PhotoShop when you set up a new condition how color should be managed. So I would ask for a *.csf file from the printers.

Regards,
Uwe Laubender
( Adobe Community Expert )

Srishti Bali

Legend

Hi @Mateomono

Thank you for reaching out! You might find this similar thread helpful: InDesign CC 2017 Color Management Issue. It includes quick tips on color management in InDesign and steps to resolve related issues.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you need further assistance.

Regards,

Srishti

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MateomonoAuthor

Known Participant

@Srishti Bali Thank you for your respone, but its still not very clear how to solve this issue.

Abhishek Rao

Community Manager

@Abhishek Rao

I don’t have any plugins installed.
When I do it manually, I get this error: "Some parameters in the color settings file could not be used. Default values will be used instead."

However, in the printer’s example under settings, they have something different. The color profile doesn’t show up, and I only have "Custom." Might that be enough? What does it mean if it’s set to "Custom"?

Hi doubleM116,

Thanks for the update!

1. The error message, "Some parameters in the color settings file could not be used. Default values will be used instead," typically occurs if the profile file is corrupted, incomplete, or incompatible. Please try the following:

- Re-download the PSO_Coated_V3 profile from a reliable source. The official provider or printer's website is best.

- Ensure the file is in the correct format (.icc or .csf) and placed in the appropriate directory.

For macOS: /Library/ColorSync/Profiles/

For Windows: C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color\

Once downloaded and installed, relaunch InDesign and try loading the profile again.

2. "Custom" means no specific ICC profile is applied. Instead, InDesign uses your manually defined CMYK or RGB settings. While "Custom" can work, it's essential to match the printer’s exact requirements. Reach out to the printer and confirm. Confirm with your printer if PSO_Coated_V3 is required or if they can provide specific settings or a compatible profile.

3. Reset Color Settings: Reset to default via 'Edit > Color Settings' and select a regional preset like 'North America Prepress 2'. Then try loading the profile.

Let me know how it goes!

Best,
Abhishek Rao

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