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devices can reproduce; they retain as much color data as possible, and then translate to
a smaller output color gamut when necessary.
Note: In a print publishing workflow, most prepress service providers will expect final
graphics to be in CMYK colors.
If you're scanning images you intend to use with a CMS, scan using a calibrated scanner
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and scanner driver software that embeds profiles.
Preparing CMYK images
For CMYK workflows where the goal is to obtain the best possible on-screen and
composite proofs from the CMYK content, use the following guidelines as you prepare
CMYK images:
Embed profiles, if they are available. In InDesign, you can always choose not to use them.
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For details, see "Using color management when printing" on page
and changing profile settings for individual images" on page
Make sure that the color management settings are identical in the programs used to
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create the images. You can ensure this by saving your custom settings, and then
loading the file into your active InDesign document.
When you print, the CMYK values will be preserved, and the on-screen preview will be
consistent from program to program. With proper monitor profiling, the on-screen colors
will closely resemble those in the final printed document.
Preparing Adobe Photoshop 6.0 and later images
Use the following guidelines to prepare Photoshop 6.0 and later for exporting color-
managed images:
In Photoshop, choose Edit > Color Settings, and make sure that the color management
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settings match those in the rest of your workflow.
Save or export images using one of the following file formats, which support
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embedded profiles both out of Photoshop 6.0 and later and into InDesign: PSD
(Photoshop), TIFF, JPEG, and PDF.
For more information, see the Adobe Photoshop 6.0 User Guide or its online Help.
Preparing Adobe Illustrator 9.0 and 10.0 graphics
Use the following guidelines as you prepare Illustrator 9.0 or 10.0 for exporting color-
managed images:
In Illustrator, choose Edit > Color Settings, and make sure that the color management
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settings match those in the rest of your workflow.
Save or export the artwork using one of the following file formats, which support
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embedded profiles both out of Illustrator and into InDesign: AI (Adobe Illustrator), TIFF,
JPEG, and PDF.
For more information, see the Adobe Illustrator 9.0 or 10.0 User Guide or its online Help.
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