About This Manual - EFI KM-C1530 Color Manual

Introduction
xi About this manual
This manual explains how to manage color output on the Fiery X3e
information on calibration and color profiles.
This manual is part of a set of documentation that includes manuals for users and
system administrators. The other manuals are available at your site—refer to them for a
complete description of your Fiery X3e.
"Aero" is used in illustrations throughout this manual to represent the Fiery X3e.
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The term "Windows 9x" is used in this manual to represent Windows 98. The term
"Windows" is used to refer to Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP wherever appropriate.

About this manual

This manual is organized to supply you with key information about managing
the color output of your Fiery X3e.
• Chapter 1 describes the Fiery X3e print options and how to get the best
color results.
• Chapter 2 covers various methods of calibrating the Fiery X3e.
• Chapter 3 takes you through the features of ColorWise Pro Tools. ColorWise Pro
Tools include Profile Manager, used to manage color profiles on the Fiery X3e, and
Color Editor, which allows you to customize simulation and output profiles.
• Appendix A provides information about color measurement instruments, available
as separately purchased options.
• Appendix B describes the Simple ASCII File Format (SAIFF), which can be used to
import toner density measurements from measurement devices.
• The Fiery Color Reference
profile—that appear throughout this manual. Color terms and concepts, such as
"color space," "spot color," "gamut," and "source profile," are used throughout this
manual. If you are new to desktop color, or if any terms are unfamiliar, check
the Glossary.
Glossary defines words in bold—for example,
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