6. Make sure you have configured the Document Setup appropriately for your document, File
menu > Document Setup....
7. Configure the Proof Setup dialog box in order to proof the output on the monitor, View Menu
> Proof Setup > Custom...:
Profile: Select the profile of the output device you want to proof; the printer profile generally
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depends on the printer model and the media type. If you don't have it on the list, you should
copy it to the next folder:
Windows 98: WINDOWS>System>Color
Windows NT: WinNT>System32>Color
Windows 2000: C: > WINDOWS > System32 > Spool > Drivers > Color
Windows XP: C: > WINDOWS > System32 > Spool > Drivers > Color
Intent: Perceptual (for RGB images) or Relative Colorimetric (for CMYK images).
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Click OK.
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Now, you can retouch your image and the monitor will show you how it's going to look once
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you've printed it.
8. Driver Settings, File menu > Print... > Setup... button:
Select Printer...: Select the printer (ex. HP Designjet 130).
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Preferences:
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Paper/Quality tab:
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Paper Size is: Select the paper size of the media loaded on the printer.
Type is: Select the media type that is loaded on the printer (always
calibrated).
Print Quality: Best.
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