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Introduction to color theory, or Why Your Printer is Jealous of Your Monitor

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Or “Why Your InkJet Printer is Jealous of Your Monitor” Steven Bernstein
 
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[object Object],The 1931 model of the visual spectrum. The Yellow triangle shows what TV can reproduce. The black triangle is what sRGB can reproduce.
[object Object],Here’s the 1975 version showing the amount of colors different light sources can reproduce. Ever wonder why some monitors cost more than others?
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So how do we get an idea of what will print versus what is being shown on the monitor? Enter the concept of using ICC Profiles to linearize devices.
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Gamut Mapping is what linearization is good for. It’s a way to compensate for differences between the colors in the original image and the ability of a printer to reproduce them.
Soft Proofing uses an simulates what the image might look like coming out of a color inkjet printer.
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RGB vs CMYK Colors

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  • 14. So how do we get an idea of what will print versus what is being shown on the monitor? Enter the concept of using ICC Profiles to linearize devices.
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  • 21. Gamut Mapping is what linearization is good for. It’s a way to compensate for differences between the colors in the original image and the ability of a printer to reproduce them.
  • 22. Soft Proofing uses an simulates what the image might look like coming out of a color inkjet printer.
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