Here you can find the list of TurboPrint color profiles that you have added to your printer. Only profiles that were created individually for your printer are listed, so initially the list is empty.
In the drop down list "Choose profile" you can find the profiles that have been added for the current printer. The following information is shown for the selected profile:
Profile name with this name the profile is listed in the print dialog's “Media type” or "Paper type" selector
Status “incomplete” after creation of a new profile entry, “complete” when color profile data have been assigned using “Import color data”.
Cartridge additional print options (only available for some printers)
Quality p rint quality for which the profile was made
Paper class type of paper, e.g. plain paper, glossy photo paper etc.
Ink limit the maximum ink saturation
Color data name of color profile and type (ICC / ZEDOnet)
Driver name of printer driver
User name of user the profile was created for
Paper manufacturer, Paper, Ink manufacturer, Ink:
additional information on profile
First create a new profile entry with the button “New profile”. This entry is “empty”, i.e. it doesn't yet contain color correction tables. The new entry can be used to create a new profile using our ZEDOnet profile creation service. If you have the necessary equipment (spectrometer, profile creation software), you can also create and add your own ICC profile.
In the following dialog please select the type of profile you want to create:
In the section “Select type of paper and print quality” choose the desired print parameters for the new profile. It is important to choose these settings carefully because color reproduction depends on print quality, maximum ink saturation, type of paper, etc.
The setting “Cartridge” is only available for some printers. It is used to control printer specific settings like “color” or “photo” print cartridge inserted, gloss optimizer on/off, “matte black” or “glossy black” ink used. Choose the setting that shall also be used for later prints with this profile.
Specify the type of paper:
Plain paper for normal paper, e.g. copy paper / (color-) laser paper
Matte inkjet paper for matte coated inkjet paper (not for matte photo paper)
Glossy paper for high quality photo papers (glossy, semi-matte / semi-glossy or pearl)
Transparency for projectors
Other paper for a paper that does not match any choice above
Fine Art paper thick, matte paper usually with a rough surface ("artist's canvas")
You must also select the print quality (print resolution) you want to print with on the chosen paper. In many cases you will select the highest quality. A profile can be used with all resolutions but the best results will be achieved with the resolution at which the profile chart was printed.
The “Ink saturation limit ” specifies how much ink can be applied to the paper. The default (“300%” for CMY/RGB printers, “250%” for all other printers) will give good results in most cases.
Depending on the paper, a different level of ink is needed to achieve maximum color saturation. The more ink is applied, the more saturated colors can be printed. However, if too much ink is applied the ink will flow (“bleeding”).
Therefore you can determine the maximum ink level for the chosen paper by printing a line with increasing ink levels. This can be done with the “Print ink limit test row” button. You can use the same sheet of paper for this test row that you will use later for printing the color chart.
In the printed ink limit test row, find the box with the highest ink level where the ink does not flow and dries within a few minutes. Set the “ink saturation limit” control to the value printed in this box.
Attention :
If the value you choose is too high, the colors of your profile chart will float and the chart cannot be measured. If the paper transport rolls of your printer smear the printed boxes of your profile chart, you will need to reduce the ink saturation limit and reprint it.
Press "continue" to get to the next dialog page.
Enter a name for your profile and supply information on paper and ink. The profile name will be visible in the print dialog later – choose a significant name so that you will be able to choose the correct profile. Information on paper and ink will be visible in the profile management menu.
Press “Continue” and you will see a summary of all profile information.
“OK” will finally create a new entry in TurboPrint’s list of printer profiles.
Important:
The new profile doesn't yet contain any color correction data. Only when you import ZEDOnet or ICC color correction data the “empty profile” will be completed and usable for printing with correct colors.
If your printer supports automatic calibration / linearization, you need to execute the “Linearize” function before printing a profile color chart (see below).
The next step will be printing a color profile chart (see below).
The currently selected profile will be removed from TurboPrint’s list of printer profiles.
With this function you can print a color chart for ZEDOnet profile measurement service. (If you want to create an ICC profile with your own measurement equipment read the next section).
We offer a low cost measuring-service for users of TurboPrint. Send us your printed color chart by mail, and we will measure it and return your individual color profile by email.
Some information will be re quested before the color chart can be printed:
Enter your name and the email address where we shall send the profile data.
In the next line enter the order number . To be able to offer the profile measurement service at a low price we have set up an internet order system where you purchase an order number first (at www.turboprint.info).
By indicating this order number you prove that the measuring fee is already paid and ensure that you will be sent your individual profile by email without any further requests.
You can choose between two Chart types:
Proof / studio for higher color precision
Profiles created with this chart type only support a limited number of “ink control” settings in the print dialog (with photo printers the usage of bright cyan and bright magenta cannot be set individually). These charts contain more color shades but less combinations of photo inks and the corresponding regular inks (e.g. photo magenta and magenta).
Universal profile for higher ink control flexibility
With this profile all ink control settings are available in the print dialog.
Now insert the sheet of paper where the ink saturation row was printed on.
Important: Make sure that you rotate the sheet so that it will be printed on the blank section (i.e. insert the paper with the blank section leading – so the test row would be overprinted last)
Start the printout by pressing "Print chart". It will take some time until the printer starts printing since the color chart must be calculated first.
Let the printed page dry for at least two hours and do not touch it. Put this color profile chart (do not fold it) in a robust envelope and mail it to:
ZEDOnet GmbH
- TurboPrint color profiles -
Sedanstrasse 8
D-87600 Kaufbeuren
Germany
Since all information needed is printed on the profile sheet, you do not need to include an accompanying letter. Within approx. 14 days after your chart arrives, we will send the calculated TurboPrint profile to the email address you specified.
Imports color correction data for the currently selected profile entry. Files from ZEDOnet profile creation service or user-created ICC profiles are accepted. Choose your profile data file in the file selection dialog.
Please note: Application programs may have to be closed and opened again before the new profile is available in the print dialog.
The new profile will be shown in the “Paper Type" or Media Type” selection of the print settings.
Change the name of the profile which is shown in the print dialog as "paper type" or "media type".