色彩管理使用说明

颜色管理规范操作手册一、图片文件设置1、统一使用最新的RGB模式的模版；2、客户文件从加盟商→销售部→工厂全过程为RGB模式，不需要转换成CMYK；3、客户图片文件的存储格式(包括修改、传送等过程中)使用JPG格式；二、ICC文件及安装使用1、所有参与图片处理、校色的电脑需安装INDIGO最新的ICC文件：Daqi--HPIndigoGlossExp052、ICC文件的安装使用说明：①鼠标右键单击ICC文件，选择【安装配置文件】；②在photoshop软件里面选择【编辑】-【颜色设置】，在工作空间选项卡中CMYK选择安装的ICC文件；或者选择【编辑】-【颜色设置】-【载入CMYK…】然后在ICC文件所在位置选择INDIGO的ICC文件；三、应用软件设置1、PS版本：所有印前应用软件的版本应保证为photoshop CS或更新的版本；2、工作色彩空间：所有印前应用软件的色彩空间设置为ColorMatch RGB，首先在photoshop中选择【编辑】-【颜色设置】进行设置；然后选择【编辑】-【指定配置文件】进行设置；3、校样条件：在photoshop中选择【视图】-【校样设置】-【自定】-【要模拟的设备】中添加indigo的icc，并选择此项。

另外在下方选择【黑场补偿】的选项。

4、保存设置：在图片保存时候，格式选择为jpg格式，并且选择下方的【icc配置文件】；四、校色标准1、使用大琦数码印刷提供的校样稿电子档和纸质版校样稿进行校样；2、纸质版校样稿应该存放在不透光的纸质文件袋内；3、加盟商、设计部、客服部等要保证至少有一台专门用于校色的电脑；4、校色用的或设计用的电脑应配备遮光罩；5、显示器的校正步骤：①显示器预热：显示器打开后预热半小时；②减少动态变化：将室内光源调整到一个可以经常保持的水平，关掉额外光源（最好配备遮光罩），设定显示器的亮度和反差：③桌面背景设置：关掉所有桌面图案，将显示器的背景色改为中性灰；④设定Gamma值，调出Gamma控制面板，选择适当的目标Gamma值，使用的是1.8；⑤校正白场：先在Photoshop中建立一个空白新文件，然后选一张与印刷用同样白度的纸张，点击WhitePoint按钮，拖动三角形滑块直到显示器中的白色与纸样中的白色尽可能的匹配；⑥校正Gamma值：用GammaAdjustment调整，直到三角形滑块上方的双色灰色条中的两种色块视觉效果相近，没有明显界限为止；⑦校正色彩均衡度及灰平衡：点击Balance，调整RGB三色滑标，直至滑标下方的灰梯尺中没有色彩，为一灰色的色阶；⑧校正黑场：点按“BlackPoint”，拖动RGB三色滑标直至滑标下方灰梯尺的暗部与印刷中灰梯尺的暗部感觉一致。

制作软件色彩工作空间检查及色彩管理方案的设置由于经常有客来文件图像为RGB 模式，或文件嵌入了ICC ，需要制作人员特别处理才能生产。

为了提高此类活件的工作效率以及文件规范化，现列出以下规定：一、 文件色彩空间和颜色配置的检查：1) Adobe Photoshop ，Illustrator ，Indesign 色彩空间和颜色检查如下：2) Adobe Acrobat 色彩空间和颜色检查如下：在此检查文件的色彩工作空间。

在此检查文件的颜色配置。

PDF 文件在此检查文件的色彩空间颜色配置。

快捷键：Ctrl+Alt+M二、色彩工作空间、色彩管理方案的设置：1) Adobe Photoshop 软件的色彩工作空间、色彩管理方案的设置如下：2) Adobe Illustrator 软件的色彩工作空间、色彩管理方案的设置如下：RGB 、CMYK 、灰色、专色分别用此色彩工作空间色彩管理方案按此色彩工作空间和色彩管理方案按此3) Adobe Indesign 软件的色彩工作空间、色彩管理方案的设置如下：三、正常修图、裁图、改分辨率、改倍率、同模式接图等制作时对图像模式没有要求的文件由制作员在印能捷里正常转换；四、 必须由RGB 模式转换CMYK 模式才能输出的文件其转换方法是，用PHOTOSHOP 打开所需要转换的RGB 模式的图片：1，单击菜单栏[图层]选项，选择【复制图层】复制一个新图层，色彩工作空间和色彩管理方案按此2，单击菜单栏[窗口]选项，选择【排列\平铺】把两个文件平铺展开。

3,用新复制的文件作色彩转换，在菜单栏选择[编辑]【转换为配置文件】选项。

4，单击【确定】，保存文件。

五、颜色模式的转换的相关知识为了能够在不同场合正确输出图像，有时需要把图像从一种模式转换为另一种模式。

Photoshop 通过执行“图像>模式”子菜单中的命令，来转换需要的颜色模式。

这种颜色模式的转换有时会永久性地改变图像中的颜色值。

Pulse TM ColorElite 系统色彩管理解决方案X-Rite Pulse ColorElite 系统是一套完整的解决方案，作为一位富有创造力的专业人士，您可以使用它对所有设备进行色彩管理：显示器、扫描仪、数字照相机和打印机。

该系统具有准确捕捉色彩的硬件，还具有精确分析和解释数据的软件。

这是一套快速、灵活和全面的色彩管理解决方案，适合您的需要、您的空间并超出您的期望。

为 CRT 和 LCD 显示器创建显示色彩特性文件与 monacoOPTIX 系列色度仪（选购件）一起应用为您的数字照相机和扫描仪创建输入色彩特性文件为您的打印机创建输出色彩特性文件利用强大的色彩特性工具修改和检查现有色彩特性文件Pulse TM ColorElite 系统作为一位富有创造性的专业人员，您应该知道若要成功地完成和传达您的构思，设备的彩色和谐至关重要。

扫描仪、打印机、显示器和数字照相机对色彩的复制不尽相同，甚至同一制造商和型号的打印机之间也有差异。

Pulse ColorElite 系统现在可以使您在整个工作流程中保持色彩一致，保证每时每次都获得充分和精确的结果。

以用户为中心使用 Pulse ColorElite 系统，用户可随意掌控。

与其用户适应于Pulse，它更适应于用户。

它允许您在适用的场合以所需的速度灵活地采取措施。

一旦对目标进行了测量，您可返回至工作站，然后通过简单的几步快速地上载数据。

精确所有系统部件协调工作以减少误差并生成非常专业的结果。

例如，在目标中包括唯一的编码数据，Pulse 系统可几乎消除测量误差，从而节省时间和金钱。

简易Pulse ColorElite 以高级色彩特性描述软件为后盾，使得系统强大而又易用。

手持扫描仪具有单触式启用功能，Pathfinder调整板、内置校正板、点阅读器和扫描速度条，功能清楚分明。

设计独特由于具有精确的功能性和独特的设计，P u l s e ColorElite 色彩管理系统在形式和功能上都领先于同类竞争产品。

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目视管理之颜色管理方法引言在产品设计和开发过程中，颜色管理是一个至关重要的环节。

正确的颜色管理方法可以确保产品在不同平台和设备上保持一致的色彩表现，提高用户体验和产品质量。

本文将介绍几种常用的目视管理之颜色管理方法，并阐述其原理和适用场景。

什么是颜色管理颜色管理是指在不同设备上获取、生成、展示和打印色彩时保持一致的技术和管理方法。

通过颜色管理，可以确保产品在不同显示设备上呈现出一致的色彩效果，并消除因设备差异导致的色彩偏差。

目视管理之颜色管理方法色彩标准化色彩标准化是一种常见且简单的颜色管理方法。

它通过在设计和开发过程中使用标准化的颜色模型和色彩规范，确保产品在不同平台和设备上保持一致的色彩表现。

常见的色彩标准化方法包括使用标准的色彩空间（如sRGB、Adobe RGB等）、标准的色彩模型（如RGB、CMYK等）和标准的色彩规范（如Pantone色卡）。

色彩标准化方法适用于对色彩表现要求不高的应用场景，如网页设计、办公文档等。

它的优点是简单易行，不需要复杂的设备和软件支持。

然而，由于不同设备的色彩响应曲线和色彩空间差异，色彩标准化方法无法完全消除色彩偏差，只能保证相对一致性。

ICC颜色管理系统ICC（International Color Consortium）颜色管理系统是一种基于色彩配置文件（Color Profile）的颜色管理方法。

它通过使用设备特定的色彩配置文件，将色彩信息从一个设备转换为另一个设备的色彩表现，以确保色彩的一致性。

ICC颜色管理系统适用于对色彩表现要求较高的应用场景，如图像处理、印刷出版等。

它的优点是可以根据设备的色彩特性进行精确的色彩转换，有效消除色彩偏差。

然而，ICC颜色管理系统需要支持色彩管理的硬件和软件，在一些低成本设备上可能无法应用。

色彩校正色彩校正是一种通过调整显示设备的色彩设置来达到一致色彩表现的方法。

通过使用专业的色彩校正工具和仪器，对显示设备进行精确校准，可以减小不同设备之间的色彩差异，并实现一致的色彩效果。

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色彩管理详细概述色彩管理是一种使用计算机和软件进行处理和管理色彩的技术。

它旨在确保在不同的设备、平台和媒体上，以一致的方式呈现色彩。

色彩管理非常重要，因为色彩的准确呈现对于许多行业和应用来说至关重要，例如印刷、摄影、设计、网页开发等。

色彩管理的基本原理是通过创建一个基于国际标准的色彩空间来描述和记录色彩。

最常用的色彩空间是RGB（红绿蓝）和CMYK（青、洋红、黄、黑）。

RGB色彩空间广泛用于显示器和数字摄影，而CMYK色彩空间则主要用于印刷。

在色彩管理中，一个重要的组成部分是色彩配置文件。

色彩配置文件是一种描述特定设备如何呈现色彩的文件。

它包含了设备的色彩特性和色彩空间。

每个设备都会有自己的色彩配置文件，这样可以校正设备之间的差异，确保一致的色彩呈现。

色彩管理的流程通常包括以下步骤：1. 校准设备：首先，需要校准每个设备以确保其准确呈现色彩。

这通常涉及使用校准仪器和软件来调整设备的设置。

2. 创建色彩配置文件：接下来，需要为每个设备创建色彩配置文件。

这通常是通过使用色彩管理软件和校准装置来完成的。

该软件将收集设备的色彩特性，并创建一个描述该设备色彩空间的配置文件。

3. 转换色彩空间：当需要在不同的设备和媒体上呈现色彩时，可能需要将色彩从一个色彩空间转换为另一个色彩空间。

这可以通过色彩管理软件来完成。

4. 预览和校对：在进行最终输出之前，可以使用色彩管理软件预览和校对色彩。

这可以帮助确保色彩在不同设备上呈现一致。

5. 输出：最后，可以将色彩管理的文件输出到所需的媒体上，例如打印机、显示器或互联网。

总体而言，色彩管理是一个复杂的过程，需要正确的硬件和软件工具，并确保准确的校准和配置。

通过色彩管理，可以实现在不同设备和媒体上一致和准确的色彩呈现，从而提高工作效率和减少错误。

色彩管理在不同行业和应用中都扮演着重要的角色。

以下是一些具体的应用领域和如何使用色彩管理的示例：1. 印刷和出版业：在印刷和出版业中，色彩准确性至关重要。

调色软件达芬奇中Color management的设置和基础运用色彩空间、LUT、Color Management基本概念由于篇幅限制，本文暂时没有时间来深入解释色彩空间的概念。

这里先做一个非常简短粗糙的概括。

Color Management就是从一个色彩空间到另一个色彩空间的转换。

摄影机的色彩空间是它的传感器能够捕捉到的色彩和对比度(具体概念参见文末注脚详解)。

消费级摄影机的色彩空间较小，高端摄影机的色彩空间要大得多。

摄影机传感器由于制造商不同而五花八门，同时伴随着技术不断进步，摄影机的色彩空间也多得令人眼花缭乱。

显示器(电视屏幕、显示器、电影放映机等)的色彩空间，是显示器所能再现的色彩范围和对比度。

显示器的色彩空间是由国际标准定义的。

广播电视的标准色彩空间是Rec709 Gamma2.4，电影院的投影是P3-DCI。

当摄影机色彩空间和显示设备色彩空间相同时，不需要任何转换。

很多采集设备，包括智能手机、单反、甚至一些专业电影摄影机，它们都记录在Rec 709 Gamma2.4的色彩空间中，因此不需要对它们进行Color Management转换。

为了充分发挥摄影机的性能，高端摄影机的色彩空间都比Rec709 Gamma2.4和DCI-P3更大，解决这个问题的方法就是使用LOG编码。

LOG本质上是一种为保留摄影机全部色彩空间和最大动态范围的方法，然后需要用一种方式将LOG素材转换为显示色彩空间，比如通过LUT，或者通过Color Management(色彩管理)。

LUT通用性强，使用方便。

但是LUT的精度是有限的，LUT通过一个输入和输出值数量有限的表来将一个大的色彩空间转换为一个小的颜色空间，这个过程在理论上信息精度是削弱的，当然以人眼的观看精度是几乎是无法察觉的。

Color Management则不一样，它使用的是精准的数学公式来进行转换，因此信息是有数学般完美的精确。

达芬奇中的Color ManagementColor Management应用于整个项目，所以首先需要在项目设置中激活它。

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From the time it takes to correct mistakes, performre-work, solve inconsistencies, or the limitations it places on which jobs you can run on a certain piece of equipment, color management is tied firmly to your profitability. So, to frame the conversation in a slightly different shade, the discussion is as much about unnecessary costs, wasted supplies and media, lost time, lost revenue, and lost customers as much as it is actually about color itself. Services designed on your feedback. Ricoh’s suite of Color Management Services is structured based on the feedback we’ve received from countless customers in the field, and offersthe flexibility to address your specific needs as an organization. Whether you are unsure where your starting point should be, or are looking to upgrade your internal color management skillset to an expert level, we will craft the strategy that works best for your operations, and your budget. By offering a wide range of services—from Color GAP Analysisto staff training to ongoing Ricoh-performed color management maintenance—we can provide the right solution to match your company’s level of expertise and exact needs.The color chain is complicated. Managing it shouldn’t be.The number of factors that can impact your color management chain is simply staggering. From the quality of supplies and shop lighting, to the vision limitations of employees and operating temperatures in your production space, the variables are endless. Thankfully, we’ve seen them all, and know how to help you enact the right processes to achieve the outcomes your customers are counting on.Ricoh Color Management ServicesWhat do leading commercial printers, ad agencies, publishing houses, a broadcast television brand, and a global fashion label all have in common? They all count on Ricoh Color Management Services to ensure incredible output, every time.The great misconception: color management issues are all about the final output device.When your output isn’t correct, it’s time to look at the color chain as a whole. Think about the way a direct mailer, a book, or even a television show is produced. From the origin of the project, there are countless devices that have an impact on how coloris portrayed and ultimately produced. These include computer monitors, cameras and scanners, device display screens, and more. To address the output, it’s important to look at—and calibrate—the input. No matter what the device or what stage of the workflow it falls within, Ricoh can help align your processes to ensure the end-product meets and exceeds customer expectations.Think we’re limited toRicoh products? Think again.Any brand. Any device that requires color calibration. Ricoh delivers the services required to keep your business at the forefront, no matter who the manufacturer may be. Our skillset encompassesthe full breadth and range of color management dependent assets in your company, including the ability to assess the color vision acuity of your operators. With Ricoh, it takes only one partner to service all of your needs, no matter how complex they may be, or how many brands of equipment live in your organization.National coverage, constant support. Our service structure ensures that help is never far away. With experts positioned around the country,we can quickly service your needs, and respond to critical issues when urgent assistance is required. Ricoh offers a color management service organization that is unparalleled in the industry when it comes to both the number of dedicated experts on hand, and our ability to service the broadest range of devices.Our team is trained for technical—and customer service—excellence.Ricoh’s staff of color management experts bring centuries of industry experience to the table. Our training standard is the IDEAlliance certified Color Management Professional Masters, and all staff has either acquired this certification or is in the process of achieving it. Additionally, we also have more than 20 G7 Expert certified members currently on staff. With an 80+ year legacy of innovation, and having recently celebrated 10 years of success in the production marketplace, Ricoh is uniquely qualified to serve asa trusted partner to help you achieve outstanding business results.Color Management Consulting Services Benefit from a thorough analysis of your current color chain, and gain the practical insight you need to achieve significant gains in quality, consistency, and profitability.Staying a step ahead of the challenges facing your business helps keep you in control of your business. Whether you are striving for operational excellence, or are simply unsure where in the workflow color management issues are impacting your output and bottom line, Ricoh Color Management Consulting Services provide a foolproof placeto start.1. Procurement Analysis Service Whether you’re in publishing, advertising, or simply a marketer with large print volumes being produced for you by an outside vendor, it’s crucial to know that you are receiving the quality you’ve demanded and paid for. Understanding best practices and assuring that they are being followed by suppliers positions your company’s deliverables for greater success.Ricoh’s Procurement Analysis Service is designed to save you the time, frustration, and cost of constantly having to go back and forth with printing vendors when items are not delivered with consistent quality. From the design stage to the finished product, we can help your organization orchestrate a smoothand seamless relationship with suppliers, acting as a neutral third-party that is simply focused on quality.The service includes:• Expert evaluation of the quality of incoming materials• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)• Quality verification of your supply chain• Process analysis and improvement to ensure your long-term successIf you’re not familiar with these services, don’t be surprised. Ricoh has quietly developed a portfolio of services focusedon our customer’s success.•• • • •• • •• •• • •2. Color GAP AnalysisNo matter the state of your current color management chain, whether you simply performroutine calibration or have invested in deeper expertise and equipment, there is always room for improvement. The Color GAP Analysis service puts a Ricoh color expert on-site in your operation to uncover your current strengths and highlight opportunities for improvement. All designed to help you achieve the highest level of color accuracy and repeatability without any additional investments in hardware, software, staff, and environment.The Color GAP Analysis is a conducted through a pre-visit interview, a one-day onsite service session, and thorough follow-up. During the initial interview with the business owner(s), we gain a broad overall view of the print operation’s color processes, perspectives on specific challenges, and insight to identify specific color management goals. Following the executive interview, your Ricoh color expert will explore the effectiveness of your current operating procedures, equipment, and staff asit relates to color management. Depending on your business, the Ricoh Color GAP Analysis may include some or all of the following:After the analysis is completed, the results are documented in a detailed report delivered with our best practices recommendations, which we will walk you through. The report also compares the outcome of the analysis with the goals set during the initial interview, and outlines recommendations to improve workflows, standard operating procedures, environmental conditions, and staff education, as necessary.Color Management Training ServicesEmpower your staff with the knowledge and skills required to deliver and sustain a higher standard of quality on every job, and properly maintain your equipment investment.When your output is your reputation, there is no room for compromise. To achieve the results that keep customers coming back, it takes more than having the right mix of equipment in your business—you need your staff to proactively protect your business interests when it comes to color management. To do this, operators need theknowledge required to troubleshoot jobs, and respond on the fly when unexpected equipment issues arise. • Calibration scheduling and best practices • Device troubleshooting • Peripheral device calibration• Color management communication skills • Supply chain management and quality assurance • Environmental concerns within the production spaceRicoh Color Management Training Services give you the hands-on, practical skills to help keep your organization running at the top of its game. Month after month, year after year. By enabling key members of your staff to serve as the front line against color degradation issues—acrossdevices and across jobs—you not only solidify your reputation as a company that can deliver consistent quality, but you safeguard your bottom line, as well.In addition to G7-specific training and certifications (detailed in this brochure), we offer a host of options for both remote and on-site training to enable your operators to better manage color issues both before and when they occur.Topics include,but are not limited to:Color Conformance and AssistanceOngoing Management ServicesA reliable partnership that delivers continued results.How do you achieve the consistent color output your customers demand and reduce unnecessary operating costs—without investing in additional equipment, software, or specialized staff? Simply choose Ricoh’s Color Conformance and Assistance Services and leave it to us. 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Advanced Implementation Services are offered in addition to standard implementation services for all Ricoh Production Printers.* Note that a network membership with IDEAlliance is required in order to become an IDEAlliance G7 Master printer.Key benefits include:3. Ricoh Certified Operator Training ProgramThe Ricoh Certified Operator Program is designed to maximize the effectiveness of your staff through a system of proven, hands-on training for your Ricoh production printer.Factors such as operator experience, variety of job types in the workflow, substrate complexity, and the physical environment make each job unique. Ourtailored approach allows us to align each engagement within your specific environment.Ricoh trainers work on-site in your facility and deploy training instruction, reference materials, resources, and exercises. The program is designed around your operators’ specific training needs and consists of running live jobs.From system color management to understanding the nuances of specialty colors on a 5th Color Station enabled device, this program empowers your company to enjoy more uptime, less rework, and better profitability.In addition to helping your operators learn how to ensure top-notch color and image quality, topics will be delivered based upon your workflow and printing requirements and may include:• Ricoh Media Library management• TCRU (Trained Customer Replaceable Units) hands-on training• Advanced color management techniques • Image quality optimization• Engine optimization techniquesSpecific requirements and key applications are captured in a customer assessment during the pre-sales phase. 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Ricoh’s G7 Crash CourseSimilar to the G7 Master Printer qualification, the G7 Crash Course delivers complete G7 calibration and operator training, however, it does not include the official submission of qualification paperwork to IDEAlliance.The process is customized to your specific printing equipment and capabilities, and is performed by a Ricoh G7 Expert. Your business has the option to upgrade to the G7 Master Printer qualification at any time following the Crash Course.For customers looking to achieve the skills of a G7 Master Printer, without receiving their formal credentials, the G7 Crash Course offers a budget-friendly option.3. G7 Master Printer QualificationThe Ricoh G7 Master Printer bundle contains all hardware, software,implementation services, and fees for a Ricoh Production Color customer to become an IDEAlliance qualified G7 Master Printer.Define your competitive advantage. Commercial Printers and In-Plants looking for industry best practices Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and/or new marketing tools will find the G7 Master Seal anattractive means to maintain existing customers and attract new clientele as the marketplace grows more competitive.Color Management Services Guide | Version 4 | January 2020It’s true, with so many elements of your business dependent on optimal color managementpractices, it can be difficult to know where to begin.It doesn’t have to be. Nor does it require a major investment on your part, even though thereturn you experience can be substantial.By choosing Ricoh Commercial Printing Color Management Services, you’re aligning yourcompany with the best and brightest experts in the industry. A group with hundreds of yearsof combined experience in production color management. 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