The purpose of this Manual is to address principal issues pertaining to the reproduction of digital images by the four-color printing process. Digital references, calibration tools, and resources necessary for quality results are included.

- Color Theory
- Principles of Color Management
- Factors Affecting Color
- Viewing Originals and Monitor Calibration
- Graphic Resolution, File Types, and File Sizes
- Photoshop Tools and Separation Settings
- Scanning Fundamentals
- Calibration Tools
- Contrast and Color Balance
- Color Correction Methodology
- Use of the Reference Colors
- Reference Color Swatches
- Target Colors
- Flesh Tones
- Avoidable Hazards
- Common Errors
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Sample Pages

Color Models and Gamut

Explanation of Target Colors

Digital Values for Flesh Tones
African, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic

State of the Art Reproduction
Kodak Approval XP4 Proofs and Polychrome Gold Thermal Plates
175 LPI CTP Imaged with Heidelberg Creo Trendsetter
Heidelberg 102 CD 6+L Press with CPC 21 Spectrometer
Archival Art Grade Scheufelen Parilux Gloss Coated Paper

Swatch Section with 12,000+ Calibrated CMYK Colors

Digital Values for Target Colors

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