DisplayMaker Legacy ColorMark+ - User Guide

1-6 What is ColorMark+?
What is ColorMark+? ColorMark+ is a suite of software applications that enhances the
standard ColorMark Color Management System and ColorSpan
Print Server Software. ColorMark+ enables you to:
◆ Create and edit custom color profiles — profiles measure, or
characterize, the color properties of a specific media and ink
combination to ensure accurate and consistent color match-
ing. When you create a profile, it is automatically saved in
both ColorSpan (.CX) and ICC (.ICM) formats.
◆ Adjust the color properties in ColorSpan RIP Saver files —
the Color Adjustment Tool enables you to interactively adjust
the color properties of a document and print it again without
re-RIPing the file.
ColorMark Profiles ColorMark+ enables you to adjust the profile for a given ink and
media combination, or create a new profile for a third-party
(non-ColorSpan) media. These profiles can be shared with other
servers running the same version of the ColorMark+ software.
ICC Profiles The ICC profiles generated by the ColorMark+ software are used
by applications on a client workstation. You can use ICC profiles
on workstations that meet the following requirements:
◆ Application Program - the application program used to print
with an ICC profile must be able to use ICC profiles and gen-
erate color separations.
Macintosh OS Workstations
◆ Operating System -Macintosh OS version 8.5 or greater
◆ Apple LaserWriter 8.65 or later (may be downloaded from
http://www.apple.com/)
◆ Apple ColorSync — ColorSync is required to use ICC profiles
with Macintosh applications, and is included with the Macin-
tosh OS. ColorSpan recommends that you install the latest
release of ColorSync, which is available from the Apple web
site at http://www.apple.com/colorsync. This site also con-
tains extensive background information to help you establish
an ICC workflow from scanner to monitor to printer.