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[PDF/X output intent]
The output intent is defined by a profile. The output intent represents what the author had in
mind for the final output of the document. For example, the author creates the document in an
RGB color space, but the document must be printed on a SWOP press. In this case, you can select
a SWOP profile as the [PDF/X output intent].
[PDF overprint simulation]
By default, when you print opaque, overlapping colors, the top colour knocks out the area
underneath. Overprinting prevents knockouts and makes the topmost overlapping printing ink
appear transparent in relation to the underlying ink.
This setting is used by Adobe Acrobat.
This setting is not available for all printer models.
[Force black overprint]
Enable this option to make sure that a black type always overprints colored objects behind it.
[Input profile]
For most objects, color profiles and rendering intents are embedded in the document. However,
objects with a color specification in DeviceRGB or DeviceCMYK have no embedded color profile
and rendering intent. In this dialog, you can specify an input color profile and rendering intent for
these objects. [Input profile] defines a reference color workspace for the color data of the objects
in the document. An [Input profile] is used to define colors in a device independent way.
[DeviceRGB / Embedded profiles]
The following DeviceRGB options are available.
• sRGB
Use this input profile in Windows Office or similar environments.
• [None]
Use this option to use the printer device colors.
• AdobeRGB1998
Use this input profile if the documents are prepared for use on high chroma devices.
• AppleRGB
Use this input profile if the documents are prepared in Apple environments.
• ColorMatchRGB
Use this input profile if the color data was created in a very big color workspace. Make sure
you use [Perceptual] as [Rendering intent] to avoid that color areas clip and to preserve details.
[DeviceCMYK / Embedded profiles]
The DeviceCMYK profiles list contains color profiles as defined by formal standardization
organizations. Select the same CMYK color profile that was used to create the document. Select
no color profile to leave the DeviceCMYK color specification as is.
[Rendering intent]
For most objects, color profiles and rendering intents are embedded in the document. However,
objects with a color specification in DeviceRGB or DeviceCMYK have no embedded color profile
and rendering intent. In this dialog, you can specify an input color profile and rendering intent for
these objects. The [Rendering intent] defines the color conversion strategy that is needed
because colour gamuts differ per device (monitors, printers). The required print quality
determines the rendering intent you need for an optimal color conversion. The following options
are available.
Custom color pre-sets
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