130] - Proof the output on the monitor [Adobe Illustrator CS - Mac OS X]

7. Configure the Proof Setup dialog box in order to proof the output on the monitor, View Menu

> Proof Setup > Custom…:

• Profile: Select the profile of the output device you want to proof; the printer profile generally

depends on the printer model, media type and print quality. If you don’t have it on the list,

you should copy it to the next folder:

/Library/ColorSync/Profiles

• Intent: Perceptual (for RGB images) or Relative Colorimetric (for CMYK images).

• Click OK.

• Now, you can retouch your image and the monitor will show you how it’s going to look once

you’ve printed it.

8. RIP settings, File menu > Print…:

• Page Setup…:

o Format for: Select the printer (ex. hp_designjet_130_RIP).

o Paper Size: Select the paper size of the media loaded on the printer.

o Orientation: Select the orientation of your image on the paper.

o Click OK.

• Printer... button:

o Printer Features > Media Options (Mac OS X v10.3):

• Select the Media Type that is loaded on the printer, it should be the same

as selected in the Proof Setup dialog box.

• Print Mode: Best, it should be the same as selected in the Proof Setup

dialog box (proof setup profile).