Winfried Berberich 15.03.2019, 22:17 #1

Scanning and Printing of Digital and Analog Media

Hello, If anyone is having issues in this area, feel free to reach out.
I work with two scanners, Heidelberger Topaz-II, a Canon C1+ digital press, and a Canon CLS 1100, as well as inkjet printers. As a photographer and scan operator, I can definitely offer some tips, especially when it comes to color calibration.
Best regards, Winfried
Wilfried Voßen 04.02.2023, 10:06 #2
Hi Winfried – I need to get up to speed on the topic of "printing photos," but first, I have a quick question: When I submit a photo for printing, how should I provide it—RGB or CMYK?
Andreas F 04.02.2023, 12:19 #3
Hello, Simply put, the RGB color space is used for display on monitors, while CMYK is for printing. The service provider will convert it for you. If you want consistent, reproducible results, ask them to send you the ICC print profile.
Best regards, Andreas
Wilfried Voßen 04.02.2023, 14:07 #4
Thanks so much for the info, Andreas – it looks like most companies actually offer some options.
Winfried Berberich 04.02.2023, 14:10 #5
As Andreas mentioned, when it comes to professional book printing, CMYK is the standard. However, there are many different profiles. Ask the printer to send you the specific profile they use. For pure photo printing, you can also submit RGB files, preferably using the Adobe RGB 1998 profile. When printing entire books or brochures, convert all images to CMYK and submit them as a PDF file—not as an editable file like InDesign. The service provider usually selects the ICC profile themselves, but it’s better to check with them beforehand if you’re not an expert. Often, they’ll offer to handle this for you, but keep in mind it may cost a bit more.
Wilfried Voßen 04.02.2023, 14:43 #6
@Winfried Berberich - Thank you very much for the information, Winfried.
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