You can define the CMYK values of a spot color by typing the numerical
values, by selecting a visual match from a pattern of color swatches, or by measuring the color of a
physical object using a measurement device.
The Spot Color Matching print option automatically matches spot colors with their best CMYK
equivalents so that spot colors can be simulated using the CMYK colorants. However, you may want to
adjust the default CMYK equivalents to achieve a better match for your specific printing conditions.
You can modify spot color definitions using Spot Colors.
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In Device Center, click the
Resources tab and click Spot
Colors.
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Find and double-click the spot color.
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Do one (or a combination) of the following:
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To edit the CMYK percentage values directly, click in the C, M, Y, or K field and
type a new value. Use the Tab key to move from one field to the next. The new color is displayed
next to Current Pick.
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To select a new color visually, click a color patch in the lower area of the dialog
box.
The selected color becomes the new Current Pick and is
displayed in the center patch of the center cluster. Neighboring patches show updated hue variations
from the center patch, in the hue directions indicated by the colored arrows. The left and right
clusters show variations of saturation or brightness (whichever is selected for Tuning
Mode) from the center cluster. To control the degree of variation in the neighboring
patches, move the slider closer to Fine (for smaller variation) or
Coarse (for larger variation). To see the CMYK value of any patch displayed
under Toner Usage, move the cursor over the patch.
Note: When you select certain colors, an exclamation
point icon may appear in the upper-right corner of the dialog box. This icon indicates that one or
more colorants have reached their maximum values.
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To select a new color using a measurement instrument, see Measure
and import spot color values.
- To print a test page, click Print.
Matching spot colors accurately on a monitor is very difficult. Always print a test page to
get the proper color match.
- Click OK to save your edits.
