This Media Model is recommended if you are using an ICC Workflow.

For an ICC workflow using Basic Density Curves is the most simple and straightforward method to create target densites. It automatically sets the maximum density values and provides good contrast for bright images and a smooth gradients. It's recommended to leave the maximum target densites as is to ensure consistency with recalibration.

Once the calibration swatches are read, choose the Basic Density Curves tab.  Remember to use the calibration data and existing calibration table that were created during the reading of the calibration swatches.  Verify the radio button and selected table are the same names as those created in the previous step. 

To build this media model:

1. Click > Build Table and then click > Next.
2. Click > Build Linearization.
3. Click > Build.
4. A series of tabs will display the Target Densities, Swatch Measurements, and Lineaizarion curves.
5. Review the data and analyze the curves before continuing to Ink Limits.

Desired Target Tab

The first tab represents the desired targets. This is what you want based on your ink restriction target densities and calibration data.

On this tab you can modify the N-Factor and Scale to adjust the curves.

Advanced Profiling Tip: When reviewing the curve, you'll notice that the slope is steady up to about 70% density. Once density increases above 70%, some posterization (loss of detail) can occur. This media model allows you the controls to adjust the NFactor values (used to calculate mid-tone densities) and DMax values (maximum density) to achieve optimal output. If you modify the Dmax values you run the risk of "locking" in those values which can cause issues with recalibration especially if the printer is able to achieve a higher density that what is "locked". This media model is much like driving an automobile with a manual transmission on your road trip - while you have more control over which gear you use for which part of the trip, you have to do a lot of shifting during the journey. 

Swatch Measurement Tab

The second tab is the data from your readings. This is what got from reading in the calibration data from the current output.

Linearization Table Tab

The third tab is the corrections. This is the "compromise" between the two previous sets of curves to create a linear output.

Once you have determined the Media Model you are now ready for the next step - Ink Limits.

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