Introduction
This guide is intended to give you the information you need to know in order to be successful when profiling with ONYX workflow products. It covers specific instructions for using Media Manager and the built-in ICC Profile Generator that comes with ProductionHouse to get the best possible color output for your printing system. The Media Manager section outlines the additional features of the program.
The information is listed sequentially and new users may want to start with Profiling Fundamentals and then Getting Started - Preparing to Profile before exploring the information within Profiling Workflow. The Tips & Tricks area may be most useful to advanced users who understand the profiling workflow and are looking for specialized information.
As you come across concepts or terms with which you are not totally familiar, feel free to reference the Glossary which is a complete index of the information. Important concepts or steps in the process may have additional links which are cross-referenced. Clicking on any link will redirect you to a new page for further information. You can also use your browser <Back and Forward> buttons to navigate.
To get started, click the links below and select the topic(s) you are most interested in exploring.
Media Manager
In this section you can find information about the main features and tools within this software module.
Profiling Fundamentals
In this section you can find information about Color Theory, Color Management, and Understanding Print Quality. It also covers the difference between a "media" and a "mode", and why profiling is important.
Getting Started - Preparing to Profile
In this section you can find information about Preparing Your Printer, Configuring Color Sampling Devices, Configuring Printer Capabilities, and setting up Media Manager and RIP-Queue.
Profiling Workflow
In this section you can find information about Profile for Purpose and Profiling Step By Step.
Tips & Tricks
In this section you can find information about profiling for different ink configuration or printer technologies as well as general tips & tricks.
Glossary
In this section you can find a complete index of information and includes color, profiling, and digital-printing terminology.
