Color Profiles for MINOLTA-QMS magicolor Printers
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INTRODUCTION
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ICM (Image Color Matching for Windows)/
ICC (International Color Consortium for Macintosh)-compliant profiles for
your printer are provided on the Software Utilities CD-ROM or available
from the Internet at www.minolta-qms.com. Both host and simulation profiles
are provided for your printer.
Host profiles are copied to your workstation and work with
application-specific color management systems, such as that in
Illustrator, Photoshop, and CorelDRAW 10. Host profiles can also be used
by ICM 1.0 (Windows 95) and ICM 2.0 (Windows XP/Me/2000/98).
Simulation profiles are downloaded to the printer's hard disk and allow
the printer to convert color data received. To use simulation profiles your printer
must have an installed hard disk.
This readme file explains how to download host and simulation profiles.
Consult your printer and application documentation for more information about
color profiles.
DOWNLOADING COLOR PROFILES FROM THE INTERNET
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1 Using your Internet browser, go to www.minolta-qms.com.
2 Choose Online Help and Drivers.
3 Select your printer from the drop-down list.
4 Select the appropriate platform.
5 Locate and download the color profile.
DOWNLOADING COLOR PROFILES FROM CD-ROM
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Host Profiles
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Host profiles are optimized for printer resolutions, halftone screens,
and media types. Host profiles are located on the CD-ROM in the
utilities\color\host icm profiles directory.
FILE HALFTONE RESOLUTION
MC3300S.(ICC/ICM) Agfa Balanced Screening Standard
MC3300Q.(ICC/ICM) Agfa Balanced Screening Quality
MC3300F.(ICC/ICM) Agfa Balanced Screening Fine
Simulation Profiles
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The following simulation profiles can be downloaded to your printer if your
printer has a hard disk installed. These profiles are located on the
CD-ROM in the utilities\color\printer icc profiles directory.
FILE DESCRIPTION
DIC.(ICC/ICM) DIC Ink Set Simulation
INKJET.(ICC/ICM) InkJet Proofer
TOYO.(ICC/ICM) TOYO Ink Set Simulation
HOST PROFILE INSTALLATION
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Windows
1 Using Windows Explorer, open the directory containing the host profiles.
2 Copy the profile file(s) that you need to one of the following directories on your PC:
-- (Windows 9x, Me) Windows\System\Color
-- *(Windows NT4) y\System32\Color
-- *(Windows 2000, XP) y\System32\Spool\Drivers\Color
* where y is "Windows" or "Winnt" depending on your PC's directory naming.
Macintosh
1. Open the folder containing the host profiles.
2. Copy the icc files to one of the following folders, depending on the
MacOS/ColorSync version installed.
--System Folder/Preferences/ColorSync Profiles
--System Folder/ColorSync Profiles
Host Profile Usage
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Windows and Macintosh
Some applications, like Microsoft Publisher, automatically install
host profiles. Others, like CorelDRAW 10, do not. If your application
doesn't install profiles automatically, refer to the application
documentation to install the profile.
SIMULATION PROFILE INSTALLATION
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Windows
Use the MINOLTA-QMS Download Manager to download simulation profiles
to your printer's hard disk. See your printer documentation and the
Download Manager online help for more information.
Macintosh
Instructions for installing simulation profiles from a Macintosh are available
from our Color Application Notes web page at
www.minolta-qms.com/support/color_notes/index.html (select your printer
from the drop-down list of products), and from the MINOLTA-QMS Answer Base.
The Answer Base is a free interactive online technical support system. It answers
common questions and provides diagnostic advice — 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. To access the Answer Base, go to www.minolta-qms.com/support/index.html
and select Answer Base.
NOTE: Visit our website to check on the availability of the MINOLTA-QMS
Download Manager for the Macintosh Operating System. The
Download Manager allows you to download fonts, color profiles,
and overlay files to your printer from a Macintosh OS.
Go to www.minolta-qms.com/support/index.html and select
your printer from the Color Printers list. From your printer's support page,
you can download printer drivers, PPDs, color profiles, documentation, and
printer utilities such as the MINOLTA-QMS Download Manager for Macintosh.
Simulation Profile Usage
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Windows
You can use CrownView or properties of the MINOLTA-QMS PostScript
printer driver to identify the simulation profile that the printer uses. See
your printer documentation or the printer driver's online help for more information.
Macintosh
Before downloading the files to the printer, renaming the profile filenames to
custsim1.icc, custsim2.icc, and custsim3.icc allows you to choose
Custom 1, Custom 2, or Custom 3 as the Simulation setting from the PPD.
Trademark Acknowledgments
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MINOLTA-QMS, CrownView, and magicolor are registered trademarks of
MINOLTA-QMS, Inc.
MINOLTA is a trademark of MINOLTA Co., Ltd.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
Copyright (c) 2003 by MINOLTA-QMS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.