Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality andCorrecting Image Data > Specifying Color Correction > Optimal Photo Printing of Image DataOptimal Photo Printing of Image DataWhen people print images taken with digital cameras, they sometimes feel that the printed color tonesdiffer from those of actual image or those displayed on the monitor.To get the print results as close as possible to the desired color tones, you must select a printingmethod that is best suited to the application software used or to your purpose.Color ManagementDevices such as digital cameras, scanners, monitors, and printers handle color differently. Colormanagement (color matching) is a method that manages device-dependent "colors" as a common colorspace. For Windows, a color management system called "ICM" is built into the operating system.sRGB and Adobe RGB are popularly used as common color spaces. Adobe RGB has a wider colorspace than sRGB.ICC profiles convert device-dependent "colors" into a common color space.By using an ICC profile and carrying out color management, you can draw out the color space of theimage data within the color reproduction area that the printer can express.Selecting a printing method suited to the image dataThe recommended printing method depends on the color space (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the imagedata or the application software to be used. There are two typical printing methods. Check the colorspace (Adobe RGB or sRGB) of the image data and the application software to be used, and then selectthe printing method suited to your purpose.To print using Canon Digital Photo ColorTarget data: sRGB dataPrinting method: Adjusting Colors with the Printer DriverTo print using the color space of the data effectivelyTarget data: Adobe RGB data or sRGB dataApplication software: An ICC profile can or cannot be specified.Printing method: Printing with ICC ProfilesPage topPage 326 of 947 pagesOptimal Photo Printing of Image Data
