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Optimal Photo Printing of Image DataWhen people print images taken with digital cameras, they sometimes feel that the printed color tones differfrom 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 printing methodthat 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 is one of the common color spaces that is frequently used.ICC profiles convert device-dependent "colors" into a common color space. By using an ICC profile andcarrying out color management, you can draw out the color space of the image data within the colorreproduction area that the printer can express.Note• Normally, image files are saved in JPEG format. Some digital cameras allow you to save images in aformat called RAW. RAW data refers to an image saving format that requires a computer to developthe image. You can embed an input ICC profile tag into a RAW file by using special applicationsoftware.Selecting a Printing Method Suited to the Image DataThe recommended printing method depends on the color space of the image data or the applicationsoftware to be used.There are two typical printing methods.Check the color space of the image data and the application software to be used, and then select theprinting method suited to your purpose.Adjusting Colors with the Printer DriverThis section describes the procedure for printing data by using the color correction function of theprinter driver.Select this function when you want to print impressions that are close to those displayed on themonitor, for example, if you corrected the colors while checking the print image on the monitor.Printing with ICC ProfilesDescribes the procedure for printing by using the color space of the image data effectively.You can print with a common color space by setting up the application software and the printer driverso that the color management matches the input ICC profile of the image data.The method for setting up the printer driver differs depending on the application software to be used.412