Xerox DocuColor 2045 Color Management Manual

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Color Management Guide B-1B. Glossary Of Color ManagementTermsAbsoluteColorimetricA rendering intent that maps colors to the nearest hue basedupon a perfect illuminant. When printing using this intent,highlights tend to be washed out and colors appear lighter.Associations The DocuSP controller uses stock associations to create colorgroups of similar stocks that can use a single calibration. Once astock is associated with a color group, it ‘inherits’ attributes fromthe group.Calibration Calibration is a process that enables the user to measure theprinter’s output against a known standard, by using aSpectrophotometer to scan test patterns. The process enablesthe user to adjust for “drift” in the color response of the printerand achieve consistent results.CIELAB A standard color space model defined by the CommitteeInternationale de l’Eclairage, an international standardscommittee. L*A*B* is a color space that describes color in termsof human eye response.CMYK A color space model that defines the relative amounts of Cyan,Magenta, Yellow, and Black toner or ink that will be applied to theprint. CMYK can be found in both input and output profiles.Coated Coated refers to whether the stock in use has been coated orwas left uncoated. Generally, prints on coated stock will appearglossier than do prints on uncoated or matte stocks. This visualcolor difference may not be measurable, but it exists.Color Cast The technical term for an overall color imbalance affecting anentire image. The DocuSP controller enables you to adjust thecolor cast in order to balance the image.Colorimetric Refers to mapping an output color directly to the input color.Contrast In display systems, the relation between the intensity of color,brightness, or shading of an area. High-contrast images havedarker shadows and brighter highlights, while low-contrastimages have lighter shadows and duller highlights.