ABOUT COLOR PRINTING
DOCUCOLOR 2060/2045 OPERATOR MANUAL
ABOUT COLOR
PRINTING
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Digital Image Manipulation
Although image reproduction can be a complex process, one of the primary
advantages of capturing an image digitally is that it can be manipulated until you
have achieved the desired output. Imaging software applications are continually
improving image manipulation capabilities to simplify the process.
Sizing
When digitally enlarging an image, the pixels or cells may become visible. The
resulting staircasing, or aliasing, in diagonal lines can be corrected using your
software application to add pixels before resizing.
Sharpening
When converting or scanning an RGB image to a CMYK image, the image may
become fuzzy. Use the sharpen option of your software application to adjust the
clarity of the image.
Color Cast
Color cast is the modification of a hue by the addition of a trace of another hue,
such as yellowish green, pinkish blue, etc. This effect can be added or removed
by adding black, white, or shades of gray points using the color balance option of
your software application.
Important Additional Tips
• Determine the file format.
• Calibrate equipment for the best output, if necessary.
• Include all files, fonts, and linked art.
• Determine the best way to store your data for reprint capability.
• Determine whether the data can be compressed for storage without
degrading print quality to unacceptable levels. If quality is unacceptable
after compression, consider storage methods that do not require
compression.
