Custom sized targets can be created if the sizes above will not fit your printer. Send an email and let us know the maximum printable area of your output device. If image opens in browser, OPTION/ALT click on the above links to download. All files are Zipped for Macintosh or Windows users. Having problems unzipping files? Be sure to download the latest version of StuffIt Expander (Mac & PC) at http://www.stuffit.com

 

Printing:

Adobe has released a free utility called Adobe Color Print Utility for printing these targets which is the best way to handle this task.

Go to http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/no-color-management-option-missing.html

Optional download area IF Adobe's servers are problematic:

Mac: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qmr20ktrovjlzilkem17j/ACPU.dmg 18

Windows: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i06u85lp88sr0bg4rgkpm/ACPU.zip

I have a video showing you how to use the Adobe Color Print Utility for printing targets. If you want to skip all the instructions below, just watch this video: How to print targets using the Adobe Color Print Utility

Here is a PDF for Mac users on printing with the ColorSync Utility under Catalina to Monterey.

 

For Canon users printing out of Photoshop using the Canon Export Module, set the print mode and output profile as seen here: http://digitaldog.net/files/Canon_Export_Module.jpg

 

Optionally, for a PDF from X-Rite that will walk you through these steps, click on this link for EPSON and CANON printers. Go here:

http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_learning.aspx?action=browse&parent=3&topic=7#article

 

If you're printing from an Ink-Jet printer, be sure all your inks are firing (do a head cleaning first). The color patches should output a solid, clean color.

 

Do not alter the target files in any way other than re-sampling (NOT RESIZING) if desired (not recommended).

The files must be output at 100% of the size downloaded. Do NOT crop off the black triangles.

Double check, as seen below, that the black triangles are not cut off! They measure approximately 203mm from side to side.

IF YOUR PRINTER CANNOT print to this size at 100% without cropping, email us for smaller targets.

 

BEFORE YOU SEND THE 2 PAGE TARGET, DOUBLE CHECK IT MEASURES about 203MM OR WE CANNOT MEASURE IT!

Do NOT convert the files in any way when opening these TIFFs. Targets are untagged and do not need an assigned profile.

You can use a type layer to label the targets using Photoshop's type tool if you wish. Targets are in 16-bit. You can resample down to 8-bit for output should your print driver not support 16-bit files (most can).

 

Preparing the printed targets:

Specify printer (and media) so we can name your profile (for example Epson_3880Luster). You can write this on the targets using a pen, below the color patches or use a type layer.

Send targets without folding or you could damage the printed patches! The patches must be clean and clearly readable.

Add your Email address so we can send the profile. Be sure that you do not have a Spam Filter that would inhibit us from sending you the profile.

Please note the following about delivery and turn-around time: Profiles are usually built within 24 hours of receipt. Note "issues" with U.S. Mail, including Priority Mail!

 

If you are in a hurry to have your profiles generated, it is advised that you send via Federal Express.

It is not uncommon for the U.S. mail to take over one week to deliver to Santa Fe.

If you have any questions about handling these files please call us before you output the targets.

 

Select the correct paper MEDIA SETTING for your papers.

**Download this test file for visually examining ink density. Used to test best media settings for 3rd party papers

 

How to use these ICC profiles in Photoshop: Using profiles in Photoshop 5.0 though CS4 with printer drivers and Export Modules and how to set drivers to print targets. This is still pertinent for Photoshop 2020 and all previous versions.