Datacolor Spyder3Print User Manual

Spyder3Print User Guide Index
Welcome to Spyder3Print Here’s an overview of how the application works.
Print Guide Rule. Using the optional Rule for reading targets.
Preferences. Allows access to user configurable settings.
Tools. Describes the advanced functions available from the Tools menu.
Printer Definition. Allows you to define features of your printer for later use.
Configure Printer Settings. Offers assistance in determining the best printer settings
for your uses.
Print Quality Check. Checks that your printer is performing properly.
Media Setting Check. Assists in determining the optimal media setting for
Spyder3Print.
Select Target. Allows the selection, preview, and printing of profiling targets.
Spectro Calibration. Calibrates your spectro to the white tile in the calibration base.
Read Patches. Selects or creates color target measurements in Spyder3Print.
Build Profile Setup. Offers a range of profile settings and adjustments, and builds
profiles accordly.
SpyderProof
TM
. Provides SoftProofs and printed samples using your profile.

Datacolor Spyder3Print Specifications

General

Brand	Datacolor
Model	Spyder3Print
Category	Printer Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Preferences

Sensor

Configures the connection and detection of the Spectro device.

Tools

Exporting Measurements for Other Uses

Saves measurement data in text file formats for external use.

Tools Calibrate function

Initiates the Spectro calibration process from the Tools menu.

Tools Measure function

Launches the measurement window for taking readings.

Printer Definition

Entering Information about Your Printer

Specifies printer, ink, and paper details for profiling.

Configure Printer Settings

Print Settings in Spyder3Print

Printer Driver Settings

Explains how to configure printer driver options for optimal results.

Print Quality Check

Spotting Missing Ink Channels

Media Setting Check

Media Setting Finalization

Select Target

Selecting a Profiling Target

Guides the choice of target for profile creation.

150 Patch Target

225 Patch Target

729 Patch 3 Page Target

Spectro Calibration

Calibrating to the White Tile

Outlines the process of calibrating the Spectro device.

Spectro Connection

Details how to establish a connection between the Spectro and the software.

Connection failure

Read Patches

The Patch Reading Process

Explains how to measure the color patches of a printed target.

Using the Spectro

Build Profile Setup

Naming your Profile

Basic Slider Adjustments

Introduces sliders for adjusting print output and previews.

Color Adjustment Sliders

Details sliders for fine-tuning global color casts.

Viewing Conditions PreciseLight™ Sliders

Shadow and Highlight Tint Sliders

Building a Profile

Finalizes the creation of the custom ICC printer profile.

SpyderProof™

Previewing Slider-Adjusted Profiles

Printing with Custom Profiles

Print Settings in Adobe PhotoShop

Configures Photoshop for printing with custom profiles.

Print Settings in Adobe PhotoShop Elements

Choosing a Rendering Intent

Color Gamuts and Rendering Intents

Choosing a Rendering Intent

Explains different intents for handling out-of-gamut colors.

Understanding Color Gamuts & Colorspaces

SoftProofing

Softproofing Basics

SpyderProof’s SoftProof Function

Details the SoftProof feature within SpyderProof software.

Reference White and Black Controls in Spyder3Print

Photoshop’s Customize Proof Condition Controls

Color Workflow for Digital Photography

Monitor Calibration

Spyder3Print Printer Profiling

Connects image editing to printer profile creation.