This article explains how to open a spot color from CalderaSubmit DTF in CalderaColor and prepare a ColorBook to review and fine-tune its reproduction.
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This feature requires CalderaSubmit DTF v2.7 or later and CalderaColor installed on the same workstation.
CalderaColor is a new Caldera application for creating, managing, and refining color configurations for professional print workflows. It will soon be available in CalderaDock > Tools.
Fine-tune a spot color in CalderaColor
Use Fine-tune in CalderaColor to open a selected spot color in CalderaColor and create a ColorBook for reviewing and adjusting its reproduction.
- Open the Spot Colors module and select the spot color you want to fine-tune.
- Set the spot color mapping to Simulated: Process. The Fine-tune in CalderaColor action then becomes available:
- Click Fine-tune in CalderaColor. CalderaColor opens with the spot color name, supported ink percentages, and usable media dimensions transferred from CalderaSubmit.
- Review the reference color and configure the ColorBook in CalderaColor.
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Ink channels set to 0% or 100% are automatically locked in CalderaColor, so they are not varied when generating the ColorBook.
Transferred ink values
CalderaColor receives the percentages for supported ink channels: cyan, magenta, yellow, black, red, green, blue, orange, violet, and white. Other ink channels are not transferred.
Media dimensions
The transferred dimensions represent the usable media area, excluding margins and space reserved for cut marks, color bars, and slicer marks when applicable.
For roll media, only the usable width is transferred. CalderaColor keeps its existing page-height setting.
Next steps
For further instructions, see: Create and refine your ColorBook.