The print process starts as soon as you create a file. It is a good idea to set your color preferences before starting to work. A color space is a range of possible colors.
The IC works in both an Adobe RGB 1998 and U.S. Web Coated CMYK (SWOP) v2 color space.
What is a Color Space?
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A color space in general is a set of colors that has been defined in some way. Typically they are colors that a given device is able to display or print.
The set of all the colors that can be found in a given color space is called its gamut. If a color is outside of this range and thus for example cannot be displayed or printed, we say it is out of the gamut
How to Change your Color Settings
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How to Change your Color Settings in Photoshop
Edit menu > Color Settings
Settings > North America Prepress 2
Do not change the color space by toggling between RGB and CMYK via Image menu > Mode. You will lose critical pixel data by using this method.
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How to Change your Color Settings in Adobe Bridge
It’s good practice to synchronize your color settings in Adobe Bridge.
With Bridge open, do the following:
Edit menu > Color Settings
North America Prepress 2 > Apply
For More Information
Adobe: Keeping Color Consistent
Linkedin Learning: Understanding Color Management