FAQ

General

Is there an integrated help function available in GMG ColorPlugin?

No, but as of version 1.3.3, you can access our GMG ColorPlugin Help Center on the internet directly from the application. To do so, please click on the question mark icon at the top. This will open the Help Center start page in your default browser.

Are there any tutorials on GMG ColorPlugin?

Yes, under https://www.gmgcolor.com/support/help/colorplugin/cpi-system/license.htm, you can find a Quick Start Guide that will guide you through the most important functions. Additionally, you can watch our video tutorials in the Tutorials & Walkthroughs section on our download page.

What is the definition of "multicolor"?

In a multicolor workflow, the standard CMYK ink set is extended with additional colors, thus enhancing the color space. Especially the 7-ink combination CMYK + OGV, i.e. the additional use of orange, green, and violet, can be very beneficial. With these seven inks, you can cover a very wide range of spot colors without changing inks on the press.

Although multicolor workflows are particularly appreciated in commercial and art printing, they offer clear advantages in other areas as well:

  • The enhanced color space, also called ECG from Enhanced Color Gamut, enables print products more true-to-original.
  • Your pictures will be richer in contrast due to increased luminosity and saturation.
  • Separated spot colors are better reproduced, so that you can also display extreme product colors with colorimetric accuracy.
  • You save time and money, because no process color needs to be changed and no ink unit needs to be cleaned when spot colors are requested.

There are also multicolor workflows with less or more than 7 inks.

Download & Installation

Where can I find the latest GMG ColorPlugin version?

You can find the current version in our download center under https://gmgcolor.com/support/download/product/colorplugin/.

What should I consider when updating Adobe® Photoshop®?

If the update is only a patch, no action is required. If the update is a new major version (e.g. from CC 2022 to 2023), please download and install GMG ColorPlugin again to make it available in your updated Adobe® Photoshop® version.

How can I uninstall GMG ColorPlugin completely?

The procedure depends on whether you are using GMG ColorPlugin on a Windows or Mac operating system.
  1. Exit Adobe® Photoshop®.
  2. On the left side of your Windows task bar, click the button Start and choose Settings > Apps > Apps & features.

    A list of all your installed applications opens.

  3. Choose the GMG ColorPlugin entry from the list.
  4. Click the button Uninstall.
    A dialog opens.
  5. In the dialog, click the button Uninstall.
  6. Please wait until the Windows installer has finished the process.
  7. In your file manager, open the directory C:\Users\[User Name]\AppData\Local\Temp.
  8. Delete the folder GMG.
  9. In your file manager, open the directory C:\Users\Public\GMG.
  10. Delete the folders PhotoshopPlugin and GMG ColorPlugin.

GMG ColorPlugin has now been completely removed from your system.

  1. Exit Adobe® Photoshop®.
  2. In your file manager, open the directory Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Plug-Ins/CC.
  3. Into your file manager's search bar, enter GMG and, under search options, click the button Plug-Ins.
    After this, all GMG plugins located under Plug-Ins and its sub-directories are shown. They all begin with a GMG prefix.
  4. Delete all these plugins.
  5. In your file manager, open the directory Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support.
  6. Delete the folder GMG.
  7. In your file manager, open the directory Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/ColorPlugin.
  8. Delete the folder GMG_ExtensionStartupManager.
  9. Delete the folder GMG_ColorPlugin_WelcomeTour.
  10. In your file manager, open the directory Macintosh HD/ /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEPServiceManager4/extensions/ColorPlugin.
  11. Delete the folder GMG_ExtensionStartupManager.
  12. Delete the folder GMG_ColorPlugin_WelcomeTour.

GMG ColorPlugin has now been completely removed from your system.

Licenses

Which licenses are available for GMG ColorPlugin?

There are three different soft licenses available:
  • GMG ColorPlugin Standard
  • GMG ColorPlugin Pro
  • GMG ColorPlugin Packaging Pro

The following table shows which GMG ColorPlugin license you need to use different features.
By clicking on the feature name in the Permissions column, you'll be forwarded to the corresponding feature description.

Feature Packaging Pro Pro Standard
ColorConversion
ColorConversion with InkOptimizer  
Use your own custom profiles  
ChannelChanger    
ChannelExtender    
ChannelRemover    
MinDot Adjust and Preview    
Export ICC    

Do I need further software or licenses in addition to my GMG ColorPlugin license?

This depends on which plugin features you want to use. For most functions, you only need a suitable Adobe® Photoshop® version (CC 2015 or higher), but some require additional software and / or licenses.

The following table shows the additional requirements for some GMG ColorPlugin features:

Feature GMG OpenColor 2.4* GMG OpenColor Separation Option module* GMG ProfileEditor*
ChannelChanger  
ChannelExtender  
OpenColor Preview  
Create your own custom profiles in GMG OpenColor  
Create your own custom profiles in GMG ProfileEditor    

*) GMG ProfileEditor, GMG OpenColor, and the GMG OpenColor Separation module are fee-based.

Is there a license dongle available for GMG ColorPlugin?

No, there are no hardware licenses available for GMG ColorPlugin, but soft licenses can be ordered instead. If you are interested in such a license, please contact one of our sales channel partners.

Do I need a new license after updating GMG ColorPlugin?

No, your GMG ColorPlugin license is valid across all versions and does not need to be updated, even when upgrading to a new major version.

Can GMG ColorPlugin be used by multiple user accounts on the same computer?

Yes, GMG ColorPlugin supports user changes on the same hardware as of version 1.3.3 and adjusts all necessary settings automatically in the background for you.

Can I use GMG ColorPlugin from different workplaces?

No, temporary workspace changes, as with floating license models, are not supported because the GMG ColorPlugin license is bound to a specific hardware.

What should I consider when changing my hardware or computer?

GMG ColorPlugin licenses are hardware-bound. If you want to permanently change your computer or replace certain hardware components, you first have to deactivate your current license and request an updated one for the new hardware. To do that, an active internet connection is required.

Please note that the license must be deactivated on the old hardware before you make any changes to it or change the workspace entirely. Otherwise, problems may occur.

On the old hardware:

  1. Open Adobe® Photoshop® on the old hardware.
  2. Activate the checkbox under [Main Menu] > Windows > Extensions (legacy) > GMG ColorPlugin.

    The GMG ColorPlugin window opens.

  3. In the upper bar, click the Gear Icon to open the GMG ColorPlugin Preferences dialog.
  4. Under Licensing, click the button Licensing....

    The License Overview window opens.

  5. Choose Offline as way of licensing.

  6. Click the button Request License.

    A license request file will be created and saved as GMGLicenceRequest0_xx.lrq to your desktop.

  7. Send an e-mail to [email protected], asking for license deactivation on the current hardware and including the following information:
    • the .lrq license request file
    • the serial number (shown in the License Overview)
    • the ColorPlugin option (Standard, Pro, or Packaging Pro)
    • your company name

    In return, you will receive a new .lic license file.

  8. After receiving the .lic file, open the GMG ColorPlugin License Overview again.

  9. Click the button Activate License and upload the .lic file received via e-mail.

    Now, the license for the old hardware is deactivated and the license overview is empty.

  10. Create a screenshot of the License Overview window with its empty list and save it for later.

    Please make sure that you can also access the screenshot from new hardware later. We recommend saving it to a network location.

    11. On the new hardware:

  11. Open Adobe® Photoshop® on the new hardware.
  12. Activate the checkbox under [Main Menu] > Windows > Extensions (legacy) > GMG ColorPlugin.

    The GMG ColorPlugin window opens.

  13. In the upper bar, click the Gear Icon to open the GMG ColorPlugin preference dialog.
  14. Under General, click the button Licensing....

    The License Overview window opens.

  15. Choose Offline as way of licensing.

  16. Click the button Request License.

    A license request file will be created and saved as GMGLicenceRequest0_xx.lrq to your desktop.

  17. Send an e-mail to [email protected], asking for license reactivation on the current hardware and including the following information:
    • the .lrq license request file
    • the screenshot created and saved during step 9
    • the ColorPlugin option (Standard, Pro, or Packaging Pro)
    • your company name

  18. In return, you will receive a new .lic license file.

  19. After receiving the lic file, open the GMG ColorPlugin License Overview again.

  20. Click the button Activate License and upload the .lic file received via e-mail.

    Now, the license is activated for your new hardware and GMG ColorPlugin can be used on it.

Please note that the license must be deactivated on the old hardware before you make any changes to it or change the workspace entirely. Otherwise, problems may occur.

On the old hardware:

  1. Open Adobe® Photoshop® on the old hardware.
  2. Activate the checkbox under [Main Menu] > Windows > Extensions (legacy) > GMG ColorPlugin.

    The GMG ColorPlugin window opens.

  3. In the upper bar, click the Gear Icon to open the GMG ColorPlugin preference dialog.
  4. Under General, click the button Licensing....

    The License Overview window opens.

  5. Choose Offline as way of licensing.

  6. Click the button Request License.

    A license request file will be created and saved as GMGLicenceRequest0_xx.lrq to your desktop.

  7. Send an e-mail to [email protected], asking for license deactivation on the current hardware and including the following information:
    • the .lrq license request file
    • the serial number (shown in the License Overview)
    • the ColorPlugin option (Standard, Pro, or Packaging Pro)
    • your company name

    In return, you will receive a new .lic license file.

  8. After receiving the .lic file, open the GMG ColorPluginLicense Overview again.

  9. Click the button Activate License and upload the .lic file received via e-mail.

    Now, the license for the old hardware is deactivated and the license overview is empty.

  10. Create a screenshot of the License Overview window with its empty list and save it for later.

    Please make sure that you can also access the screenshot from new hardware later. We recommend saving it to a network location.

    11. On the new hardware:

  11. Open Adobe® Photoshop® on the new hardware.
  12. Activate the checkbox under [Main Menu] > Windows > Extensions (legacy) > GMG ColorPlugin.

    The GMG ColorPlugin window opens.

  13. In the upper bar, click the Gear Icon to open the GMG ColorPlugin preference dialog.
  14. Under General, click the button Licensing....

    The License Overview window opens.

  15. Choose Offline as way of licensing.

  16. Click the button Request License.

    A license request file will be created and saved as GMGLicenceRequest0_xx.lrq to your desktop.

  17. Send an e-mail to [email protected], asking for license reactivation on the current hardware and including the following information:
    • the .lrq license request file
    • the screenshot created and saved during step 9
    • the ColorPlugin option (Standard, Pro, or Packaging Pro)
    • your company name

  18. In return, you will receive a new .lic license file.

  19. After receiving the lic file, open the GMG ColorPluginLicense Overview again.

  20. Click the button Activate License and upload the .lic file received via e-mail.

    Now, the license is activated for your new hardware and GMG ColorPlugin can be used on it.