Add Characterizations

It is best practice to start with one characterization (e.g. CMYK) in GMG OpenColor and add the other characterizations by duplicating and editing this first characterization (because the parameters Printing Process and Media need to be set consistently).

  1. Create a first characterization by defining the required parameters and import the first Equinox measurement (e.g. CMYK).
  2. When importing the measurement, check the ink names read out from the measurement and correct them, if necessary.
  3. Check the print sequence and lock it by clicking the lock icon.
    If the print sequence is not correctly displayed, drag-and-drop the inks into the correct sequence. The print sequence is important to define here so that the full overprint information can be used for profiling.
  4. Click Save to save the characterization to the Database.
  5. Switch to the Database > Characterization tab.
  6. Select the created characterization and click the Duplicate button.
  7. Adjust the Name of the characterization.
  8. Click the Import button on the Tools & Actions panel and import the next measurement (e.g. OMYK).
    The previous measurement will be automatically exchanged with the new measurement.
  9. Again check the ink names and print sequence and correct them, if necessary (e.g. change Cyan to Orange).

    OpenColor characterization for the Equinox OMYK subspace. Cyan is exchanged with Orange. As Orange has been printed at a different position, the sequence has been adjusted accordingly and locked.
  10. Repeat step 6-9 for each additional Equinox subspace.

    Result: All Equinox subspaces are available as separate OpenColor characterizations.