paper profiles in adobe CS - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

04/21/2005 05:32:49 AM · #1

I have the Adobe CS package and I was trying to add paperprofiles, I use Ilford Smooth Pearl paper and I just cant get the profile to show when I use the print with preview.

I need this paperprofile to show in photoshop and illustrator.

can anyone tell me how I add the paper profile to photoshop ?

oksamit

Canon EOS-30D

04/21/2005 07:52:00 AM · #2

Hi to add profile to adobe CS you need to create this profiles with this

For any photo paper,even color profile for monitor you DSLR and scaner.

04/21/2005 09:19:29 AM · #3

If you already have the profile made you just need to add it in the system. Are you Mac or PC?

04/21/2005 09:24:56 AM · #4

Mac -- put the profile in Library--ColorSync--Profile folder. Then start Photoshop and it will be found.
PC -- give me a minute and I'll find it.
Jewelie

04/21/2005 09:27:57 AM · #5

for PC add the icc file to this folder
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Color\Profiles\Recommended
then launch Photoshop and it will be in the profile list.

Just a tip: Paper profiles still print differently on different machines. The best way to get accurate results is to create a profile with the paper you will be using on the print equipment that you will be using.

Jewelie

04/21/2005 12:24:37 PM · #6

I am using a Mac and the profiles I want to add are profiles from Ilford for Ilford paper, these profiles are for Mac, for photoshop, and for my printer epson 2100/2200, so these are very spesific profiles for my setup.

IÂ´ve copied these profiles to all directories named colorsync, profiles, and some other folders, I just canÂ´t get photoshop to load them, I only have one Ilford profile in photosop, that is the original that comes with ps, the Ilford heavy paper. I want the Ilford smooth pearl profile to show in photoshop..

hope this makes sence :)

dmunger

Canon PowerShot G3

04/21/2005 12:42:15 PM · #7

If you are running Windows XP, put a copy of the profiles in C:\Windows\System32\Spool\Color. Restart Photoshop And they ahould be in your profile list.

04/21/2005 01:13:08 PM · #8

I had some problems with this when I first loaded Photoshop on the Mac. Try adding the .icc extension. I know this shouldn't work, but I got it to by doing this. I create profiles using Profile Maker and automatically add the extension on; haven't had a problem since.
Jewelie

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/21/2005 04:08:47 PM · #9

Originally posted by jeweliek:

so where do I find this profile maker ?

jemison

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/21/2005 04:37:16 PM · #10

Personally, I never, ever print from PS or any other app. except QImage, a really fantastic printing application, and get my custom profiles for my favorite paper/ink combos from Cathy's Profiles. Color fidelity is never an issue anymore. Of course, a properly calibrated monitor is essential in the workflow.

04/21/2005 05:01:39 PM · #11

Profile Maker is a program by GretagMacbeth, it is used to write the profile, but as I understand it you already have a profile. Did you make it or did you purchase a profile? What form is it? If it is still a txt file it is only the data and needs to be converted into the icc profile by way of Profile Maker, or another profile program. If not, it will be an icc or icm profile. Just place it in the appropriate folder and run with it.
Hope this helps
Jewelie

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

04/21/2005 05:03:21 PM · #12

I agree with jemison. It doesn't matter how much you spend on a profile. It will be worthless if the monitor is not properly and consistantly calibrated. Also, if your scanner has a calibration option it should be used as well.
Jewelie

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

04/21/2005 06:32:58 PM · #13

Be sure you are putting it in the right place. adding .icc can work also...alot of mine have the .icm and work. You can take it all the eay off if ya like.
You need to put it in your logged in account. ie:Hard DIsk/Users/DanSig(your account on the Mac)/Library/Colorsync. Put in there.

04/21/2005 08:39:10 PM · #14

dacrazyrn, I tried putting them in my user account and they wouldn't show up in photoshop. The only place I can get to work is the Library/ColorSync/Profiles folder. Have you had luck using the user folder? or is this info that you found somewhere? Just curious.
Jewelie