If you are afraid that your image will be to brighter or darker after printing process is done please take a closer look to the following tutorial.
If you’re using Photoshop we’re suggesting you to do the following:
1. Download and install ICC Profiles:
After you have downloaded the desired profile, you’ll need to import it.
MAC OS X: Copy files from the Folder /Library/ColorSync/Profiles
Windows: Right-click on the file and select “Install Profile”
2. Start from the original image.
3. Make sure you are in RGB mode:
![step one](https://blog.zor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1-300x214.png)
Image>Mode>RGB Color
4. For best result the image should have Adobe RGB profile assigned. In photoshop you find this at:
![step two](https://blog.zor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2.png)
Edit>Convert to Profile…
![step three](https://blog.zor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/3.png)
Select Profile: Adobe RGB (1998)
![step four](https://blog.zor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/4.png)
Select Adobe RGB (1998)
5. Set Photoshop View Profile to desired print: Aluminium, Acrylic Glass or Forex (PVC)
![step five](https://blog.zor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/5.png)
View>Proof Setup>Custom…
![step six](https://blog.zor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/6-1.png)
Device to Simulate: Select your desired ICC profile
6. After you have selected the correct ICC profile, don’t forget to check: Black Point Compensation, Simulate Paper Color and Simulate Black Ink.
![step seven](https://blog.zor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/7-1.png)
Select your desired ICC profile
Now that you know how to use ICC profile, what are you waiting for?
Choose your favorite picture and print it with ZOR.com