ColorSync adjusts an image's colors on the computer. The TekColor color corrections adjust an image's colors in the printer. You should use only one method of color adjusting at a time, or you may get unexpected results. For more information on color matching options, see Color corrections - making the best selection.

To use ColorSync color matching, you need to do the following:

1. Use the installer application on the printer's CD-ROM to install the printer's software; see Macintosh software for instructions. Either select Easy Install, or in the Custom Install window, select the following items:
   • Either the Adobe PSPrinter Driver or the LaserWriter 8.x Driver

   • The Printer Descriptions option

   • The ColorSync Profile option.

2. Set up the driver:
   1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.

   2. Select the LaserWriter 8.x driver or the Adobe PSPrinter driver.

   3. Select your printer in the list.

   4. Click the Setup button.

   5. The correct PPD file should be selected automatically.

      If the PPD file is not selected automatically, the Printer Descriptions dialog box opens showing the location of the PPD files you installed in Step 1. Select one of the following PPD files:

      • Use the TKPH6001.PPD file with the standard version of the printer.

      • Use the TKP600P1.PPD file with the printer's extended features option.

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      Note: If you are not sure which printer configuration you have, press and hold down the button on the printer's front panel. Printer information appears on the lower line of the display.

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   6. Click the Select button.

   7. Click OK, then close the Chooser.

3. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels.

4. Select ColorSync System Profile, and select the profile for your monitor. Close the Control Panel.

5. Select Print from the File menu.

6. In the Print dialog box, click Options.

7. In the Print Options dialog box, make the following selections:
   1. In the Print pop-up menu, select one of the following:

      ColorSync Color Matching: Color conversions are done by the computer.

      PostScript Color Matching: Color conversions are done by the printer; this selection has a longer processing time.

   2. Select your printer in the Printer Profile pop-up menu.

   3. Select None in the Color Corrections pop-up menu.

   4. Click OK.

8. Click Print in the Print dialog box.

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   Note: If printed colors are not what you expected, refer to Printing: Beyond the Basics for more information about color.

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