User Guide

Canvas 12 User Guide
Color mode: Choose an option to control color accuracy when using a
color printer. In general, when you print to a color printer, it’s best to
choose a color specification that matches the colors in the document you’re
printing; e.g., choose CMYK if your document contains CMYK colors only.
RGB: Outputs colors using RGB color specifications. A non-color
printer will convert the color values to print as shades of gray.
Black & White: Prints all colors as black or white.
Colors As Grays: Canvas converts color values to shades of gray
for printing on any printer, including color printers.
CIE L*a*b: Uses color calibration to try to match printed colors to
their appearance on screen. Keep in mind that many on-screen
hues cannot be reproduced on paper with printing inks. For
example, colors that look bright and saturated on screen, such as
hot pink, cyan, and brilliant orange, will appear muted in printed
materials.
CMYK: Outputs colors using CMYK color specifications. A non-color
printer will convert the color values to print as shades of gray.
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