10.0

Proofing color on screen (soft proofing)
QuarkXPress provides display simulation that is accurate enough for soft proofing a range
of output. Using the information in the source setup, output setup, and any other custom
settings (such as different profiles applied to pictures), the flexible simulation options
show how the same layout will look when output to different media and for different
printing methods.
To perform soft proofing, choose an option from the Proof Output submenu of the View
menu. The menu lists all the output setups available in the layout, so if you have imported
custom output setups from a color expert, they are listed here. When you choose an option,
the entire layout displays in that color space — including the Colors palette (Window
menu) and any color swatches shown throughout QuarkXPress.
The Proof Output submenu (View menu) provides display simulation options so you can see
how colors will output. For example, if you plan to convert spot colors to process colors or
output an entire RGB layout as grayscale, you can preview how your choice will look.
Color management for experts
While QuarkXPress is designed to provide great color throughout a workflow right out of
the box, a color expert can always customize and fine-tune color management settings to
specific jobs, equipment, and output processes. If you understand color theory and all the
terminology involved in color management — such as profiles and rendering intents —
you can create custom source setups and output setups that reflect specific workflows. The
setups are portable, so you can then share them with users to prevent color surprises, on
screen and on press.
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