Import and Export Color Libraries

Import and Export Color Libraries

 Import a Color Library

Proceed as follows:

  1. In the Calibrator, Open the Mode to reveal the PrintSettings and Spot Colors.
  2. Highlight the Spot Colors icon and click Import Spot Color Library.
  3. Navigate through your finder to the library required. The default location is the Color Library within the PrintFactory software.
  4. Select the required Library, select Open.
  5. The Library will now be available for that profile as the reference for any matching named colors.

Export a Color Library

Proceed as follows:

  1. In the calibrator, locate the Spot Color Library that you want to Export.
  2. Click the Export Export Color Library Icon from the Calibrator.
  3. Navigate through your finder to the location required.
  4. Name your library and click Save.

The Spot Color Library is now Exported, with all the settings encapsulated.


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