Total Ink Limit

The software computes the best Total Ink Limit for you based on your Usage, Printer Model, and resolution.

Usage Choice

Usage defines the intended use for this Media Configuration.  It is needed in order for the software to compute the Best Total Ink Limit Value and determine if the Color Gamut will be large enough.

IMPOSITION - Imposition / Draft (matte/uncoated paper)

This choice means that this Media Configuration will be used for Imposition Proofing.  Color Output is not that important, and usually a matte coated, or lower quality media is used.

COLOR STANDARD - Simulate a Color Standard (Best Color Consistency)

This choice means that this Media Configuration will be used for Contract Color Proofing.  Color Output must simulate a color standard or press profile as closely as possible.  This selection will choose the best Total Ink Limit Value for the best color consistency.  A lower Total Ink Limit value will produce the best color consistency, but not the largest color gamut.

SPOT COLORS - Simulate Spot Colors (Best Color Gamut)

This choice means that this Media Configuration will be used for Contract Color Proofing.  Color Output must produce the most spot colors as possible.  This selection will choose the best Total Ink Limit Value for the largest color gamut.  A higher Total Ink Limit value will produce the largest color gamut, but not the best color consistency.

COMPROMISE - Simulate both Color Standard and Spot Colors (Best Compromise)

This choice means that this Media Configuration will be used for Contract Color Proofing.  Color Output must produce a lot of spot colors and be as color consistent as possible.  This selection will choose the best Total Ink Limit Value for the best compromise of color gamut and color consistency.