Simulating print results

By adjusting CMYK color data, this machine will simulate the characteristics of the ink used for offset printing.

  • Some applications may not be available for macOS.
  • This function can be used when [Graphic Pro] is selected in [Color Mode].


For Windows PCL printer driver
  1. Open the file to be printed.
  2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  3. Click [Preferences].
  4. Select [Color] in [Color Setting] of the [Setup] tab.
  5. Click [Options] in [Setup], and select [Graphic Pro].
  6. Select [Printer Simulation].
  7. Select the characteristics of the ink that you want to simulate from [Simulation Target Profile] of [Input Profile], and click [OK].
  8. Specify other settings as necessary, and click [OK].
  9. Click [Print] in the [Print] screen.


For Windows PS printer driver
  1. Open the file to be printed.
  2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  3. Click [Preferences].
  4. Select the [Color] tab, select [Graphic Pro], and then click [Options].
    You can also simulate business documents by using [Office Color]. Click [Options], and select the attribute of the ink that you want to simulate from [CMYK Ink Simulation].
  5. Select [Printer Simulation].
  6. Select the characteristics of the ink that you want to simulate from [Simulation Target Profile] of [Input], and click [OK].
  7. Specify other settings as necessary, and click [OK].
  8. Click [Print] in the [Print] screen.


For macOS
  1. Open the file to be printed.
  2. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.
  3. Select the [Color] panel.
  4. Select [Graphic Pro] in [Color].
  5. Select [Printing Simulation] in [Mode Selection].
  6. Select the characteristics of the ink that you want to simulate in [Simulation Target Profile] of [Input] tab.

  7. Specify other settings as necessary, and click [Print].

    • If there is no detail settings displayed on the [Print] screen, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the screen.