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Adding device profiles to the color management system


    The Illustrator installer lets you choose from manufacturer-supplied device profiles for some commonly used equipment. This is useful if you don't have access to hardware-based calibration tools. It is not possible for the installer to supply profiles for all devices. If the installer did not install a profile for your device, create one or contact the device manufacturer to obtain one.

    To minimize confusion when working with profiles, delete any profiles for devices not used by you or your workgroup.

    TipIn Mac OS, you can organize the ColorSync Profiles folder by creating additional folders within it, or adding aliases to other folders.

To add profiles to your system:

    Do one of the following:

    • In Windows NT or 2000, copy profiles into the WinNT\System32\Color folder.
    • In Windows 98, copy profiles into the Windows\System\Color folder.
    • In Mac OS, copy profiles into the ColorSync Profiles folder in the System Folder (ColorSync 2.5 or later).

    Note: If you use ColorSync 2.5 but have used earlier versions, some profiles may still be stored in System Folder/Preferences/ColorSync Profiles on your hard disk. For compatibility with ColorSync 2.5 or later, store profiles in the ColorSync Profiles folder in the System Folder.