Color & workflow
RGB or CMYK: What Should You Send to the RIP?
Follow the requirements of your validated RIP workflow rather than converting every file by habit. Preserve source-profile information and agree how critical colors will be approved.
Avoid ambiguous handoffs
Ask the customer or designer which color space and embedded profile describe the artwork. Keep an untouched source copy. Unnecessary conversions can make later diagnosis difficult, especially when a customer compares the print with an uncontrolled screen.
Test the complete path
Use a consistent test file and document where conversion happens. Confirm the output preset before adjusting the artwork to compensate for an unknown process. For critical jobs, agree on a physical proof or measurable target instead of a screen impression alone.
Production checklist
Use these checkpoints to prepare a trial or discuss the configuration with your supplier. Record the result for each item before approving a production change.
- Source color space identified
- Embedded profile preserved
- Conversion stage documented
- Critical-color approval agreed
Should every RGB image be converted before printing?
Not automatically. The appropriate input depends on the RIP and output workflow. Establish a tested file-handling procedure first.
Authoritative references and further reading
The following primary sources provide related background. Instructions from other manufacturers apply to their named systems and are not PrintVision settings, endorsements or certification claims.
- International Color Consortium: profile information ↗
Primary reference hub for ICC profiles and color-management concepts.
Discuss your application with our factory team.
Share your material, artwork size, order mix and target output so we can review a suitable configuration.
Explore related equipmentContact PrintVision