Printer Color Profile Matching for Media-Specific Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing printing technologies face challenges in producing high-quality color images due to the generic color profiles not accounting for specific print media properties, leading to color shifts and suboptimal results.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that allows users to select a color profile associated with print media attributes, automatically determining the corresponding print media stored in the printer, and performing color conversion and printing using the appropriate media for optimal results.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a generic color profile is used for various print media types, then the printing device can operate with consistent settings, but the image quality and color accuracy deteriorate due to color shifts on different media
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects color profiles based on the detected print media type. Instead of using a static generic profile, the printing device automatically adapts the color profile to match the specific media properties (weight, brightness, whiteness, coating, grain direction, texture), thereby maintaining both operational simplicity and color accuracy across different media types
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the color profile parameters according to the print media characteristics. By detecting media properties and selecting or creating corresponding color profiles with appropriate parameters, the system resolves the contradiction between using consistent settings and achieving media-specific color accuracy
2Manufacturing precision
If a specific color profile is created for each print media type, then image quality and color accuracy improve, but the system complexity and difficulty of profile selection increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting the print media type and selecting the appropriate color profile without user intervention. The printing device autonomously matches media properties with corresponding color profiles, eliminating the need for users to manually select or guess the correct profile while maintaining high color accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from media detection to automatically select color profiles. By detecting media properties and using this information to choose the appropriate color profile, the system simplifies the user interface while maintaining precision, resolving the contradiction between complexity and accuracy
3Ease of operation
If the user manually designates a paper tray and color profile, then the printing process is straightforward, but the color profile may not be suitable for the media resulting in color shifts
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary automatic media detection and profile matching process between the user's simple tray selection and the color profile application. This intermediary automatically ensures the correct color profile is applied based on the actual media in the tray, maintaining both operational simplicity and color profile suitability
Data Source
AI summary
A method, system, and recording medium are disclosed for producing a color image on a print media. The method includes (a) receiving a selection of a color profile for a print job on a user interface, the color profile being associated with an attribute of a print media; (b) determining if a tray on a printer stores a first print media corresponding to the selected color profile based on the attribute associated with the selected color profile; (c) when the tray on the printer stores the first print media corresponding to the selected color profile, (c1) performing a color conversion for the print job using the selected color profile; and (c2) printing the print job with the first print media corresponding to the selected color profile from the tray by a print engine on the printer.