Datacolor User to User Support Group.

On Mar 16, 2009, at 10:12 AM, chi_cruiser wrote:

> I noticed from the Spyder3Print video at Datacolor, that the  
> "saturation" setting under rendering intent in Photoshop is needed  
> for Spyder3Print generated ICC profiles.

Its not needed, its just recommended as a good intent to try...
>
> Is this setting just for generating the profile target or is it to  
> be used in ALL future printing with the generated ICC profile? If  
> so, is this setting just unique for Spyder3Print profiles? I'm  
> asking because this setting is NOT recommended in any of my  
> Photoshop books or online courses, except for special effects. Thanks.

Profile creation is not intent based; all the intents are created. Its  
when you go to use the profile that intent selection occurs.

So there is no issue about what intent is selected at the time you  
print a target, measure the target, or build the profile, only at the  
point in time when you use the profile to print an image. At that  
time, we suggest you try the Saturation intent, as it may be just what  
you want. If we don't suggest this people inevitably use only RelCol  
or Percept intents...

C. David Tobie
Global Product Technology Manager
Digital Imaging & Home Theater
CDTobie@...