How to install Gracol 2013 CRCP6

How to install Gracol 2013 CRCP6

Nonstop Printing targets Gracol 2013_CRCP6 as it's final CMYK output. So if you want to have the most color predictability, you'll want to match your file to the same target.

Downloads


Install the 2013 GRCP ICC profile for mac

  1. Download the Gracol 2013 CRCP6 ICC Profile.
  2. Go to your downloads folder and right click and copy the file called "GRACoL2013_CRPC6.icc"

  3. Navigate to the profiles folder. Path to profile folder below.

  4. Paste or move the Gracol 2013 CRCP6 ICC file into the folder. It should have a ton of different profiles in it. It'll look something like the screenshot below.

  5. Test to see if the Adobe programs have access. Instructions further down this page after the instructions for PC users.


Install the 2013 GRCP ICC profile for PC

  1. Download the Gracol 2013 CRCP6 ICC Profile.
  2. Go to your downloads folder and right click and copy the file called "GRACoL2013_CRPC6.icc"

  3. Navigate to the profiles folder. Path to profile folder below.
    C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\color

  4. Paste or move the Gracol 2013 CRCP6 ICC file into the folder. It should have a ton of different profiles in it. It'll look something like the screenshot below.

  5. Test and see if the profile is an option in Adobe programs. Instructions below

How to check if the Gracol 2013 CRCP6 ICC  is activated in Adobe Programs

  1. Open InDesign or Illustrator or Photoshop
    Indesign
    Create a new document and continue.
    Illustrator
    Create a new document, go to more settings, and make sure the color mode is CMYK for this exercise.
    Photoshop
    Create a new document. For the color mode, select CMYK for this exercise.
  2. At the top click Edit>Assign Profile.
  3. In the "Profile" section, click on the dropdown.
  4. If you did everything correctly, you should see the Gracol 2013 CRCP6 as an option. It'll look something like the below.

Great! It's installed! Now what?

Now you can unify your color management by visiting the link below. This particular step is important because the Gracol 2013 profile isn't something that is preinstalled on your computer.

Next Step
Set up your Adobe Color Settings to gain control of your color workflow.



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