Farmer,
Many thanks for the prompt reply.
A few questions......
I am currently using a test/sample pack containing various Hahnemuhle papers. The one I have in the printed at the moment is a textured matte called 'German Etching'. Since this doesn't appear in the Printer Profile list, I have chosen SPR2400 Archival Matte. (I am using an Epson R2400). Make sense? I guess that when you have a matte paper (or any other finish for that matter) that doesn't appear in the list, you have to approximate. Correct?
Secondly, when it comes to making guide prints for designers and printers, presumably I should tick 'Proof' at the top of the dialog, allowing 'Proof Setup' to switch to Working CMYK. Right?
Finally, on the issue of guide prints, what's a good day to day paper to use that mimics the semi-coated papers that are used in offset printing?
Many thanks.
D.
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You should be able to get profiles from Hahnemuhle's website for their papers for a number of printers. You can use a profile for another paper if it's similar, but it's less than ideal. Driver settings will typically have some advice on the 3rd party papers as to which paper type to select (this is not the same as matching to the correct profile, though). If you can't find a suitable profile, you should invest in a custom profile for any papers that you're using frequently.
Don't tick proof, don't switch to working CMYK :-)
Converting RGB to CMYK isn't a simple thing to do well and trying to get your printer to simulate press isn't a walk in the park, either.
There are plenty of "proofing" papers (typically having that term in their name) available for inkjet printing and it's what you will likely want to use for doing such proofs. You need to read into color management a bit more and get a proper understanding so you can then look at printing proofs for press.
There are some genuine experts in the field on these forums who will likely be happy to help you, but it will help if you've read into it some more yourself.
Generally speaking, you're looking at needing a RIP to do what you want to do properly.