[Openicc] Introduction / Gutenprint]

[Michael Sweet]

Gerhard Fuernkranz wrote:
> Michael Sweet schrieb:
> 
>> Basically you add cupsICCProfile attributes to your PPD file to
>> specify the output profiles for various printing modes supported
>> by your device. Normally the output profile selection is done
>> automatically using the current job options (media type, color
>> model, resolution, etc.), however it is also possible to include
>> the cupsICCProfile attribute in a print job to select a specific
>> profile, overriding the auto selection, e.g.:
>>
>>     lp -o cupsICCProfile=CMYK.Glossy.2880dpi filename.jpg 
> 
> 
> What does CUPS actually do with this parameter?
> Or in other words, who is eventually applying the profile, at which level?
> (and particularly, how is it done in the case "lp -o cupsICCProfile=... 
> filename.ps")

The profile is applied by the RIP (any of the *toraster filters).

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