Quick Start Guide

Activating your license
This couldn’t be easier:
- In ProofMaster, open ‘License Info’
- Click the ‘Activate’ button
- Enter your Registration Code
- Follow the wizard – and that’s it.
You’re ready to go.
Next, we’ll walk you through setting up new printers >>
Setting up new printers
Setting up new printers takes a few seconds. For best results, we recommend you have three printers maximum per RIP.
Step 1.
Start the ProofMaster RIP and, on the File menu, point to Printer and select New [see image]
The Properties dialog box will appear.
Step 2.
Type a memorable name for the printer. This helps you identify which printer you’re using later on, which is useful if you have two or more printers that are the same model.
Choose the printer manufacturer and model from the drop-down list, like this, and define the Connection settings [see image]:
- For USB connections, select a printer Port.
- For TCP/IP connections, enter the IP address of the printer.
Step 3.
Click OK, the new printer’s name will appear in the main window – and that’s it. You’re ready to go.
Next, we’ll walk you through creating new printer profiles >>
Creating new printer profiles
To control the output of inkjet printers, ProofMaster uses two device link profiles inside one, single Printer Media Mode file (PMM). Each PMM bundles a complex mix of driver settings together, to handle the unique combination of your printer and your media.
These include:
- Printer model-specific driver settings
- Compensation data for ink limits and linearization
- A custom-generated ICC Device Link profile
The media profile is used for device calibration and re-calibration, while the device link is used for proofing to a specific color standard. Here, we’ll look at creating the media profile (but if you just need a Device Link profile, that’s here).
Next, we’ll walk you through creating new device link profiles >>
Making VISU ICC Device Link profiles
To control the output of inkjet printers, ProofMaster uses two device link profiles inside one, single Printer Media Mode file (PMM). Each PMM bundles a complex mix of driver settings together, to handle the unique combination of your printer and your media.
These include:
- Printer model-specific driver settings
- Compensation data for ink limits and linearization
- A custom-generated ICC Device Link profile
The media profile is used for device calibration and re-calibration, while the device link is used for proofing to a specific color standard. Here, we’ll look at creating the media profile (but if you just need a device link profile, that’s here).
Next, we’ll walk you through creating spot color libraries >>
Creating Spot Color libraries
This couldn’t be easier. In the Calibrator, open the Mode to reveal your print settings and spot colors:

From here, it’s a simple three-step process:
- Highlight the Spot Colors icon and click’ Import Spot Color Library’
- Navigate to the library you want to use. The default location for this is in the Color Library, in the PrintFactory software folder.
- Select the Library you’d like to use, and click ‘Open’.
That’s it. The Library will now be available for that profile, using it as the reference for any matching named colors.
Now, we’ll take you through making a queue >>
Making a ProofMaster Queue
Once you’ve defined your printer, and built your profile, you can create one or more ProofMaster queues for the printer.
Check to make sure you’re seeing the name of the printer you’d like to work with, in the active printer window. (If you’ve got more than one printer defined, you’ll need to choose ‘View’ in the menu and select the printer you’d like to work with.)
Now, you can either choose File > Queue > New – or simply click the ‘Add Queue’ button.
The Queue Options dialog box will appear.
Next, we’ll configure the ProofMaster Queue. This means working through the tabs, selecting the appropriate options – like this.