Navigating macOS Color Matching Quirks: A Guide to Calibrite ccStudio Test Chart Printing on Canon Pro-10

In the process of printing Calibrite ccStudio Test Charts with macOS Sonoma V14.4.1 on a Canon Pro-10 printer, users have encountered issues with color matching settings, particularly regarding the selection between ColorSync and Canon Color Matching. Despite following the recommended steps outlined in Calibrite's FAQ, users find themselves unable to select ColorSync as it appears greyed out, with subsequent attempts defaulting to Canon Color Matching.

Numerous forum discussions indicate that this issue might stem from an Apple-related problem. Some users suggest a workaround involving the use of Preview to open an image, allowing the selection of ColorSync in the print dialogue box, followed by saving the settings as a preset. However, applying this preset in ccStudio yields the same results, with ColorSync initially selected but subsequently defaulting to Canon Color Matching.

Another suggested workaround involves saving the target file as a .tif within ccStudio and then printing the target using Photoshop. In Photoshop's Color Management settings, users are advised to choose the "Generic RGB Profile" for the printer profile. However, users encounter similar issues within Photoshop, where the Color Matching options behave inconsistently.

Given these challenges, users are left questioning the optimal approach: printing directly from ccStudio and assuming that ColorSync is chosen, or utilizing Photoshop as an alternative. This prompts inquiries about the importance of the selected color matching method and whether there exists a viable solution or workaround to address this issue.

While awaiting a response from Calibrite support, users seek advice and suggestions for resolving this dilemma. In the interim, it remains unclear whether printing from ccStudio or Photoshop is preferable or if either method yields identical results.

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