Our very own color library for direct inks (flours). Here you have:

  • PDF with this color library.
  • ASE and ACB file for Illustrator.
  • CSV with direct ink combinations for Y*M*, for nS9 and nS∆.
  • CSV with direct ink combinations for HF (equivalent), for nS9 and nS∆.


We just have to load it into our library and load and print the PDF with all the substitutions.



How to install the color library in Illustrator / Photoshop

For Illustrator on mac: Copy the .acb or .ase file into Macintosh HD > Applications > Adobe Illustrator > Presets > Language > Samples and you'll be able to open it directly when opening the library.


For Illustrator on PC: Copy the .acb or .ase file into c:/Program Files/Adobe/Adobe Illustrator/Presets/Samples.


For Photoshop on mac: Copy the .acb or file into Macintosh HD > Applications > Adobe Photoshop > Presets > Color Swatches and you'll be able to open it directly when opening the library.


For Photoshop on PC: Copy the .acb or .ase file into c:/Program Files/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop/Presets/Color Swatches.


Please take into account that this Device Color Library will only work on Photoshop if it's used as a spot color channel and saving it as PSD, TIF or PDF.

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How to calibrate with fluorescent inks (as Spot inks)