Printing from CorelDRAW (Sawgrass Print Utility - Windows)

Configuring CorelDRAW with the correct color and print settings helps ensure consistent, accurate results when printing with your Sawgrass printer.

This guide explains how to configure CorelDRAW on a Windows computer, including setting up document color management, creating designs in RGB color mode, and printing through Sawgrass Print Utility.

Note: Screens and menus may vary depending on your version of CorelDRAW and Windows. However, the recommended settings remain the same.

1. Create a New Document with the Correct Settings

Before creating or printing your designs, ensure CorelDRAW is configured to use the recommended RGB color settings.

Step 1: Open CorelDRAW and navigate to File > New.

Step 2: In the Document Settings window, configure the following settings:

Primary Color Mode: RGB Rendering Resolution: 300 dpi Expand Advanced Settings RGB Profile: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 CMYK Profile: U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 Grayscale Profile:  Dot Gain 20% Rendering Intent: Perceptual

Step 3: Once the settings have been configured, click OK to create your document.

Your new document is now configured with the recommended color settings.

2. Verify Document Color Management Settings

After creating your document, verify that its color management settings match those selected during document creation.

Step 1: In the menu bar, navigate to Tools > Color Management.

Step 2: Open Document Color Management Settings and verify the following:

RGB Profile: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 CMYK Profile: U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 Grayscale Profile: Dot Gain 20% Primary Color Mode: RGB Rendering Intent: Perceptual

Step 3: If any settings differ, adjust them to match the recommended values.

Note: These settings should match those configured when the document was originally created.

3. Configure Default Color Management Settings

Configuring the default color management settings helps ensure that new documents and imported artwork follow a consistent color workflow.

Note: Depending on the version of CorelDRAW you are using, the Color Management option may not be available or may be located elsewhere within the application's settings. If you cannot locate this option, you can skip this section and proceed to Section 4.

Step 1: Navigate to Tools > Color Management > Default Settings.

Step 2: In the Default Color Management Settings window, configure the following:

RGB Profile: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 CMYK Profile: U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 Grayscale Profile: Dot Gain 20% Primary Color Mode: RGB Rendering Intent: Perceptual Color Engine: None

Configure the following Color Management Policies to control how CorelDRAW handles artwork when opening, importing, or pasting files.

Open Policy RGB: Assign Default Color Profile CMYK: Assign Default Color Profile Grayscale: Assign Default Color Profile   Import and Paste Policy RGB: Convert to Document Color Profile CMYK: Assign Default Color Profile Grayscale: Convert to Document Color Profile Spot Color Definition: RGB Values

Step 3: Once all settings have been configured, save the preset as Sawgrass.

Step 4: Click OK to save your settings and close the Color Management window.

Your default color management settings are now configured.

Important: Assigning a color profile does not convert an image's colors. If you are working with artwork created using a different color space, review its appearance and ensure it is correctly prepared for the recommended sRGB printing workflow.

4. Configure CorelDRAW Print Settings

Once your document and color management settings have been configured, you are ready to print through Sawgrass Print Utility.

Step 1: Open your design in CorelDRAW and navigate to File > Print.

Step 2: In the Print window, configure the following settings:

Printer: Send to Sawgrass Print Utility Print Style: CorelDRAW Defaults

Step 3: Select the Color tab to access the print color management settings.

Step 4: Configure the following options:

Color: Composite Color Conversion: Send to Sawgrass Print Utility Color Profile: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 Rendering Intent:  Perceptual

Step 5: Once the settings have been verified, click Print.

Your print job will be sent to Sawgrass Print Utility, where you can select the appropriate printer, paper, substrate, and other print settings before proceeding.

5. Alternative Printing Method: Quick Print Folder

In addition to printing directly from CorelDRAW, you can also send your artwork to Sawgrass Print Utility using the Quick Print Folder.

This method allows you to export your design as a PDF and have Sawgrass Print Utility process the file.

Step 1: In CorelDRAW, open the design you wish to print.

Step 2: Navigate to File > Export.

Step 3: Select PDF as the file format and choose the appropriate export settings.

Step 4: Save the PDF directly into the Quick Print Folder configured in Sawgrass Print Utility.

Sawgrass Print Utility will detect the file and process it according to your Quick Print Folder configuration.

Note: Ensure the Quick Print Folder has been configured in Sawgrass Print Utility before using this method.

6. Important Reminders

To help maintain consistent print results when using CorelDRAW with Sawgrass Print Utility, remember the following:

• Use RGB Color Mode: Create your documents using RGB rather than CMYK.
• Maintain the sRGB Color Space: Ensure your artwork uses the recommended sRGB IEC61966-2.1 color profile.
• Verify Color Management Settings: Confirm that your document and default color management settings match the recommended values.
• Check Imported Artwork: Review color profiles when opening or importing artwork created in other applications.
• Check Your Print Settings: Ensure the correct printer, color conversion, and rendering intent are selected before printing.
• Print Through Sawgrass Print Utility: Select Send to Sawgrass Print Utility when printing directly from CorelDRAW, or use the configured Quick Print Folder for PDF files.