Do you need color management?

Use the following guidelines to determine whether or not you need to use color management:

• You might not need color management if your production process is tightly controlled for one medium only. For example, you or your prepress service provider may prefer to tailor CMYK images and specify color values for a known, specific set of printing conditions.
• You can benefit from color management when you have more variables in your production process. Color management is recommended if you anticipate reusing color graphics for print and online media, using various kinds of devices within a single medium (such as different printing presses), if you manage multiple workstations, or if you plan to print to different domestic and international presses. If you decide to use color management, consult with your production partners--such as graphic artists and prepress service providers--to ensure that all aspects of your color management workflow integrate seamlessly with theirs.