Print Mode Manager

To edit print modes, use the Print Mode Manager dialog. Go to Devices > Manage Print Modes.

A print mode is a configurable printing style based on a device, the ink, media, manufacturer, and resolution. For best quality, Fiery LLC recommends using default print modes.

Note: Fiery LLC recommends making a copy of a print mode prior to editing to prevent issues.

Print Mode Manager dialog

Use the table to configure
Delete print mode Delete selected print mode.
Copy print mode Copy selected print mode and enter a name.
Rename print mode Rename selected print mode.
Edit print mode Edit selected print mode. The print mode's Default Properties dialog appears. In the Criteria tab, select the ink set, category, media manufacturer, and media description. Expand the Color Layer section to edit further (see Queue Properties).
Create print mode package  
Import print mode package

To import print modes from a different driver, select a .pmz file.

Note: To use imported print modes, you must have all of the same printer options.
Sync print modes

Click to sync print modes to the printer.

For the HP Latex series, connect via TCP/IP and print modes sync automatically. If you change a print mode on the machine, click Sync Print Modes.

Synchronize an Epson Printer and Print Modes

Synchronize an HP Latex Printer and Print Modes

Delete print modes and re-sync Click to delete print modes and then sync to the printer.
Upload print modes Click to upload a print mode from the printer.
Set an output profile to selected print mode Select a print mode, then set the output profile.
Print mode calibration

See: Print Mode Calibration:


  • Full Print Mode Creation: Configure a new print mode, including ICC creation.
  • Calibration: Print mode calibration ensures consistent color between devices.
  • Create ICC: Create an ICC profile for an existing or new print mode.
  • ReProfile: Recalibrate an ICC profile based on a subset of color patches.
  • Device Profile: Device profiles replace the input and output profiles in your print mode to avoid color issues between design and print.
  • DeviceLink Profile Editing: Edit DeviceLink profiles to enhance and purify colors.
  • Save Ink Profiling: ICC-specific output profiles that reduce ink usage and minimize color shifts.

PMC vs. PMC Lite

Show print modes for  
Queues available  
Spectrophotometers  
Ink set  
Media category  
Manufacturer  
Resolution  
Search Enter terms in the text field. To reset the search, click Clear.
Right-click functions (right-click on queue name)
  • Delete
  • Copy
  • Rename:
  • Edit: Opens selected print mode's Properties dialog.
Favorite In the favorite column (with the star icon), click to favorite a print mode.
Installed in control panel In the control panel column (with the red check mark icon), click to install the print mode in the control panel.
Show all

Click to show all print modes for the selected device.

Note: This button is only available during search.