An ICC profile is file used to help improve the colour tone and accuracy of sublimation prints.
Basically to help produce images that are a good representation of the image or design displayed the computer screen.
For sublimation printing an ICC profile is an important part of the printing process.
It is considered standard practice to use an ICC Profile with a dye sublimation printer.
The reason for this is because most printers that are used for dye sublimation printing were not originally intended for that purpose. Therefore the sublimation inks they are using are not specifically colour matched to the printer.
An ICC Profile helps to match the ink to the printer to improve the results.
ICC Profile Instructions:
BASICS
Before you start using your profile, make sure that you first save it, rename it if necessary, install it and back it up in case of computer failure.
SAVING YOUR PROFILE
Save the .icc file attachment and follow the installation instructions below.
INSTALLING YOUR PROFILE - WINDOWS PC
Install the profile by copying it on to the colour profile directory on your computer.
On Windows, right-click on the profile and choose 'install', or copy the file manually to:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8+ : windows/system32/spool/drivers/color folder
Re-start
Izumi ICC profiles:
Epson ET8500/ET8550 CMYKKG Printers ICC Colour Profile Colorful
Epson ET8500/ET8550 CMYKKG Printers ICC Colour Profile Standard
Epson ET8500/ET8550 CMYKKG Printers ICC Colour Profile Saturation