> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.coraye.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.coraye.com/quality-control/create-a-reference-print-control-target.md).

# Create a reference for Proof

### Launch of the Print Control module

Click on the "**Print Control**" icon located at the top left

Then click on the "**Create a reference**" button

Select the CMYK color space

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Printing standards in Graphic Arts are defined in the CMYK color space
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The list of standardized ranges appears

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To help you find your reference range, write the name of the standard you want to control in the search bar. \
Then select the type of range you want to control.

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As the use of Fogra charters is not free, it is necessary to purchase the "Fogra" option to access "Mediawedge Fogra".
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Click on the "**Use norm's Lab**" button to associate the Lab reference values corresponding to the selected standard.

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A preview of the range is displayed and it is possible to customize the pattern format using the "**Edit target format**" tools.

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If your test chart is not already printed, you can export it in Tiff or pdf format to print it. Click the "**Next**" button to continue.

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In the information window, only the name of the setting is mandatory. All other information is optional.

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After clicking on the "**Save and Exit**" button, the "Print Control .pctrl" file is displayed in the left column.

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You can now start the measurement of the range or export the file to save it by right-clicking on the Print Control file.

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### Range measurement

The next step is to check your proofs to make sure they meet the standard. To do this, we invite you to go to the chapter "**Control of a standardized range**"

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[First steps: Control of a standardized Mediawedge](/untitled.md)
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