Knowledge Base > Using ICC Profiles/Color Management > Can I use the same profile for different printers or papers?
Search the Knowledge Base for entries containing:
No. ICC profiles are created specifically for a particular printer, ink, and paper combination. Changing any one of those three variables will negate the profile's description of color.
A good example would be keys and locks. While all keys are just keys, they are specific to a particular lock. Some keys will even fit in a different lock, but fail to open it. Profiles are like keys and are designed for a specific lock or device.
