: Illustrator CS2 not saving CMYK values I'm using Illustrator CS2, and my document is 8bit CMYK. I saved an AI file with black composed as 100%, 100%, 100%, 100%: I saved it with these options:

@Mendez620

Why?

You're doing and undoing the same thing.

In the Options, you want an embedded ICC profile to be used which overrides your double black percentages that you specify in the Picker.

As soon as you save your document, the ICC profile settles the conflicting data.

100% C + 100% M + 100% Y = 100% B (in theory). In reality, the ICC profile limits the Total Ink Coverage to be less for practical reasons.

For examples: The paper can only hold so much ink, the ink can't stick to the wet surface of the previous coat, etc.

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@Turnbaugh909

This is done to save you from yourself.

In most instances you never want to use 100C/100M/100Y/100K to color anything. A commercial printer can't print 100% of all colors. It's too much ink. So Illustrator may adjust the color to the maximum ink limit based upon color settings and preference settings.

If you need 100% of all plates, use the Registration swatch in Illustrator. That will maintain appearance.

In addition... check the Preferences. Specifically the Appearance of Black preference. Ensure both those options are set to "Accurately" and not "Rich Black" (which is the stupid default setting).

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