Digital BW, The Print

Cliff,

Density readings should work for QTR.  I'm just accustomed to Lab L units
for that.  I believe the software recognizes what it's getting.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

On Sat, Jun 8, 2013 at 11:42 AM, f_56_f <f_5.6@...> wrote:

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> Paul,
> The XRite 400 is a B&W reflection densitometer. It reads out in density
> units (0.00D-2.50D). I don't think the LAB system was around when this was
> manufactured ,so, no LAB L readings unless the D values can be converted.
> Looks like I may need to go shopping for a photo scanner. What specs,
> makes, models should I look for?
> Cliff
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> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Paul Roark
> <roark.paul@...> wrote:
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> > I used an old X-Rite for years. It was a bit awkward but basically worked
> > fine. I don't know anything about that model. If it will give you a Lab L
> > output, and read a 21-step test strip, it'll work.
> >
> > Let me know how this inkset approach works you for you.
> >
> > Paul
> > www.PaulRoark.com
> >
> > On Sat, Jun 8, 2013 at 7:16 AM, f_56_f <f_5.6@...> wrote:
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> > > Thanks Paul,
> > > I'll try your UT14 suggestion.
> > > I don't know anything about making curves yet but have read your
> > > directions for making ICC profiles.
> > > Would my old XRite 400 B&W densitometer be OK for reading the step
> wedge
> > > values? My only scanner is the one on my Brother office printer and I
> don't
> > > know how good it is. I only use it for drawings and electrical
> schematics.
> > > Cliff
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