Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., grdglass@a... wrote:
> I don't think Profiler Pro works with a scanner, but I could be wrong.

Yup, in the latest release it does. Basically they just built Profiler RGB capability into it. I guess it was easy to do and they 
thought users might want to make scanner based profiles if in a hurry. However you can do a smaller patch chart spectro 
based profile pretty quickly that will still be better.
I tested it again with the scanner, it does work, but not as well. It did make a preview profile that allowed me to build sep 
curves relatively quickly though, and show me a reasonable representation of it on my monitor. The curves just need a 
little trial and error tweaking. Certainly better to work with than not having it.
I'm not quite sure whether to recommend it or not. I've never gotten good Profiler RGB profiles from this scanner, possibly 
one that works well for color with this software might also be better for this.
Another more economical version might be to get something like the ColorMouse, or any other less expensive single patch 
reader that Profiler Pro supports, and just make profiles from the 127 patch chart. I made a quick one the other day and was 
suprised how good it was. 127 patches wouldn't be quite so daunting as 729 patches by hand.
You may also be able to find very good monitor calibration software for the same device to furthur justify the purchase...
...to whomever...
Tyler