Digital BW, The Print

Mike,

If you don't have and maintain a calibrated monitor, then how can you accurately predict what your prints will look like? What would be the need for any color management system? Get a Spyder or EyeOne Display puck--neither of which are expensive.

Alan Huntley

> 
> From: "Mike Bergen" <mike@...>
> Date: 2004/01/13 Tue PM 02:16:49 EST
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Digital BW] Need for Monitor Calibration along with Imageprint
> 
> I have not had the need to calibrate my system with software such as Monaco
> EZColor because my results have been quite good without it.  I am however
> considering buying ImagePrint in order to get neutral B&W with my 2200.  The
> Luminous Landscape web site in their review of Imageprint suggests that
> using ImagePrint without first calibration ones system is a waste of money.
> The way I understand the function of a RIP, it replaces the existing color
> management process/drivers for the printer.
> So my question is, do I really need to also spend the money for the Monaco
> or equivalent software?
> Mike