Digital BW, The Print

Did you say spectrophotometer, instead of colorimeter, Antonis 
because a spectro' will be needed anyway in the use of a RIP or to 
profile the printer(s)? I'm thinking about not using a RIP and buying 
custom printer profiles from CHROMiX.com for $70 - $80 each. But 
assuming in that case that I'd use a colorimeter for the monitor and 
not need a spectro' at all?

Thanks.
--
Sam


>Steve,
>
>from your questions, I'm guessing you'll benefit from reading up on Color
>Management in general. The "Real World" series by Bruce Fraser are 
>an excellent
>place to start.
>
>Regarding the monitor: yes, you first calibrate, then profile using a good
>kit that combines spectrophotometer and software. However, you'll find that
>depending on your printing workflow, the monitor will not match your bw
>print. That's where you need to take advantage of some Photoshop tricks
>like softprooofing, transfer functions, working space definitions etc. A lot
>has been covered here - and will probably be again - so, you may search
>our archives (i.e. the messages in the home page) or hang out here and ask
>more specific questions as you tackle each area of your digital bw workflow.
>
>
>Antonis
>
>
>--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "spersky123"
><spersky@s...> wrote:
>>  Hello,
>>
>>  It may seem like a dumb question but what should I do to calibrate my
>>  monitor for my black and white digital darkroom.  Do I need software
>>  and just color calibrate it?
>>
>>  Are there any good links that explain for to calibrate your entire
>>  workflow from scanner to printer?
>>
>>  Thanks
>  > steve