Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Peter De Smidt
<pdesmidt@T...> wrote:
> I recently started printing using a C86, Mis EZ inks and Paul's 
> settings. So far, my prints on PremierArt Hot Press using Pauls
settings 
> come out darker than my calibrated monitor. 

Stating that you have a "calibrated monitor" doesn't tell enough about
your situation, as it give no information about the luminance value
your monitor is adjusted to. If you have your monitor adjusted to a
high luminance value --e.g., near (or antwhere above) 100 cd/m2, then
you will be having exactly the problem you describe. The easiest
solution would be to adjust the monitor luminance to a more reasonable
level, which (IMHO) is somewhere around 85 cd/m2. Your prints will
match better, and your eyes will appreciate the "rest".

Of course if your prints had _not_ been relatively too dark when you
previously were printing with other printers/inks/paper, then I
suppose your problem lies elsewhere (something other than level of
monitor luminance). 

Phil