Digital BW, The Print

Phil Rose wrote:

>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
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My monitor is calibrated with the PhotoCal spyder.  I'm not sure what 
the luminance level is, but I'll re-calibrate tonight when it's 
completely dark outside.  I should be able to tell when I do this.

My color prints on the C86 and Epson Premium Glossy paper turn out just 
fine.

-Peter