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Re: [Digital BW] Re: HP Photosmart Pro B9180 review at LL

2006-09-14 by CDTobie@aol.com

In a message dated 9/14/06 12:41:06 AM, bwscans@... writes:


> "Illuminant metameric on photo media especially B&W"
> 
> Can any one explain what this means?
> 

It means that when you move from one type of viewing light to another, the 
colors change color, and the grays lose neutrality. This would tend to imply 
that the light grays are derived from color inks, not light gray ink, which is 
the issue we've been discussing here for the last day or two...

C. David Tobie
Product Technology Manager
ColorVision Business Unit
Datacolor Inc.
CDTobie@...
www.colorvision.com


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