Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 2/28/06 7:34:06 PM, pmcm@... writes:


> I have not attempted profile making before, but am keen to use the QTR
> programme. My usage will be moderate, so minimum cost, within reason,
> would be my requirement.
> There are a large range of second hand densitometers available, all a
> bit confusing. For using in conjunction with QTR, would the above
> densitometer be suitable? or any other suggestions.
> 

There are really two ways to go with this: get a one-trick-pony, an actual 
densitmeter that won't ever do anything else. The questions that raises are that 
these tend to be older devices, with the usual reliability, maintainence, and 
compatibility issues older equipment can have. Or use a newer device to   
emulate a densitometer. This has the advantages of allowing you to use the device 
for other purposes, such as L*a*b* value readings, ICC profile building etc. 
But this may cost more. However, the price balance isn't quite that it used to 
be, as you should be able to get all of this (densitey values for QTR, Lab 
measurements, and ICC color printer profiles) from PrintFIX PRO, for under $500.

So the lowest cost solution for density only is still likely to be an ebay 
densitometer, but the price for getting a more flexible solution is lower than 
it used to be.

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


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