QTR-Quadtone RIP

I have been using an x rite 820 (very similar to the 810) to make qtr profiles and qtr icc for a while.  It works well, but there are things you should be aware of.  
The work around for not connecting to the computer is manual entry of the data.  Not difficult at all.  
If you buy a unit without a calibration plaque, they are expensive.  The last I looked. I think they were up to $125 in the US. You must have this to calibrate the unit.   Check the x rite web site.  Replacement bulbs are also pricey.  These potential expenses can bring it pretty close to the color munki in a hurry.
As Sidney stated, with a densitometer you can profile for density only, not color or hue.  That may or may not matter to you.

Peter

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Sidney"  wrote:
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> I don't know about the 810, I have an 811 model.
> I bought it cheap, replaced the measuring light and calibrated it.
> It is very reliable and helps a lot with density readings, especially for alternative processes. I work the readings manually, never got the outdated software for PC working...
> For inkjet profiling, I use an i1pro. The readings are semi-automatically transferred to my computer, thus making profile creation a snap.
> If you plan to work with digital print profiling only, I would recommend the second option, as it will also allow you to make color profiles.
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> --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "reallybelgium"  wrote:
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> > Hi,
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> > I read the Quadtone RIP user manual. I want to buy a photospectro- or densitometer. To measure densities, linearize a Quadtone RIP and making ICC profiles. I looked at the Colormunki Photo, Spyder Print, I1 Pro, .. but they are quite expensive (to start with). I read in the Quadtone RIP manual (2005) about the use of X-Rite 810 densitometer. I found them very cheap on Ebay. Are they usable and trustable, or is this technology to old and do you advice to use newer gear? The X-Rite 810 works via serial port which I don't have anymore on my pc (very new one). But I guess there is a workaround for that.
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> > Thank you!
> > 
> > Ben Albu
> > Belgium
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