QTR-Quadtone RIP

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@...> wrote:
>
> >... I'm thinking about a spectro ...
> > I'd like to inquire on a modestly priced device ... 
> 
> I use the PrintFixPro spectro, which is probably the cheapest one if 
bought
> new.  It's good for B&W, but without a strip reader, it's not good for
> color.
> 
> You might look at the used market.  A used i1 might be a good choice,
> particularly if you want to also be able to profile color.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>



paul, can you explain about the strip reader?  i was interested in 
getting the printfix pro and was naively assuming a spectro will do 
both color and b&w.  why can't the spectro do color without this item?  
is a strip reader an accessory item to the printfix pro?