QTR-Quadtone RIP

> What are your feelings at this point concerning the ColorMunki and the 
> the PrintFixPro suite. I noticed that you do not include the
> ProntFixPro in your chart of Consumer vs fine Art devices.

Hi

That chart is from X-rite so wouldn't have the PFP in it ;-)

I normally never do direct comparisons myself, since without knowing
someone's personal preferences/requirements I don't think they are
always terribly helpful.

Both can  produce good profiles, however the Datacolor solution allows
for a lot more 'tinkering' or adjustment of how you make your profiles.

In some ways they are aimed at different markets. The CM works well
with its supplied software (with a few minor issues ;-) but currently if
you want a more advanced solution from X-Rite then it's a rather more
expensive i1 solution you'll need.

The SpyderPrint software has been updated recently and supports the
original PFP hardware.

Making a choice depends on how much you want to spend and what
level of functionality you are looking for. I know that some find the need
to measure individual patches with the PFP a lot of hassle, whilst other
people find it no bother at all.

As someone who has been writing and doing talks about colour
management for a while I suspect that the arrival of the CM will benefit
both X-Rite and Datacolor and raise  general awareness of the topic
(and since it's a particular interest of mine, of B/W printing too ;-)

bye for now

Keith Cooper