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Re: Linearization question

2008-08-09 by dlruckus

Make sure that your monitor is properly profiled as well. If it is,
then print the 21 step scale with your linearized QTR profile and
measure it to see if it is truly linearized. 

Regards.
Duane



--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "brouwerkent" <philip@...> wrote:
>
> Howdy
> 
> I have linearized what I believe is a well done profile, but when I
print with the linearized 
> profile...the print is  darker than anticipated.  I am able to make
a good print by moving the 
> Gamma setting in the print settings to a lower setting ( lighter). 
Of course I would like to 
> have a more optimum profile not requiring this last stage adjustment.
> 
> Any ideas how to readjust my profile to be closer to correct output?
 Please understand the 
> linearity is fine...very smooth with no bumps or posterization.  
Output is just too dark....
> 
> I am thinking that perhaps I have set the basic ink limit too high.
 Any other ideas of how I 
> might correct my profile?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Phil Brouwer
>

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