QTR-Quadtone RIP

Hello ...

Just recently an Eye1 spectro was mentioned as a fine but expensive
solution.  Has anyone ever used an X-Rite 810 densitometer for
linearization?  It's old, but it seems to calibrate and also take
readings on it's enameled test plate.

Any observations at all would be helpful.

Thank you, Richard Edwards.

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "richard00edwards" <dicke@...> 
wrote:
>
> Hello ...
> 
> Just recently an Eye1 spectro was mentioned as a fine but expensive
> solution.  Has anyone ever used an X-Rite 810 densitometer for
> linearization?  It's old, but it seems to calibrate and also take
> readings on it's enameled test plate.
> 
> Any observations at all would be helpful.
> 
> Thank you, Richard Edwards.
>

I use one of those all the times with the 21 steps wedge.
Works like a charm.

Dario

I used a Noritsu densitometer model DM-201, which functions similarly to 
the X-Rite.  It works perfectly for black and white printing using QTR.  
I connected it to my PC using the PC's serial port and read in the 
measurements using Microsoft's Hyperterminal.  I've now bought an Eye1 
spectrometer for its colour capabilities (monitor and printer). 
Unfortunately I don't use QTR any longer since it only supports Epson 
printers.  When I get round to it, I'll list my Noritsu on eBay.

Terry Lowe.