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Re: [colorvision_group] Re: media settings for Canon i9900
2006-08-29 by CDTobie@aol.com
In a message dated 8/29/06 12:07:29 AM, dfinnert@... writes:
How large are the spectro's measurement spots?
You are measuring about a 5mm circle, so reading the target twice, and using the "Average" function could assist in smoothing out differences from mottling, if its coarse enough.
I'm wondering how much
the mottling will affect the calibrations. I will check by making
multiple measurements of some of the worst patches to see how much
they vary with position.
Good idea, before going through the bother of remeasuring sets.
Looking through the printing forum in DPReview, it seems that many
people are using the IG Classic papers with Canon S and i-series
printers (BCI-6 dye inks). I wonder if they just have not looked
closely enough to see the mottling problems?
I have found combinations in the past with bleed or mottle issues that many users were using none-the-less, so it wouldn't suprise me.
It is not highly visible
in actual prints, but now that I know what to look for, I can't stop
seeing it. In truth, its only obvious with my nose to the print. From
12 inches away, its invisible anywhere but a flat, uniform patch of
the right color. It also improves considerably when the paper is
completely dry (not surprising for swellable polymer coating).
One of the things I appreciate most about PFP is the ability to do
these kinds of detailed checks and begin to get some real insight into
how well the print process is working.
PrintFIX PRO is a combination hardware/software/educational tool. The educational element can include all sorts of stuff.
Not that one can't do this
anyway, but between the media check facility and the help files, this
is a very effective educational tool. I am beginning to see subtleties
in color, tonality and fine detail that I had never noticed before. I
have become my own worst critic. Both a blessing and a curse!
Yes, I see stuff that the customer never will. But thats fine, its good to make quality prints, for more reasons that not having them rejected at the counter when payment is due.
Thanks for you help, David, I've learned a lot by reading through all
the other posts and your responses to them. It has prevented me from
making some of the same mistakes.
Yes, the forum (though not well organized for finding a subject, since subject lines are often incorrect) does contain lots of perspective, and specific info that the help files couldn't possibly cover.
C. David Tobie
Product Technology Manager
ColorVision Business Unit
Datacolor Inc.
CDTobie@...
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