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Re: [colorvision_group] Idea for profile accuracy

2006-03-14 by randy

I tried this and a few dozen  patches get a lot darker. ?????

Randy Laskody


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> Here's how color geeks used to check this: open the TIFF version of 
> the target that you used to profile your printer/ink/paper in 
> Photoshop in AdobeRGB, and go to Custom Proof Setup, and apply your 
> custom profile to the target. Toggle between softproof, and 
> nonsoftproofed views (Command or Control Y, depending on platform) and 
> see if any of the patches show as being out of line. We built this 
> feature right into PrintFIX PRO, with the Raw/Split/Measured option 
> for any measurement set, and now we're adding quick key commands to 
> let you toggle between them instantly. How can you miss patches, when 
> you get the option to do this check, and to remeasure any suspicious 
> patches on the spot, before even building your profile?
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> That is what PrintFIX PRO is about: bringing years of color expert's 
> knowledge and techniques to all users. Tuning paper white and ink 
> black previews, selecting an optimal media setting, all of those 
> tricks are expert methods now available to anyone who'll take the time 
> to read the help, and give it a try.
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>/277 - Release Date: 3/8/2006
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