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Re: [colorvision_group] Epson Radient White Watercolor - Patches look really light
2006-03-15 by CDTobie@aol.com
In a message dated 3/15/06 12:26:23 PM, kenchow@... writes:
I used it for the
first time last night after creating a PFP profile for it and so far am
underwhelmed.
First, be sure you are printing on the coated side of the sheet; with some watercolor papers that can be a bit difficult to determine.
Next, check with the media setting check function to see that you are getting a good black, with good dark seperation.
Now, be sure that you print the target with the right driver settings, and no color adjustment or management.
Then, make sure, when you print thought the profile from other applications, that the results look similar to what you see in the Test Image prints from the same profile at the end of PrintFIX PRO.
Finally, be sure not to use Black Point Compensation with Relative Colorimetric with ColorVision profiles, or you will "double correct" the black, and end up with weaker blacks.
If, after following all that advice, your prints still lack the punch you want, you may just not be happy with this type of paper.
What is the density value of the black (first) patch on your profiling target, read with the PFP spot measure function? (Assuming you are using the b5 beta; otherwise, what it the L* value of the black patch?)
C. David Tobie
Product Technology Manager
ColorVision Business Unit
Datacolor Inc.
CDTobie@...
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