Datacolor User to User Support Group.

--- In datacolor_group@yahoogroups.com, David Miller <dm2363@...> 
> All profiles for matte paper (or canvas) will soft proof that way if  
> the absolute lightness of the black ink, and shadows, is being shown.  
> (matte simply measures that way, compared to glossy/luster)
> 
> In Photoshop, you can get the contrast in the softproof back by  
> unchecking the "black ink simulation" checkbox in the View:Proof  
> Setup:Custom dialog.
> 
> In Spyder3Print's softproof, there's currently no way to turn this  
> off, which is why soft proofs for profiles on matte unavoidably look  
> that way. Just ignore this and realize that it's because your  
> profiling matte paper. Your prints will
> be fine.
> 
> David Miller
>

Thanks for the explanation, David. Much appreciated!

Regards, Paul.