Problems with Spyder3Elite - measured value outside of expected range
2009-08-29 by abigfunguy
Well I was all excited getting my Spyder Studio today. I install the Spyder3Elite software, 3.0.4, that can with the unit. I used the menu option to find
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Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-29 by Bob Petruska
Terrie, You are correct in stating that there are hidden check boxes that can trash the best efforts to get a good profile. I will be running the tests over
Re: Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-28 by tlbepson
... OK... ... used, I changed from letting the particular application manage color to let printer manage color. Ahhh...gotcha... I just wanted to make sure we
Re: [datacolor_group] Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver? [1 Attachment]
2009-08-28 by Bob Petruska
... OK, I m with you on this... I ll run some tests and get back to you. Bob P.
Re: [datacolor_group] Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-28 by C D Tobie
... This would tend to be caused by the ink black not being as dark as screen black, with matte papers. With gloss media, it may be more at the other end, with
Re: [datacolor_group] Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver? [1 Attachment]
2009-08-28 by Bob Petruska
I am looking for ICC color management, that is why I bought the Spyder3Print and posting my apparent problem that I m having with ICC color management here on
Re: 2 different monitor calibrations
2009-08-28 by ejc_1@swbell.net
Thanks
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-28 by C D Tobie
... That is actually indirect support of my suggestion of Kodak colors ... C. David Tobie Global Product Technology Manager Digital Imaging & Home Theater
Re: [datacolor_group] Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-28 by C D Tobie
... Then you aren t looking for ICC color management, you are looking for something that is perhaps better described as Kodak colors . Matching your non-proof
Re: [datacolor_group] Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-28 by C D Tobie
... Since I own a number of Canon printers, I know that it is sometimes easy to turn off color management, and sometimes difficult, and sometimes impossible.
Re: [datacolor_group] 2 different monitor calibrations
2009-08-28 by C D Tobie
... The idea (well, one idea) of calibration and profiling displays is to match them, as closely as possible, to each other. If side by side matching is
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-27 by Bob Petruska
First, I m using Vista Home Premium on a PC. I use Kodak Ultra paper. No automatic setting on the Canon control panel set when using Spyder profiles. I am
Re: [datacolor_group] Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver? [1 Attachment]
2009-08-27 by Bob Petruska
Since you have owned many Canon printers then you know that it is very easy to turn off color management in the Canon printer driver. I am not double
2 different monitor calibrations
2009-08-27 by ejc_1@swbell.net
2 different brand monitors should not calibrate identical, correct? on same pc?
Re: Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-27 by tlbepson
... My guess is that you were using Canon paper? If so, I don t find it remarkable that you got a good print since one would hope that Canon has created
Re: [datacolor_group] Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-27 by C D Tobie
... Well, I must own a dozen models of Canon printers, and I ve certainly never found the canned profiles, or default output, to be as good as custom profiles
Spyder3Print profiles worse than standard Canon driver?
2009-08-27 by Bob Petruska
I currently have the 6 color Canon I950 and in the process of purchasing the Canon Pro 9500 MKII. I purchased the Spyder3Print to be able to generate great
Re: [datacolor_group] Monitor intensity?
2009-08-27 by C D Tobie
... You have to choose to have the ambient light checked, and then when it runs that function, it will recommend a set of target values that will include a
Re: [datacolor_group] Monitor intensity? [1 Attachment]
2009-08-27 by Jim Miller
thanks for the quick reply. i ve been closing the window shades which takes the room down to a light level that still allows reading a printed page but well
Re: [datacolor_group] Monitor intensity?
2009-08-27 by C D Tobie
... True, there is a technical term for what you are describing; its called white luminance. But brightness will pretty much cover it. You can run it either
Monitor intensity?
2009-08-27 by Jim Miller
I m using a Spyder3Elite and wondering if it adjusts monitor intensity (brightness, probably the wrong term...) when it does a profile in reduced light. Or do
OK, going with the Canon Pro 9500 MKII
2009-08-24 by Bob Petruska
My past BEST Printer post sure was educating!!! It looks like all printers have their pluses and minuses. I fixed my Canon I950 inkjet over the weekend and
Re: PrintFix Pro Targets?
2009-08-24 by rsmith02
If the densities you re using differ from the densities of the color inks you can t use the Epson driver and an ICC workflow. I m not aware of any inkset using
PrintFix Pro Targets?
2009-08-24 by jag24x
Hi all, I have a odd silly question in regards with the whole targets used with Printfix Pro spectrometers. I ve got some 6 Eboni inks from inksupply in my
Re: [datacolor_group] Paper white vs screen white
2009-08-24 by Jim Miller
Received the Solux lightbar and D50 lamps and a quick test before having to leave was that the light was much whiter and the prints appeared come closer to
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: 1800/1900 not ideal for matte
2009-08-23 by CDTobie
I am interested in the not ideal for matte part. Can you be more specific - I guess you mean that it is not ideal for matte color prints (no questions about
Re: 1800/1900 not ideal for matte
2009-08-23 by dizpark
David! ... I am interested in the not ideal for matte part. Can you be more specific - I guess you mean that it is not ideal for matte color prints (no
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-23 by Robert Peirce
On Aug 23, 2009, at 3:11 PM, davidl3541 wrote: however, I find that it does a superb job of mixing color inks to get beautiful neutral B&W prints. . That s the
Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-23 by davidl3541
Some background: I ve been in photography since I was a 15 (1955)and spent some time as a pro. In the military I worked with digital imaging in its early days
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-23 by Robert Peirce
... I guess it depends on your point of view. Wet prints were never dead neutral. A straight print out of the fixer had (what I call) a very faint olive
Re: More Virtual Machines
2009-08-23 by ajweiss1
Thanks David. I ll take it up over in the VMWare communities.
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by CDTobie
... Yes, and you certainly don t see me recommending the i9100 either (though I do own one, from way back). In fact, even the Canon Pro9000 has gotten the pan
Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by scmgr3
... I was rereading this thread again and noticed the above entry. I print on a matte paper from Hawk Mountain that is archival and contains no brightners.
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by Robert Peirce
... Before the B9180, I had (and still have) a Canon i9100. The difference on B&W is like day and night. I have also reprinted some of the scans from my 4x5
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by CDTobie
I think there are a number of well known photographers who would dispute David s position here,... Indeed, especially the HP ones. :-) But the serious HP users
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by CDTobie
In what way is it deficient? ?Nobody has ever commented that my prints are so bad they must have been made on an HP! No, without context they wouldn t do that;
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by Sat Tara S. Khalsa
I think there are a number of well known photographers who would dispute David s position here,... stsk
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by Robert Peirce
... In what way is it deficient? Nobody has ever commented that my prints are so bad they must have been made on an HP!
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by CDTobie
?I have a B9180 that makes terrific prints. ?It has replaceable heads as well, although I don t know how the prices compare. ?It is limited to 13 wide paper,
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-22 by Robert Peirce
... Don t forget the HP printers. I have a B9180 that makes terrific prints. It has replaceable heads as well, although I don t know how the prices compare.
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-21 by Sat Tara S. Khalsa
Also check out the HP 9180. stsk
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-21 by Sat Tara Khalsa
I think the dye/pigment switch pain is only there until the dye prints sit in the sunlight for a few days... stsk
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-21 by CDTobie
I own the 9500 and I don t see that problem.? Perhaps they are not processing correctly, wrong profiles?? I just ran a shot from the studio I took the other
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-21 by CDTobie
... inks, but reviews say that the photos lack the vivid colors and punch. Well, dye has more punch, especially for glossy prints, but for how long? Pigment
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-21 by Bob Petruska
Dwain, Since you own the 9500, and I m sure that you are concerned about correct color and photos with punch. Would you say the output is the best you have
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-21 by Dwain Morse
I own the 9500 and I don t see that problem. Perhaps they are not processing correctly, wrong profiles? I just ran a shot from the studio I took the other
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-21 by Bob Petruska
Dave, I m just best guessing at what to buy. I do like the 9500 pigment inks, but reviews say that the photos lack the vivid colors and punch. Do you have any
Re: [datacolor_group] Re: Best ink printer to match with Spyder3Print
2009-08-20 by CDTobie
After spending all night I have decided that the newer Canon PXIMA PRO 9000 Mark II 8 color printer is the way that I m going to go This is a dye printer.
Re: [datacolor_group] Paper white vs screen white
2009-08-20 by CDTobie
Just a quick followup: I took a piece of HP APP Glossy home and compared it to the white background of the painting mentioned and the paper is definitely
Re: Mac OS 9 for spyder III
2009-08-20 by Daniel Vézina
... OS 9 platform, so I have a G4. ... and profile it. ... Like David said, it is not possible. However, what you really need is a profile for your monitor.