Re: Effectiveness of converting targets to PDF for remote profiling?
2008-01-18 by ifoo2k
That s a fair assertion. Was just hoping there was some way I could avoid spending the 20 mins extra walking through the printer driver over the phone...
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Re: Using Profile Chooser with Spyder2 Pro
2008-01-18 by tech4x5
Thanks. That s what I thought. I have a good profile for my prints and soft proofing, and that s the most important thing. But I was hoping I could make
Re: [colorvision_group] Using Profile Chooser with Spyder2 Pro
2008-01-18 by CDTobie@aol.com
... Ideally, no. Not unless you change your hardware setting to reflect the different conditions under which the profiles were made. In a practical sense a
Using Profile Chooser with Spyder2 Pro
2008-01-18 by tech4x5
I have made a moniter calibration using DVI input and in the process made adjustments using the moniter backlight control. I then make another calibration
Re: [colorvision_group] Effectiveness of converting targets to PDF for remote profiling?
2008-01-18 by CDTobie@aol.com
... Different versions of Acrobat treat color... differently. Getting Acrobat to leave a target unchanged when saving, and again when printing, could be quite
Effectiveness of converting targets to PDF for remote profiling?
2008-01-18 by ifoo2k
Does anyone have any experience/opinions/knowledge about the effectiveness of converting or printing the targets in S3Print to PDF and having someone print
Re: Tips on profiling smaller sized paper?
2008-01-18 by ifoo2k
Wow! I just did that after your reply. Turned out perfect. You guys are great! I would recommend updating the online help files to indicate this. I read
Re: [colorvision_group] Tips on profiling smaller sized paper?
2008-01-18 by CDTobie@aol.com
... There are 4x6 targets included in the target folder within PrintFIX PRO/Spyder3Print. You need to open them and print all four from Photoshop or some other
Re: [colorvision_group] Using Qimage
2008-01-18 by CDTobie@aol.com
... This varies somewhat with make and model, but yes: you should profile the driver you are going to print through; thats a given. C. David Tobie Product
Tips on profiling smaller sized paper?
2008-01-18 by ifoo2k
Is there any way to generate the targets (i.e. 225 patch target) across several sheets of 4 x6 instead of on a single letter sized sheet? Basically I want
Re: Using Qimage - further questions
2008-01-18 by James
... demo copy ... started me on ... does ... Hi Tom, You re correct that Qimage uses the manufacturer s driver for printing. On the surface, it s easy to not
Using Qimage - further questions
2008-01-18 by Tom Moore
Thanks for your responses regarding Qimage. I have downloaded the demo copy abd had a look. It appears that Qimage does not have it s own driver so, printing
Re: [colorvision_group] Using Qimage
2008-01-17 by Myron Gochnauer
I don t see why it wouldn t work. I use Qimage sometimes, but most of my PFP profiles were created on my Mac, and I haven t gotten around to doing them again
RE: [colorvision_group] Using Qimage
2008-01-17 by Tom Moore
David I knew that I had used custom paper sizes before, so your response inspired me to look further. I had the manual feed option selected, which for some
Re: [colorvision_group] Using Qimage
2008-01-17 by CDTobie@aol.com
... I ve spoken to several satisfied Qimage users... all you need to do is print the targets via Qimage, and then print through the resulting profile to
Re: [colorvision_group] Using Qimage
2008-01-17 by Tom Husband
Hi Tom, I use Qimage with my 2400 along with the PFP profiles and really like the results. When I create the profile I print the targets through PFP and not
Re:Using Qimage
2008-01-17 by JJ
I use Qimage regularly and have not had any poblem with PrintFix Pro generated profiles. Jorge
RE: [colorvision_group] Using Qimage
2008-01-17 by Randy Gentry
I use Qimage Studio on a regular basis. It has great color management features and printing options. Use a Qimage tutorial to get started Google it) And use
Using Qimage
2008-01-17 by Tom Moore
Are any PrintFixPro users also using Qimage? Does using Qimage affect how profiling is done? I checked the archives and there were a few Qimage posts. It s
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by tech4x5
Thanks everyone for your input. I think I ve finally got it and it s working as I d hoped. If I have any more problems, I ll repost. Thanks, Matthew Kraus
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by John Vitollo
... You are welcome...but please read the manual and help files.
Re: [colorvision_group] Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by CDTobie@aol.com
... First, make sure you are using the latest version of the software. Then, put in a support ticket to colorvision.com, noting Attention: Dana in the
Re: [colorvision_group] Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by CDTobie@aol.com
... If he is in fact getting that step... thats the question! C. David Tobie Product Technology Manager Digital Imaging & Home Theater Datacolor
Re: [colorvision_group] Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by CDTobie@aol.com
... Sounds like a tech glitch to me. Measured Luminance means we are going to measure the luminance... which is the screen you seem to not be getting. Go to
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by tech4x5
... instructions, I finally found the elusive window. It just goes to show you, after some more thinking sometimes pays off. Thanks again. Matthew Kraus In
RE: [colorvision_group] Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by Tom Moore
John I m still thinking about this media setting issue and your post below. Are you stating that you don t use the S3P media setting check to select a setting,
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by John Vitollo
... After some thinking.... Maybe you are stuck on this first White Luminance window expecting to adjust the brightness with the Spyder? It s not here where
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by John Vitollo
... What you are seeing might be a different White Luminance window earlier on in the process. There s 4 white squares also in the Set White Luminance
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by John Vitollo
... Did you contact Colorvision support directly...that s your best bet? http://support.colorvision.ch/index.php?_m=tickets&_a=submit
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-15 by tech4x5
... but I do see the 4 white squares for White Luminance. What I don t see is a box to view real time changes in the White Luminance comparing the adjusted
RE: [colorvision_group] Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by Tom Moore
... I don t think I printed with those options. Perhaps I should RTFM. Thanks for pointing out that possibility. ... I had read them, but that has not happened
Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by John Vitollo
... I don t think I have... ... I just purchased the R380...nice little printer! Best, John
Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by John Vitollo
... Yes all ramps were printed without Color Management or color controls. ... My rational for the test was to find the best media settings that would open up
Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by John Vitollo
... While using the Colorvision built profile are you using Saturation and no Black Point Compensation as recommended by Colorvision? That would affect dmax.
Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by robert49brake
... Have you ever used any of the glossy settings with matte ... and meant to say matte papers.
Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by robert49brake
... Thanks John, that s a great start. Have you ever used any of the glossy settings with matte inks? ... best ... I have a pair of R220s right now, one
RE: [colorvision_group] Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by Tom Moore
John I presume these were printed without any Color Management or color controls by the driver, other than that imposed by the media setting. You then ranked
RE: [colorvision_group] Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-15 by Tom Moore
In my case, there was no Epson paper selection that provided an acceptable media setting check. I simply guessed that VFA had the highest the ink load and it
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-14 by John Vitollo
... Geez...other than getting a Mac...no! 8-} But seriously I don t know how different the Sypder2Pro interface is between Windows and Mac. Are you waiting
RE: [colorvision_group] Re: Profile for Premier Fi ne Art 270 - need help with mottling
2008-01-14 by Tom Moore
Robert I do have some other papers, but I haven t tried them yet with the MISPro inks. In particular, in addition to PFA I have the Premier Premium Matte
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-14 by tech4x5
Thanks John, That s a great window and seems to have all the information I d like ot see. Unfortuately, I m on Windows. Any suggestions? Thanks, Matthew
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-14 by John Vitollo
... After the first calibration run the software stops at this window (Mac) where White Luminance is adjusted via monitor s on-screen controls:
Re: Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-14 by tech4x5
Thanks for the reply. If you would please stay with me with this, I still don t quite get it. After I select Backlight in the Identity Control window, it
Re: [colorvision_group] Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-14 by CDTobie@aol.com
... Its a question that gets asked every so often, but doesn t really have an answer. The different media might take a heavier inkload, say, in the darks, but
Re: Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-14 by John Vitollo
... the ... differently ... ink ... Robert, Take a look at my Excel chart on 4800 matte media settings with William Turner:
Ink Limits and Epson Settings
2008-01-14 by robert49brake
This also seems a good place to ask the following question. Does anyone have a key to the rankings (in terms of ink loads) in the various Epson settings? I
Re: Profile for Premier Fine Art 270 - need help with mottling
2008-01-14 by robert49brake
... Tom, have you tried that inkset on a different printer or with the PAHP205? I ve been following this thread with some interest as I have currently, an
Re: [colorvision_group] Profile for Pre mier Fine Art 270 - need help with mot tling
2008-01-14 by CDTobie@aol.com
... That is a different combination, however... and does not guarantee that you can then use it with the Epson driver and these color MIS inks. ... Thats after
Re: [colorvision_group] Help with Spyder2Pro calibration
2008-01-14 by CDTobie@aol.com
... The colorimeter window is not part of the Assistant process. If you have the necessary hardware controls, mark them in the software, choose a defined
RE: [colorvision_group] Profile for Premier Fine A rt 270 - need help with mottling
2008-01-13 by Tom Moore
David Thanks for your quick response. This paper is one I use for printing B&W images using QuadtoneRIP and other MIS inks. Admittedly, it’s a different