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Posted on 11/10/07 9:12:30 PM |
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srowden
Detail Devil Posts: 114 Reply  |
Printer Color Settings
So most of the projects I am involved with require me to print out proofs. I been using CMYK Pantone Swatches for quite sometime just the way I always do it (have done it in the past). My question really is, what's the easiest most accurate way to get the Pantone Swatch to match your monitor colors? I know I'm in good shape when I use the swatch, but I hate how it looks on the monitor, but when it prints out it prints perfect like the Pantone. I if anyone has any tips or suggestions on making my monitor fit the swatch that would be ace! Thanks! |
Posted on 12/10/07 00:32:39 AM |
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dave.cox
Marquee Master Posts: 518 Reply  |
Re: Printer Color Settings
Monitors vary widely, and can even be affected by differences in components, and even age. You really need to get a good calibration device that can calibrate your monitor by measuring the actual output of the monitor. A good place to start is Pantone's web site. |
Posted on 12/10/07 4:43:29 PM |
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srowden
Detail Devil Posts: 114 Reply |
Re: Printer Color Settings
Here and the office and also at home we are using LCD Monitors and I heard calibration could make it worse or not make a difference at all. I'll check out the more pricer devices for calibration on that Pantone website. Thanks for the help. |
Posted on 12/10/07 4:54:45 PM |
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dave.cox
Marquee Master Posts: 518 Reply |
Re: Printer Color Settings
You can calibrate LCD monitors as well as the CRT monitors. My calibration device is very old, but even it has an attachment for the LCD monitors. The first time I used it I was really surprised at how much better my colors looked. |
Posted on 12/10/07 5:43:01 PM |
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srowden
Detail Devil Posts: 114 Reply |
Re: Printer Color Settings
wow look at those prices maybe if my company has the budget i can persuade them into helping me out  thanks for the help dave |
Posted on 12/10/07 7:47:38 PM |
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dave.cox
Marquee Master Posts: 518 Reply |
Re: Printer Color Settings
Yeah, they are kind of proud of that stuff. You might be able to find a bargain on ebay. |
Posted on 13/10/07 03:59:45 AM |
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Pierre
Constructional Confabulator Posts: 637 Reply  |
Re: Printer Color Settings
Snowden, I have the crapiest of LCD displays. I got a brand new Spyder2 suite calibration kit from Ebay for 93$, duties and delivery included. I'm in Canada and got it from the States. I was amazed at the result. I use a print house from which I get a profile for their printer. When I use the ctrl-Y proof command, I get very close results. Worth the effort, believe me. Now I just have to get a better/bigger monitor and good printer.  _________________ |
Posted on 13/10/07 05:47:05 AM |
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srowden
Detail Devil Posts: 114 Reply |
Re: Printer Color Settings
I heard about that Spyder2 suite its rather cheap. |