Monitor/Printer calibration

[rainfyre]

Hi,

I recently bought the Spyder calibrator for my monitor. However, after following instructions, my printouts still do not match my monitor. In fact my print outs are very much darker than the monitor.

I am currently using a dell monitor as well as a Epson r2400 printer.

Are there any courses in Singapore that teach u how to properly calibrate these equipment?

Thanks

[wesley]

Originally Posted by rainfyre Hi, I recently bought the Spyder calibrator for my monitor. However, after following instructions, my printouts still do not match my monitor. In fact my print outs are very much darker than the monitor. I am currently using a dell monitor as well as a Epson r2400 printer. Are there any courses in Singapore that teach u how to properly calibrate these equipment? Thanks

Hi!

Just like your monitor, you'll have to get the printer calibrated too. There's a thread with the printer and monitor calibration. Another photographer had the same issues with his printer.

http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=270698

Best
Wes

[Reflection]

Just to add on:

I know for a fact that GretagMacbeth has a package for profiling monitors and printers. Just give Bits & Bytes a call and i'm sure someone can answer your questions. Alternatively, pay them a visit.

[satcat]

Originally Posted by wesley Hi! Just like your monitor, you'll have to get the printer calibrated too. There's a thread with the printer and monitor calibration. Another photographer had the same issues with his printer. http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=270698 Best Wes

rather than the printer, you need to calibrate the printer+paper combination that you are going to be using. so different profiles will be needed e.g. for premium semi-glossy, archival matte etc.

you should be able to find standard paper profiles for the different media sold by epson on one of their websites. download and install these.

in photoshop (if you are using that) make sure you select the right output profile. you will also need to ensure that the epson printer driver is set to "no color management".

cheers,
satcat

[rainfyre]

thanks, will give these a try