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mark in vegas
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Which, if any, spectrophotometer are you using to calibrate the 940. I have managed to dodge color printers up to this point but those days are numbered. Or do we even need one?
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gjames
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Don't think it really matters.
KIP always refers to GretagMacbeth samples. So x-rite might be a good choice.
The link below shows a few and explains the difference of spectrophotometers vs colorimeters
http://people.rit.edu/med2823/colormanageproject/colortools.html
x-rite link: http://www.xrite.com/
Good luck!
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mark in vegas
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After reading through the X-rite site I am in overload. I understand the difference between a spectrophotometers vs colorimeters but what is the recommended technology for KIP color printers? Or maybe I should just wait it out and find out in training.
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gjames
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You can wait for training or just call KIP.
They seem to recommend something different every time we ask them about anything.
If you find out what they use in training it may benefit you to use the same thing as you would be familiar with its function from class.
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mark in vegas
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:42 am Post subject: |
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I believe that's what I'll do.
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Techsense
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:50 am Post subject: Spectrophotometer |
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Mark,
I copied the following out of a 940 Tech Bulletin
"Using X-Rite Densitometer or EyeOne Spectrophotometer (+ Density Checker)" |
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mark in vegas
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I'll take a look, there are several models I wonder which one is most useful....If anyone using one they like please let me know which one you're using. Thanx all......
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CHILLIN
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I use the X-rite and all the KIP tech I've seen use the same, and that's what they use at all the color training classes I have attended. When adjusting the some of the colors you will have to enter some numbers into a spread sheet to give you some calculations. Xrite you can just copy and paste the numbers which makes it really easy. Not sure if the other brands will work the same.
Get ready to spend some $$$.
You will also need a really accurate machinist level. Like this one. This looks exactly the same as the one KIP sells and a cheaper price.
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Precision-Graduation-Measurement-Leveler/dp/B00D6NNJYM/ref=sr_1_6?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1444109860&sr=1-6&keywords=precision+levels
And you will also needs at least one magnifier to see the lines for calibration. KIP says a 10x, but getting older I needed at least a 15x. I bought a few off Amazon from a company called Carson.
And a few other misc. items that will help with the set up. |
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mark in vegas
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| Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Way ahead of you on the magnifier. Next time you have the X-rite out see if it has a model number. Thanx for the feedback....
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