Hello Bob, I would agree that the HP's Gloss and Satin profiles produce acceptable results, but when it comes to the HP Matte paper profile, there is a strong argument for a custom profile.
In my opinion the HP Matte profile is that bad, that it actually degrades the image, causing a loss of colour saturation, contrast and luminosity. Anyone considering using matte paper will definitely need a custom profile. Lou. ----- Original Message ----- From: "mozella55" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 6:48 AM Subject: [HPDesignJet_Printers] Re: HP profiles for DJ 130 --- In [email protected], "eric perkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ............> In the 2 years I've owned it, I've never characterized the HP's print- > to-monitor matching as less than good, and my eye for color is > probably far more experienced than most as I own a photo lab. I'm > wondering if each of my printers is a particularly good sample of its > model, or if perhaps operator error might be accounting for a few of > the complaints about the manufacturer supplied profiles. Also, there > are apparently more than a few people who want to believe that > spending more money for something insures a better result and/or that > money already spent was somehow justified. > > Eric: I'd like to chime in here too. I've been making photographic prints since the late 1950's, and although I don't claim to be a color management expert, I have seen a lot of prints. In the several months I've been printing on my HP 130 using the HP supplied profiles, I've been nothing but satisfied. I use a calibrated monitor and my prints are darned close to what I see on the screen. Certainly not far enough off to justify custom profiles for use with the HP papers. Like you, I've noticed a certain amount of grumbling about the HP profiles, but I find it interesting that in almost every case, the grumbler is either someone selling profiles or someone who's spent money on them. I can certainly afford to buy profiles, but until I notice some color inaccuracy problems or until one of my clients complains about the color they're seeing (and paying for) I think I'll invest my money in a nice old sipping Rum. Bob Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPDesignJet_Printers Post message: [email protected] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Protect your PC from spy ware with award winning anti spy technology. It's free. http://us.click.yahoo.com/97bhrC/LGxNAA/yQLSAA/vIg0lB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPDesignJet_Printers Post message: [email protected] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HPDesignJet_Printers/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
