Hi Dave, Yes, the Epson paper profiles are installed with the printer driver. I updated them from the website. A laptop would be a good solution. But I would at least get the fastest G4 i-book. You really want to maximize your processing power. I think part of what makes my system easy to set up is that I'm using the Apple flat panel monitor. The Apple calibration tools would obviously work well with their own hardware. You would probably do well with a laptop display. An external CRT would probably benefit greatly from hardware calibration. My previous Mac system used a third-party CRT, and I had trouble getting that correct and keeping it close.
Colorsynch is part of the Mac system software. When you install device drivers, the Colorsynch profiles should be written. In PhotoShop color preferences, you can choose Colorsynch workflow for printing. Good luck, Paul > > As I mentioned in an earlier post, my > color > printing setup is simple on > > my Mac. I simply place all my images in generic RGB colorspace and > > print on an Epson 2200 using the Mac's Colorsynch workflow setting and > > the Epson paper profiles. I know nothing of PC color printing problems, > > so I can't say that it's easier. But it's a no-brainer on the Mac. > > Ok i must have missed that post Paul. Sorry. > The Epson profiles, are they coming from Epson, loaded on the computer during > printer > isntalation.? > > As i mentioned before, when i go to my profiles on the Canon drop down menu > it > basically > shows > paper types,oeientation as such.Nothing about colour space. That i can change > in > the first > window. > > > > Have you thought about a G-5 I-mac? They're quite affordable, > > particularly if you need a monitor, and they're quite a bit faster than > > the Mini or the i-books. I don't have a very high opinion of the mini. > > Not much computer, and not all that much of a bargain. > > Well i am leaning toward a laptop as i feel it will fill both worlds. Some > home > computing > with my non lcd > monitor (CRD i think they are called correct)and field downloads etc when on > site and at > GFM next > year. > I would like, but money is an isue as i need one more lens for my istD > aswell, > to have > both but i think > the laptop is the way to go. > I have talked with Cotty and a few others and it seems a Mac laptop(in my > case > the iBook > 14") > attached to an external monitor should work quite well. > Is the Mac colourflow work system part of the OS when installed.? > > Seems to have MS office 2004, so i should be able to work with works word and > excel if > need be. > > My main concern is my PS 6 and 7 and El3 will have to be replaced, mostlikaly > with PSCS > mac version, > so thats an additional $800 or so up here in Canada. > > However Cotty's reply a few minuites ago has moved me over the 75% mark.LOL > > Dave > > > Paul > > On Sep 12, 2005, at 8:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > Can,t decide on what to get.Mini or one of the G4 iBooks. Both have > > > there streghts and > > > weaknesses.:-) > > > > > > Cotty, are you saying my colour profiling will or may be easier to > > > work with in a Mac > > > system. If so that > > > will help in a decision. > > > > > > Also, thanks to all who have answered. Sorry i didi not partake in the > > > emails Sunday. > > > Quess what i > > > was doing.LOL > > > > > > Thats one thing that always was in the backl of my mind. People would > > > always mention they > > > had this > > > or that profile for a printer and away they went. When ever i oppend > > > the Canon print > > > dialoge boxes the > > > profiles were nothing specific. Paper type, lever up or down that sort > > > of thing, and that > > > always > > > confused me.I always have a choice in the dialoge box to change to a > > > number of spaces, but > > > do i have > > > to convert to that in PS BEFORE making the print, or does that happen > > > after i choose and > > > the printer > > > takes over. > > > > > > I know it should be straight forward, but it still confuses moi. > > > > > > So what seems to be the answer is, buy Mac, or contact Canon/Nikon to > > > see what profiles > > > may be > > > available for what printer and paper combos', or do the 3rd party > > > profiles like a few > > > have said they > > > have done.. Am i on the right track.?? > > > > > > > > > Dave > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 11/9/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], > > > discombobulated, unleashed: > > >> > > >>> > > >>> Dave(getting back to home printing more)Brooks > > >> > > >> Dave, I thought you were buying a Mac?? > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> Cheers, > > >> Cotty > > >> > > >> > > >> ___/\__ > > >> || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > > >> ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com > > >> _____________________________ > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
