[argyllcms] Re: Create RGB printer .ICM to use in Photoshop CS5
- From: Phil Cruse <pcruse@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: argyllcms@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:32:19 +0100
Hi,
If changing brands then you should definitely reprofile!
Changing empty cartridges, re-cal only if necessary, if cal works for you.
Cheers
Phil
On 20 Oct 2011, at 11:26, Marcus Andersson wrote:
> Hi, thanks for your reply!
>
> So, you're saying it's not a good idea to create a separate .cal for the
> profile, I take it? I should instead reprofile when for example ink brands
> are changed?
>
> Cheers,
> Marcus
>
> On October 20, 2011, at 11:34, Phil Cruse wrote:
>
>> Hi Marcus,
>>
>> I think you've hit the nail on the head!
>>
>> On 20 Oct 2011, at 09:18, Marcus Andersson wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have a question regarding calibration. Is it really meaningful to
>>> produce a .cal for an RGB printer with 8 colors? I don't know that much
>>> about these things but theoretically a CMY linearization on such printers
>>> would involve all eight colors, right? I am asking as a novice, thanks.
>>
>> I can't see how the extra Red, Green, etc., or even the normal Black ink can
>> be linearized in "RGB". These channels are generated by the printer driver.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Phil
>>
>> Phil Cruse
>
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