I would think that the purpose of the UV filter would be to filter out the
blue end of the spectrum (warm up the reading) neutralizing the effect of
the optical brighteners in the paper, which work into the UV spectrum.
But maybe I'm not thinking this through correctly...
--
Chris Protopapas
Fuel Digital Inc.
New York
212-564-4646
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>From: Bret Hesler <email@hidden>
>To: <email@hidden>
>Cc: Chris Protopapas <email@hidden>
>Subject: Re: Converting a DTP-41 to UV
>Date: Wed, Sep 28, 2005, 5:45 PM
>
> Hello Chris,
> I agree, the UV filter is not a user changeable feature on the DTP41, but
> X-Rite can change it. I have a UV version that I want to have the filter
> removed. Are you looking for a permanent change, or do you want a target or
> two read with the filter?
>
> List members,
>
> Is there a consensus on the use of UV filters?
>
> I find that my profiles come out more yellow than what I see on the sheet if
> there are optical brighteners present, with the UV filter. I feel the
> filtered readings are not reflecting the true appearance because the blue
> cast caused by the optical brighteners is visible. Any thoughts?
>
>
> --
> Bret Hesler
> L. P. Thebault Company
>
>
>> Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:01:56 -0400
>> From: "Chris Protopapas" <email@hidden>
>> Subject: Converting a DTP-41 to UV
>> To: email@hidden
>> Message-ID: <email@hidden>
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>>
>> Is there an easy way to convert a regular X-Rite DTP-41 to UV, such as by
>> taping
>> a UV gel filter in front of the sensor? If so, what type (strength) of filter
>> would you recommend?
>>
>
>
>
>
>
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