Re: Match the Proofer?
Re: Match the Proofer?
- Subject: Re: Match the Proofer?
- From: email@hidden
- Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 08:45:28 -0500
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1) That wouldn't do you any good because our press can't match the proof
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(usually the case with shops doing laminate proofs). This seems utterly
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insane to me - I know you can't get an exact match, but what's the point
of
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providing a proof at all if it won't closely match what comes out on
press.
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Am I way off base in thinking this?
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2) That wouldn't do you any good because it still won't be accurate. You
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should send test files and then match those by the numbers. This one
really
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puzzles me because what's the point of profiling a device if it isn't
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accurate? Plus, I really don't have the time (or patience) to go through
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every part of a job with the eyedropper tool to make sure everything's
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kosher when I have a calibrated screen anyway.
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OK - that was a bit rant-y, I apologize. But seriously, what is
reasonable
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to look for/expect from a printer that claims to use color management?
The above two statements/responses are absolute hogwash. Why would they
provide a proofing service if they could not match their proofs? What the
heck does "send test files and then match those by the numbers" mean?I'd
continue looking for a printer that is more savvy with color management,
but I guess I'm just particular that way. <g>
Eric Bullock
Color Guy
Hecht's/Strawbridge's Advertising
685 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203
703.247.2391
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