November 2013 - colorsync-users

SpectraView II unable to save the .icc profile. hmmmm please assist
by Millers' Photography L.L.C. 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Getting message as SpectraView II finishes. Top of message has green arrow, telling me calibration complete Bellow that is Error: unable to save the .icc profile. Please help and guide me. Cheers David David B Miller, Pharm. D. member Millers' Photography L.L.C. dba Spinnaker Photo Imaging Center Bellingham, WA www.spinnakerphotoimagingcenter.com 360 739 2826

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Re: Mac OSX upgrade?
by David Scharf 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

I am concerned about things like Colorsync and if it is working properly in OS 10.9. I use Photoshop CS5 and would like to use CS6; Epson drivers and software for the 7890; and iOne Spectro for profiling. If there are still issues, then maybe I should wait. I am still not sure if everything plays nice in Mavericks. Thanks for your thoughts and opinions. Regards, David Scharf DAVID SCHARF PHOTOGRAPHY Scanning Electron Microscopy Los Angeles, CA 90039 http://www.scharfphoto.com http://www.electronmicro.com On 11/24/13 4:40 PM, mark(a)markdsegal.com wrote: > Of course the usual irresponsibility. Apple gives developers ample > notice and kits to upgrade their drivers/software. Either the > developers don't respond, don't respond on time, or there are > unexpected issues none of them are prepared to take ownership of, > either because of lazy support staff or improper policy. It is > sometimes necessary to complain far up the management tree to get the > issues addressed. At some responsible level they can become > cooperative and get things fixed, but it shouldn't have to be this way. > > Mark > > > > > Sent from Samsung tablet > > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Spinnaker Photo Imaging Center > <spinnakerphotoimagingcenter(a)dnmillerphoto.com> > Date: 2013-11-24 13:38 (GMT-05:00) > To: david(a)scharfphoto.com > Cc: "'colorsync-users?lists.apple.com' List" > <colorsync-users(a)lists.apple.com> > Subject: Re: Mac OSX upgrade? > > > David, no no no > > me, mavericks can not run my Epson Pro 9900 driver! ! ! ! ! ! > > mavericks cannot run my Canon eos utitliy > > Both are fine in Mt Lion............ Epson driver worked in > 10.6.8 eos utility will not run in 10.6.8 > > I do have 10.6.8 on partition to run Rosetta Quickbooks Pro 5 for > mac, an older version > > Spent two (2) weeks regarding mavericks, with Epsn,Canon,Apple. > Each said the other had the issue......not them. > > Cheers > > David > On Nov 23, 2013, at 8:06 PM, David Scharf <dscharf2(a)roadrunner.com> wrote: > > > I am currently running Mac OS X 10.6.8 on my computers that are > involved in photography and printing. I'm wondering if it is time to > upgrade. With 10.9 Mavericks just released, have any serious > professionals upgraded? What are the outstanding color management or > other relevant issues, if any? Could some of you pros weigh in and > give us less knowledgeable users an overview of the issues and > problems? It sure would be a help. > > Thanks and best regards, > > > > David Scharf > > -- > > DAVID SCHARF PHOTOGRAPHY > > > > *DAVID SCHARF PHOTOGRAPHY* > > > > Scanning Electron Microscopy > > > > Los Angeles, CA 90039 > > > > http://www.scharfphoto.com > > > > http://www.electronmicro.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. > > Colorsync-users mailing list (Colorsync-users(a)lists.apple.com) > > Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: > > > https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/colorsync-users/spinnakerphotoimagi… > > > > This email sent to spinnakerphotoimagingcenter(a)dnmillerphoto.com > > David B Miller, Pharm. D. > member > Millers' Photography L.L.C. > dba Spinnaker Photo Imaging Center > Bellingham, WA > www.spinnakerphotoimagingcenter.com > <http://www.spinnakerphotoimagingcenter.com> > 360 739 2826 > > _______________________________________________ > Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. > Colorsync-users mailing list (Colorsync-users(a)lists.apple.com) > Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: > https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/colorsync-users/mgsegal%40rogers.com > > This email sent to mgsegal(a)rogers.com

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Re: Printing issues
by Bruce J. Lindbloom 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

On Mon, 25 Nov 2013 Steven Kornreich wrote: > I have been following this thread and for me I'm ok, I use a HP Z3200 and HP > has new maverick drivers, so all is good for me. > > My comment though is the unfortunate reality for printing in general. > > When Apple makes the claim that 99 % of photos today are taken on an iPhone / > smartphone which is a true statement, out of those 99% of images taken only 1% > ever get printed. > > So I have to assume printer manufacturers are all quaking in there boots right > now as printer sales fall dramatically which in turn means less money for > driver updates and enhancements. > After lurking on this list for a while now, it seems that the most common topics have to do with resolving printing problems. Although it is true that niche printing markets will exist for long into the future, it is hard to refute Steven's claim that, broadly speaking, printing is a shrinking market. I used to be involved in it myself, but for the past decade, I have deliberately chosen to focus my career on other areas of digital imaging (there are many!). Every time I read this list, it confirms to me that I've made the proper choice. I have great respect for those of you having the specialized skills (and the necessary tenacity) to overcome obstacles to make outstanding prints, but have you thought about how will you be earning your living ten years from now? Bruce -- Bruce J. Lindbloom bruce(a)brucelindbloom.com http://www.brucelindbloom.com

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Re: Colorsync-users Digest, Vol 10, Issue 245
by Millers' Photography L.L.C. 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Solved with wonderful help from NEC’s Steve in second level. On Nov 25, 2013, at 6:42 AM, colorsync-users-request(a)lists.apple.com wrote: > From: "Millers' Photography L.L.C." <digitalimaging(a)dnmillerphoto.com> > Subject: SpectraView II unable to save the .icc profile. hmmmm please assist > Date: November 24, 2013 at 12:10:49 PM PST > To: "'colorsync-users?lists.apple.com' List" <colorsync-users(a)lists.apple.com> > > > Getting message as SpectraView II finishes. Top of message has green arrow, telling me calibration complete Bellow that is Error: unable to save the .icc profile. > > Please help and guide me. > > Cheers > > David

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Re: Mac OSX upgrade?
by Phil Cruse 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Hi Edmund and John, Do we know which Canon printers (if any) won't work with Mavericks? Would be great if Gutenprint worked on Canons! I know it's free and open-source, but I had no success in getting it to work on the A3 and A4 Canon printers I tried, unlike previous Epsons, where I could even print from CMYK. Sure it kind of worked, at about 100dpi and only 4-colour. I appreciate it's all done by volunteers. I'll hold off upgrading to Mavericks until I know everything works. Although I said that about every other OSX and IOS upgrade, and got burnt almost every time! Cheers Phil Phil Cruse Graphic Quality Consultancy http://www.colourphil.co.uk >> >> On Monday, November 25, 2013 8:06:06 AM, edmund ronald < >> edmundronald(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> It's the treadmill issue. Companies write the software once and then >> they're supposed to write it again and again. >> >> And the print system is a little exercised part with a bunch of specialty >> color management code written with system calls that are proprietary and >> keep changing - companies get exhausted or frustrated by the treadmill and >> on paper Apple represents 10% of the market so the dev budget allocation is >> difficult to obtain and so the Mac updates lag. >> >> You can use the Gutenprint drivers, set the driver to uncorrected, set the >> density so you get enough ink on paper, profile. Done. >> >> Edmund >>

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Canon and Mavericks
by John Robinson 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Canon did not provide drivers to work in Mavericks here. Stay away if you use Canon. If your system does everything you need, why change anyways? Sent from my iPad

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Re: Mac OSX upgrade?
by Spinnaker Photo Imaging Center 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

lazy staff, irresponsible,….who know. got off the phone with apple care…..guy had been with apple two (2) months. Question: did he know what he was talking about or just passing time? Cheers On Nov 24, 2013, at 4:40 PM, mark(a)markdsegal.com wrote: > Of course the usual irresponsibility. Apple gives developers ample notice and kits to upgrade their drivers/software. Either the developers don't respond, don't respond on time, or there are unexpected issues none of them are prepared to take ownership of, either because of lazy support staff or improper policy. It is sometimes necessary to complain far up the management tree to get the issues addressed. At some responsible level they can become cooperative and get things fixed, but it shouldn't have to be this way. > > Mark > > > > > Sent from Samsung tablet > > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Spinnaker Photo Imaging Center <spinnakerphotoimagingcenter(a)dnmillerphoto.com> > Date: 2013-11-24 13:38 (GMT-05:00) > To: david(a)scharfphoto.com > Cc: "'colorsync-users?lists.apple.com' List" <colorsync-users(a)lists.apple.com> > Subject: Re: Mac OSX upgrade? > > > David, no no no > > me, mavericks can not run my Epson Pro 9900 driver! ! ! ! ! ! > > mavericks cannot run my Canon eos utitliy > > Both are fine in Mt Lion………… Epson driver worked in 10.6.8 eos utility will not run in 10.6.8 > > I do have 10.6.8 on partition to run Rosetta Quickbooks Pro 5 for mac, an older version > > Spent two (2) weeks regarding mavericks, with Epsn,Canon,Apple. Each said the other had the issue……not them. > > Cheers > > David > On Nov 23, 2013, at 8:06 PM, David Scharf <dscharf2(a)roadrunner.com> wrote: > > > I am currently running Mac OS X 10.6.8 on my computers that are involved in photography and printing. I'm wondering if it is time to upgrade. With 10.9 Mavericks just released, have any serious professionals upgraded? What are the outstanding color management or other relevant issues, if any? Could some of you pros weigh in and give us less knowledgeable users an overview of the issues and problems? It sure would be a help. > > Thanks and best regards, > > > > David Scharf > > -- > > DAVID SCHARF PHOTOGRAPHY > > > > *DAVID SCHARF PHOTOGRAPHY* > > > > Scanning Electron Microscopy > > > > Los Angeles, CA 90039 > > > > http://www.scharfphoto.com > > > > http://www.electronmicro.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. > > Colorsync-users mailing list (Colorsync-users(a)lists.apple.com) > > Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: > > https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/colorsync-users/spinnakerphotoimagi… > > > > This email sent to spinnakerphotoimagingcenter(a)dnmillerphoto.com > > David B Miller, Pharm. D. > member > Millers' Photography L.L.C. > dba Spinnaker Photo Imaging Center > Bellingham, WA > www.spinnakerphotoimagingcenter.com > 360 739 2826 > > _______________________________________________ > Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. > Colorsync-users mailing list (Colorsync-users(a)lists.apple.com) > Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: > https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/colorsync-users/mgsegal%40rogers.com > > This email sent to mgsegal(a)rogers.com David B Miller, Pharm. D. member Millers' Photography L.L.C. dba Spinnaker Photo Imaging Center Bellingham, WA www.spinnakerphotoimagingcenter.com 360 739 2826

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Printing issues
by steven kornreich 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

I have been following this thread and for me I'm ok, I use a HP Z3200 and HP has new maverick drivers, so all is good for me. My comment though is the unfortunate reality for printing in general. When Apple makes the claim that 99 % of photos today are taken on an iPhone / smartphone which is a true statement, out of those 99% of images taken only 1% ever get printed. So I have to assume printer manufacturers are all quaking in there boots right now as printer sales fall dramatically which in turn means less money for driver updates and enhancements. ______________________________________ Steven Kornreich steve(a)kuau.com http://www.kuau.com

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Mac OSX upgrade?
by David Scharf 24 Nov '13

24 Nov '13

I am currently running Mac OS X 10.6.8 on my computers that are involved in photography and printing. I'm wondering if it is time to upgrade. With 10.9 Mavericks just released, have any serious professionals upgraded? What are the outstanding color management or other relevant issues, if any? Could some of you pros weigh in and give us less knowledgeable users an overview of the issues and problems? It sure would be a help. Thanks and best regards, David Scharf -- DAVID SCHARF PHOTOGRAPHY *DAVID SCHARF PHOTOGRAPHY* Scanning Electron Microscopy Los Angeles, CA 90039 http://www.scharfphoto.com http://www.electronmicro.com

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Transmission Densitometer
by A Sanna 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

Would any of you out there like an ESECO SpeedmasterTransmission Densitometer? It's free, except for shipping costs. I am moving out of my current space and cannot take it with me, so I can either donate or toss the machine. It is vintage 1970, and was the first transistorized densitometer on the market. That was back in the days when I did die transfers. Since then it has been in its shipping box sitting on a shelf. The only thing that is wrong with it is that the rubber collar that blocked stray light from the measurement probe has dried out and fallen away. It shouldn't be too hard to cobble together a replacement. The only caveat is that it is heavy, maybe twenty pounds or more, and may cost a bit in UPS charges. It will take me some time to reinforce the old box for shipment, so in that respect the dumpster looks appealing. BTW, it cost more than a thousand bucks in 1970 dollars, so it is a heavy, well built machine. ...and if for some reason it no longer works (it did when I boxed it up and put it on the shelf) you'll have a nifty machine with lots and lots of dials and a big analog meter that you can play Space Ranger with. Tony -- Anthony R. Sanna SACO Foods, Inc. 1-800-373-7226 asanna(a)sacofoods.com

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