RE: Monaco 2 observations and black point problem

[Raphael Bustin <rafeb@adelphia.net>]

<x-flowed>At 03:46 PM 8/31/01 -0700, Barry Stein wrote:

>I have tried Monaco ezcolor 2 with two scanners now (hp 5p, and epson
>1240u).  Both scanners seem to give a pretty good profile before any
>adjusting except for a problem with black point.  The darkest black that the
>profile produces with generations ink is not the darkest black that can be
>produced.  It is not even close.  Using the profile adjusting tools for
>lightness and contrast did not correct the problem without making the
>profile unusable.  I contacted Monaco and they suggested this problem may be
>addressed in a future release or I could upgrade to the $1450 package.


I've noticed a wimpy black point with Monaco,
even on the Canon S600 using Canon's OEM dye
inks.  It really is an issue with EZ Color,
it would appear.


rafe b.


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