There's at least one exception to this general rule: I just prepared several files for Lightjet enlargements by Calypso, who provide detailed file preparation instructions on their Web site. They provide downloadable profiles for Mac and PC for Fuji Crystal Archive glossy, matte, and ultra-glossy, and explicitly instruct you to *convert* (not assign) the appropriate profile for the paper surface you request before sending them the file. Incidentally, while Lightjet prints are usually fairly expensive, I have to commend them highly for giving "preferred" pricing to clients who color manage and submit files that meet their requirements for this substantially reduced price. At those prices, you get no proofs, but if you calibrate your monitor and color manage effectively you shouldn't need them. However, since this is my first submission for Lightjet prints, the jury is still out on how effective their profiles are. Here's a link if anyone is interested: http://www.calypsoinc.com/ (click "Lightjet Prints" in the left pane to get to the details about these prints). Bernie "Paul D. DeRocco" wrote: > <converting color space to custom profile>...puts you into a device color > space which isn't appropriate for further editing, so there's no point in > doing it this way. - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions.