ast · 02-18-2006, 09:44 PM

hi!

is there a way to match the color output of two printer?

we have a cj-500 and fj-52 both running RCC4.

tips needed.

thanks in advance!

Barry · 02-18-2006, 10:05 PM

Yeah, but you will need to invest into a spectrophotometer such as the one from Gretag Macbeth. With this you will be able to profile each of your printers and get them as close as you can possibly get them to matching.

ast · 02-18-2006, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry

Yeah, but you will need to invest into a spectrophotometer such as the one from Gretag Macbeth. With this you will be able to profile each of your printers and get them as close as you can possibly get them to matching.

is there a cheaper way?

i just noticed that our CJ500 prints redder reds than than the FJ52. btw, we are also using PhotoPrint rip.

slangsc · 02-20-2006, 10:37 AM

My favorite is this:

Cheap - Easy - Quality

You can choose any 2, but you cannot have all three.

mastersignwizard · 02-20-2006, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slangsc

My favorite is this:

Cheap - Easy - Quality

You can choose any 2, but you cannot have all three.

Well said....... there is no cheep solution to do what you want to do

ast · 02-20-2006, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastersignwizard

Well said....... there is no cheep solution to do what you want to do

i 2nd that

Rick · 02-24-2006, 09:42 PM

AST;

Everyone who answered so far is right. The preferred method is making your own custom profile with a spectrophotometer. If you don't want to lay out the cash, time, and sweat, then there are still options (albeit 2nd class):

1. try dowloading profiles from the media, printer, and/or ink manufacturers you're using.
2. locate a service bureau that will make a profile for you. They email you a file, you print it, send it to them, and they email you back a profile.

Whichever route you choose, you have to specify the ink, media, print resolution, and dot pattern and stick with it. Changing any of those and all bets are off.

-Rick

ast · 02-24-2006, 10:00 PM

thank you for the response!

i'm using the same settings on both printers: RIP settings, inks, media.

the prints are ok, just that our FJ-52 prints a bit dull compared to the CJ-500 print.

02-18-2006, 09:44 PM	#1
ast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 213 Printer: Roland CJ-500 / FJ-52 (Indoor - Dye Inks)	color match (2 printers) hi! is there a way to match the color output of two printer? we have a cj-500 and fj-52 both running RCC4. tips needed. thanks in advance!

02-18-2006, 10:05 PM	#2
Barry Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,977 Printer: Versacamm SP300	Yeah, but you will need to invest into a spectrophotometer such as the one from Gretag Macbeth. With this you will be able to profile each of your printers and get them as close as you can possibly get them to matching. __________________ Mimaki JV3-130SPII - Triangle Mild Solvent inks (MLD) Graphtec FC7000 Cutter Wasatch SoftRip v6.0

02-24-2006, 10:00 PM	#8
ast Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 213 Printer: Roland CJ-500 / FJ-52 (Indoor - Dye Inks)	thank you for the response! i'm using the same settings on both printers: RIP settings, inks, media. the prints are ok, just that our FJ-52 prints a bit dull compared to the CJ-500 print. __________________ Roland CJ-500 / Roland FJ-52 (both Indoor - Dye Inks) / DGI REX-62 / Encad NovaJet 850 (GX) Roland ColorChoice 4.5 / Wasatch SoftRip 4.5 / PhotoPrint v4.5 & v5/ FlexiSign Pro 38in / 50in Manual Roller Laminator / GMP EXCELAM 1600Q Adobe CS3 / Corel X3 / Adobe Acrobat 8 Pro

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02-20-2006, 10:37 AM	#4
slangsc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 974 Printer: Roland SC-540 Pro II EX - Triangle MLD Bulk Ink	My favorite is this: Cheap - Easy - Quality You can choose any 2, but you cannot have all three.

02-24-2006, 09:42 PM	#7
Rick Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 144 Printer: Roland 545ex, HP5500uv 60", Epson 9600	AST; Everyone who answered so far is right. The preferred method is making your own custom profile with a spectrophotometer. If you don't want to lay out the cash, time, and sweat, then there are still options (albeit 2nd class): 1. try dowloading profiles from the media, printer, and/or ink manufacturers you're using. 2. locate a service bureau that will make a profile for you. They email you a file, you print it, send it to them, and they email you back a profile. Whichever route you choose, you have to specify the ink, media, print resolution, and dot pattern and stick with it. Changing any of those and all bets are off. -Rick

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