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June 2, 2021
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After profiling display color way out from what I see on printed materials on desk...

  • June 2, 2021
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Hi

I have new xrite i1display Pro Plus device. Monitor spec Gamma 2.2, 160cd target...

what i see in indesign is way off what i see on desk. now i use pantone printed palette for color matching.

how to calibrate monitor to what i see on desk?

today i will receive i1studio if this can help.

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    NB, colourmanagement
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 11, 2021

    In adddition to what the others have written I'll add this expansion

    IF the room light is at the right level for viewign printed mattter then its too bright for screen viewing.

    The display screen must be viewed in subdued light, think of a cinema when the film is playing.

    This means that unless you have a lightbooth nearby your screen you cannot view printed matter or swatchbooks near the screen

     

    I hope that makes sense

     

    I hope this helps
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    Bob_Hallam
    Legend
    June 2, 2021

    Can you clarify a bit when you say "way off what i see on desk"  Does that mean that you have standard lighting or a desktop light booth on your desk?  Is your room light supplemented by window light?  What about the displayed image is "Way Off"  Too bright?  Too Dark?  Too Saturated? Not saturated enough?  Can you add some more information so this group can address the problem directly?  Thanks!

    ICC programmer and developer, Photographer, artist and color management expert, Print standards and process expert.
    kajzicaAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 2, 2021

    daylight, window, sun...

    here is two pictures..its hard to shoot display with cell phone

    Bob_Hallam
    Legend
    June 2, 2021

    I see these photos.  It appears you are matching a Pantone color.  How do they relate to the problem of the monitor being way off?   

    ICC programmer and developer, Photographer, artist and color management expert, Print standards and process expert.
    TheDigitalDog
    Inspiring
    June 2, 2021

    Why are my prints too dark?

    A video update to a written piece on subject from 2013

    In this 24 minute video, I'll cover:

     

    Are your prints really too dark?

    Display calibration and WYSIWYG

    Proper print viewing conditions 

    Trouble shooting to get a match

    Avoiding kludges that don't solve the problem

     

    High resolution: http://digitaldog.net/files/Why_are_my_prints_too_dark.mp4

    Low resolution: https://youtu.be/iS6sjZmxjY4

    Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
    kajzicaAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 2, 2021

    thanks..will read it all