ArgyllCMS and X-Rite i1Pro2 target sets

[Dr_Nick]

Thank yo so much!
As for the scanning ruler, I saw your DIY device. I noticed that in order not to damage a paper surface there is a layer between it and a spectrophotometer. Thus the spectrophotometer is a few mm above the paper. Doesn't it influence the chart readings?

It does affect the chart readings quite significantly and the resulting profiles have a smaller gamut volume than those made with the instrument pressed on the paper (as recommended). That being said, I haven't seen any effect on the quality of test prints.

 

[skyer]

Are there any targets made specifically for printing BW images? Will they be better for BW in comparison to general targets (for example, your 480 patch target)?

 

[pharmacist]

The standard 480 patch target for Colormunki (and for the i1Pro2) is already optimized for BW (128 grey steps) and also emphasizes the neutral axis (-N0.75 setting). This is most noticeable with printers having NO grey inks, but it can still improve BW-printing on printers with grey inks (K3 printers, ET-8550, Canon Pr-10/100/1000) using the standard color printing mode.