From...I am fairly challenged when it comes to calibration issues, but I do have an issue that seems to relate to this thread. I have an HP2335 lcd monitor. My problem is, after calibrating it carefully 2x, I can't begin to replicate the bright, brilliant color I see on the screen when I print on my Epson 2200. What would be the best way to correct the situation? I have experimented with the monitor, turning down the brightness by about 50% and reducing the contrast somewhat as well. Should I put my HP monitor on Ebay and hook my old and excellent CRT--Mitsubishi 2060u--back up?
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I have a similar issue. Bought an HP2335 lcd monitor. Calibrated it carefully 2x. I print to an Epson 2200. The problem seems to be the brightness of the monitor. The calibration set the brightness at approximately 80 (scale of 1 to 100). While images are absolutely gorgeous at the level, I can't begin to replicate it with my printer. Can anyone recommend a solution that will bring what I see on the monitor in line with what I can actually print (usually use Epson Premium Luster).
Thanks in advance.
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The fact you have adjusted contrast on an LCD points to an improper calibration. Try resetting the display to its factory defaults and re-calibrate to 6500K, 2.2 Gamma, and 120cd/m2 without adjusting anything other than the brightness.
Also, I don't know under what circumstances it is that you are viewing your prints but it is not unexpected for a print to be a little darker than what you see on screen. Prints are a reflective medium and do not project their own light like a display does. How a print looks depends on the quality of light shining on it.