NEC SpectraViewII update causes color shift?

[Frans Waterlander]

After downloading the latest version of NEC SpectraViewII a couple of days ago, I noticed a color mismatch between my prints and monitor. Nothing else (lighting, PS version, monitor, sensor, computer, operating system, printer, drivers, paper, ink, etc.) has changed. After a lot of calibrating and verifying I increased the calibration color temp from 5200K to 5500K, to restore a near-perfect monitor-to-print match.

So, SpectraView software seems to be inconsistent between versions.

Anyone else run into this problem or know what else may have caused this shift?

[digitaldog]

Nope, runs just fine on this end.
You 'fixed' the issue by your own admission: restore a near prefect match. Time to move on IF possible   

So, SpectraView software seems to be inconsistent between versions.

An assumption and since you didn't revert the old version, could be your Colorimeter is iffy, more user error, eyesight issues, a possible software conspiracy etc.
You do realize that some Colorimeters have filters that can fade over time....

[Frans Waterlander]

I did reinstall the older version and the mismatch disappeared.

[digitaldog]

I did reinstall the older version and the mismatch disappeared.

That was fast 
Great! Now you have two possible fixes for your specific “issue” and we can all move on!

[digitaldog]

Oh and you’re welcome for the fix suggestion(s)! 

[Frans Waterlander]

Oh and you’re welcome for the fix suggestion(s)! 

I tried reinstalling the older version before I asked for constructive inputs, so no, you didn't help one bit.

[digitaldog]

I tried reinstalling the older version before I asked for constructive inputs, so no, you didn't help one bit.

Then why did you post? Anyway I answered your question. There’s no issue on this end. And you got the system fixed. So we’re done goodbye.

[Frans Waterlander]

Then why did you post? Anyway I answered your question. There’s no issue on this end. And you got the system fixed. So we’re done goodbye.

Oh, let me see, maybe I want to understand why? I don't call a Band-Aid a fix without knowing what is going on.

So, let me repeat the question: do others (other than you, Andrew) have had this experience and/or know what's causing this? Maybe there is something else going on that, when not addressed, could cause issues in the future.

[digitaldog]

Oh, let me see, maybe I want to understand why? I don't call a Band-Aid a fix without knowing what is going on.

So, let me repeat the question: do others (other than you, Andrew) have had this experience and/or know what's causing this?

Probably a clogged nozzle.
Oh and I answered your question. No collusion 
In the future, when you ask a question tell us the answer you wanna hear it it’ll save us all a lot of time. 

[Frans Waterlander]

Probably a clogged nozzle.
Oh and I answered your question.
In the future, when you ask a question tell us the answer you wanna hear it it’ll save us all a lot of time. 

Logic has it that this color shift has nothing to do with the printer, as the shift shows up with different versions of SpectraView and the same print. Sorry to say, but you didn't answer the question as to what is causing this; you only offered band-aids that I figured out before posting. But band-aids are not my kind of thing.
You can save yourself and us a lot of time by either helping in a constructive way or not responding at all.

[digitaldog]

Logic has it that this color shift has nothing to do with the printer, as the shift shows up with different versions of SpectraView and the same print.

It was a joke, based on the posts from someone here who has visual acuity issues:
http://forum.luminous-landscape.com/index.php?topic=124550.msg1042834#msg1042834
And who's posted about getting headache's from looking at his display.
Do tell us what answer you wish, maybe someone will regurgitate it for you. In the meantime, problem solved. Is more attention needed? 

[digitaldog]

Here's an interesting factoid for lurkers. The SpectraView software provides a message if there's an update each time you launch it by default. I have the latest version as shown below. It was installed on my system April 5, 2018. Which indicates that someone posting here isn't calibrating his display very often :eek:, and not updating his software very often :eek: and just to be absolutely sure, I launched the software today (I recalibrate every 30 days), no mention of an update. And as I answered in my first post, after recalibrating, MY unit today is just as it should be! No issues.
Time to re watch a favorite film: Full Metal Jacket. 

[Frans Waterlander]

Here's an interesting factoid for lurkers. The SpectraView software provides a message if there's an update each time you launch it by default. I have the latest version as shown below. It was installed on my system April 5, 2018. Which indicates that someone posting here isn't calibrating his display very often :eek:, and not updating his software very often :eek: and just to be absolutely sure, I launched the software today (I recalibrate every 30 days), no mention of an update. And as I answered in my first post, after recalibrating, MY unit today is just as it should be! No issues.
Time to re watch a favorite film: Full Metal Jacket. 

And your point is?

[digitaldog]

And your point is?

... over your head....

[Frans Waterlander]

... over your head....

Right. You don't know what's causing this issue, but never mind, people bashing is your favorite pass time apparently.

[digitaldog]

Right. You don't know what's causing this issue....

Again, no issue on this end. Maybe you’ll find someone who does but considering this build has been out 4 months, it’s as likely a human vision deficiency as anything else. Good luck & Goodbye.

[Frans Waterlander]

Again, no issue on this end. Maybe you’ll find someone who does but considering this build has been out 4 months, it’s as likely a human vision deficiency as anything else. Good luck & Goodbye.

Oh, I see, my vision is likely deficient! When I consistently see a difference with different versions of SpectraView and can correct it consistently, it's my vision! Doesn't make sense, Andrew, doesn't make sense.

[digitaldog]

Oh, I see, my vision is likely deficient!

That’s quite funny.

[Alan Goldhammer]

A lot of SpectraView updates are for new hardware.  If your system does not have any of the indicated hardware in the update message you really don't have to update.  As the old saying goes, '...if something works, be happy...'

[digitaldog]

A lot of SpectraView updates are for new hardware.  If your system does not have any of the indicated hardware in the update message you really don't have to update.  As the old saying goes, '...if something works, be happy...'

Exactly! And the facts to back you up for Franz:
Reversion History:
V1.1.37: April 6 2018
Added support for the C751Q, C861Q, C981Q, EA245WMi-2, EA271F, P754Q, PA271Q, V754Q, V864Q, and V984Q.