Calibration, printing, and AirPrint

So, I completely understand the need to calibrate the display of my computer(s), in fact, I'd welcome any input as to the best reasonably priced calibration hardware for use with multiple macs/iMacs ;o). I can see how this would result in darker images when printing from Aperture to our Epson Artisan 730 printer.
That said, I am also seeing much darker prints when printing from the iPhone or iPod using AirPrint. It's not clear to me why I would see the same kind of darkened print from a completely different device with a completely different screen. This is making me wonder if there is something inherent to the Epson Printer that is causing the darker prints.
In case it matters, the prints from the Epson are incredible, just darker than they appear on the phone or computer. I realize this is an Apple forum, not an Epson forum, but y'all know your stuff ;o)
Thanks!

That's interesting. The problem is that with AirPrint compatable printers, it does not require any setup whatsoever, so there isn't any settings information in the Apple support section. Under normal circumstances, Bonjour downloads and installs with iTunes, and does not have a setup section. If you go into Programs in Control Panel, you can see the installation of Bonjour, however there is no way to modify any setup for that program. So, I'm afraid it might be hit or miss on how to make any changes to it. Identifying the actual driver for your printer might be just as difficult a task. It seems from your link that you provided, it is some way to trick the iPhone into believing you have an AirPrint compatable printer.
I did find this support document that identifies information about Windows XP and Bonjour http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2235. Don't know if it will help. Good luck.

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Can a Kodak All-in-One printer run with Airprint? Is there a device that adds Airprint and Airplay to devices that do not have that feature?

Kodak does not appear in the list of Compatible Air Print Manufactuers in the following link:
AirPrint Basics.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356
With that said, there are several alternatives both software and hardware based to give non Airprint compatible printers the ability to be used by iPads, iPhones and other iDevices.
If you are running a Mac Pc you can look into Printopia
http://www.ecamm.com/mac/printopia/
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Hi folks,
I'm a little stuck at the moment with color managment. I have Photoshop displaying through a calibrated monitor and I have had my printer profiled yet I still have to make adjustments - but thats another issue and one I know how to solve (+0.5 Exposure Layer and 10% Saturation boost).
My real problem is with trying to get the images on my screen fairly accurately printed by a print company. I use Photobox here in the UK and they supply a calibration print and a matching downloadable image so that you can set up Adobe in order for you prints to match what you see on the screen.
Is there a way of adjusting the settings of my system so that as I work on an image it displays what I am going to get from Photobox - color and bightness wise. I understand that by setting the proofing preview it comes something close but how do I go about adjusting the setting and then creating a profile for the proofing tool to display.
As it stands my monitor displays nice saturated and bright calibration image but the corresponding print is much darker and less vibrant. I need to be able to set Photoshop so that the image I am working on will be the image that is printed.....I'm finding this hard to explain properly so I hope someone understands what I am asking.
Can anyone please advise on this.
Many thanks,
Rich

First set Ps Color Settings to correctly deal with profiles:
Ps> Edit> Color Settings> Color Management Policies: 1) Set RGB-CMYK-Gray to "Preserve Embedded Profiles"
Then 2): just below that, check the following three options: Profile Mismatches, Ask When Pasting, Ask When Opening.
Now open your Photobox 'calibration' file — it probably is not a 'calibration' file, but let's move forward.
Just before it opens you should now hit a Profile Warning — unless they are idiots, they will have an embedded profile in their image (most likely sRGB) — but pay attention to what profile they are using (and use their embedded profile in the opening mismatch dialogue). If their file opens without a profile warning (with my above Color Management Policey settings) then you are already using their profile in Ps.
If the profile warning says it does not have an embedded profile, get them on the phone and ask them specifically what ICC Profile they use...knowing what profile they use (and Converting to it) is the key.
++++++
Once you know their profile half the mystery is solved.
Open your file in Photoshop.
Then: View> Proof SetUp> Custom> Select their profile (to see how it will print in their work flow) — don't get stuck in "Soft Proofing" mode here (get the point and visit Proof SetUp sparingly and usually ONLY when you have a device-dependent printer profile or CMYK color space to get a feel for what's going on).
+++++++
To prepare your file for delivery:
Open in Ps> RESIZE (Image> Image Size) to print resolution (300ppi)> Edit> Convert to Profile: Destination Space> their profile> Okay
THEN: File> Save As .tif or .jpg
At the point you deliver your file Converted into their profile — and you still do not get the good color you see on your 'calibrated' monitor — they are screwed up (or your file is out of print gamut) — find a new printer (or re-examine your approach to preparing your color, read up on Gamut Warning in Ps Help).
It helps if you get a known good reference file like the Photodisc PDI AdobeRGB with the three baby faces and gray ramp (Google a download link) — for example — Convert the PDI image to their profile and if it doesn't come back looking like a professionally-balanced print, they are hosing it.
Likewise, if it doesn't look like a professionally-balanced file in Ps — neutral grays, nice healthy yellow-red skintones — your monitor profile is off.
+++++++
I recommend reading the late Bruce Fraser on this subject "Soft Proofing" in Photoshop...

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I have a very common problem but none of the so far provided answers were suitable to help me. I use a new Canon MG5350 printer with WLAN and Airprint. The firmware has been updated to version 2 and nevertheless I cannot print via Airprint from my iPad 3 WiFi. My iPhone 4 finds the Canon printer without problems but the iPad keeps saying "No Airprint printers found".
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Cheers
Frank

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Thanks for your reply.
I agree there has to be a recurring problem that is not due to hardware. HP has sent me 3 printers as they claim is a 'hardware' issue, but I cannot believe that 3 printers in row are failing !
I have a an Apple Airport Express (brand new) plugged into a modem from Time Warner Cable service. The model of the modem box is: Scientific Atlanta 2100 (on the back the unit is listed: DCP 2100R2)
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I have a couple of HP printers, so I am somewhat familiar with this.
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kelly145,
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I just updated to iOS7 and Pages will not print using AirPrint!

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I have a iPhone 4S and a Cannon Printer with AirPrint. I have the printer and the iPhone both on the same network, however I still can't locate the printer on the phone. Works just fine with the laptop on the same network. Any suggestions?

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Printer and scanner calibration

Hi,
I have a DTP94 colorimeter (AKA Monaco XR Pro), a Canon iP1600 printer and an Epson Perfection 4990 Photo scanner (with built-in slide/negative scanner). What do I need to buy, in terms of hardware and software, to calibrate the printer and scanner?
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EDIT: I also have the latest ColorEyes Display Pro software demo installed. Does this apply at all?
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Monaco's EZColor software, supplied with the DTP94, actually offers scanner and printer profiling, but only in versions 2.50 upwards
I hadn't mentioned that one because I knew it was no longer for sale. I think it was dropped a couple of years ago.
I'm trying to find someone who may profile these devices for me for a small fee, though this is also proving difficult...
I have the equipment and software to do that. The only real issue creating printer profiles long distance is making sure the targets get printed correctly. Depending on the printer drivers, and sometimes the printer itself, it sometimes isn't even possible.
or (in one very surprising case) don't profile their equipment at all
That is very surprising. I'd sure like to know how they can get any kind of consistent and accurate color between monitor/printer/camera/scanner.
Most places though don't waste time trying to profile digital cameras for a couple of reasons. One is that it's the rare camera (usually only on the very high end) that will take an untagged image. No profile embedded, like Adobe RGB; no defined white point color, nada. Necessary to create a profile. RAW is untagged, but then when you open such a file in Photoshop; say from a Nikon D700, you have to choose a color space to tag it with while opening the image from the RAW plug-in to the PS interface.
The other reason is that profiles are very specific to the method used to create them. Say you profile your monitor. Then you change the brightness or contrast controls. Your profile is now useless since the monitor is no longer at the settings used to create the profile. With a digital camera, if you create an accurate profile, it's only good as long as you never move the camera, change the lens or zoom setting, or move any of the lighting. As soon as you do, you invalidate the profile.
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The other drawback to the i1 Pro (XTreme) bundle is that there is still no scanner profiling in it.

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Whow what a shame, I thought this iPad was going to be terrific. Guess I'll get out my trusty Cannon from now on, lots less hassle.
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iPads cannot be connected to a printer using a cable.
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