[ECI-EN] Gray balance indications and "bad guy"

Mr. Bestmann, You are right. You was the man who explained in detail why we did not need gray balance any more in the latest ISO 1247-2:2004 descriptions. However, I don't agree that we would have the right to treat you as the "bad" guy. In this case you was the source of the information and the messenger. In the past we did not have the tools nor the complete knowledge to drive our presses without gray balance information. The members to this list know how to value the data of nowadays spectral meters. However, for a long time printers in less sophisticated environments were (and still are) are forced to use the old technologies to run their old presses, even without a densitometer. It's good to see that you are continuously offering your help to apply these new standards. With tight margins and shared responsibilities between designers, prepress and printers we need the standards to make the arrangements between all members in the complete chain, between customer and delivered product. Any of your "corrections" or additions to use the new standards in our production is highly appreciated. Even if we have to redefine our goals or (as a consultant) have to modify our presentations! So continue to act the way you do. In my opinion you (and your colleges in Heidelberg, ECI and MedienStandard Druck) show a "good guy" attitude. regards, Henk . ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Henk Gianotten, Prins Hendriklaan 58 3761 DW Soest, Netherlands Tel. + Fax: +31 (0)35 60 122 06 e-mail: henk(a)gianotten.com -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------