The Monitor
Calibration Target
The Monitor Calibration Target is a simple and effective way to calibrate your computer display without the outlay of expensive equipment. It will help to ensure that your digital images are printed the way you see them.
The Monitor Calibration Target is a 7x5 (177mm x127mm) print and works in conjunction with a digital file for viewing to screen and using the built-in monitor calibration features of most Mac and PC computers.
Order the Monitor Calibration Target and follow the simple instructions below. The digital screen version is available as a download, the link is printed on the target.
£21.99
Monitor Calibration guide
MAC
Step 1: Download the image file used to create the Monitor Calibration Target.
Step 2: Ideally, open the calibration image file in Photoshop. Set working colour space to ‘sRGB’.
Step 3: On Mac, open ‘Display’, select ‘Colour’ and option click ‘Calibrate’ to enter Expert mode. Switching back and forth from Photoshop, follow the on screen instructions paying attention to the black, white and greys areas on the monitor. They should match the black, white and greys areas on the print. Greys should be neutral with no discernible colour cast.
Step 4: Save your calibration.
WINDOWS 10
Step 1: Download the image file used to create the Monitor Calibration Target.
Step 2: Ideally, open the calibration image file in Photoshop. Set working colour space to ‘sRGB’.
Step 3: In Windows 10, open ‘Display’, go to ‘Advanced display settings’, select ‘Colour calibration’ (this may differ depending on which version of Windows are using). Minimise Windows so you can easily switch between the calibration control and image file. Switching back and forth from Photoshop, follow the on screen instructions paying attention to the black, white and greys areas on the monitor. They should match the black, white and greys areas on the print. Greys should be neutral with no discernible colour cast.
Step 4: Save your calibration.
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