[robski]

I guess the viewing angle affecting the image with flat screen monitors is the biggest hassle. It would be interesting to know what real differences are between the Spyder3 and Spyder2 sensors. I suspect improvements to cope with flat screen problems.

As Clive has mentioned the printer profiling maybe part of your problem. If you are using Photoshop you should be able to view the effects of the printer profile as a soft proof on screen. All ICC profiles have a forward path for conversion. e.g image colour to printer colour and image colour to monitor colour. The printer profile has reverse path that can be used for soft proofing on screen.


In Photoshop CS goto the View menu

Proof Setup -> and select the custom option. In the pop up dialog navigate to your installed printer profile and select. You would normally use the relative intent. (Note some profiles use the same data for all intents instead of creating individual intents. In which case your not see any difference with different settings)

You can turn the view On or Off by using Ctrl + Y or ticking or un-ticking proof colours under the View menu.
Note the extra info on the image menu bar when it is switched on.

Another factor are you using the colour management option correctly when printing ?



I am currently comparing the options available within the 3 versions of Spyder2. (Spyder2 Express, Spyder2, Spyder2 Pro)