I really appreciate the responses this question has received. I guess I should have been more specific. You guys are talking as one pro to another. I'm flattered, but not presently in that league. I MAY have asked the question in the wrong forum.
I can't, at present, justify the expense of Photoshop, (and all the lovely things that come with it) no matter how much I KNOW it's the ONLY editing software I can expect REAL results from. It's a handicap, but one I must live with, for now.
I am currently exploring my printer's website for color management profiles and will have to deal with what I can find. I was hoping that someone had knowlege of an inexpensive or free software that would calibrate monitor and printer for those, like me, who have little to spend, and for the lurkers who won't (can't) ask the question, but still can use the information.
It seems my fears are being confirmed and there aren't any cheap and effective programs out there. Oh well. You get what you pay for and you DON'T get what you DON'T/CAN't pay for. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]
Thanks again for your assistance. It IS appreciated.
Doug (Former Photographer)
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