Xrite i1 display

[Perli halpern]

Hi

I have calibrated and i keep my calibrator plugged in all the time. Is there supposed to be a light flashing on the device whilst it is plugged in? what could be the problem if no light is flashing? It makes a noise when i plug it in which i think means the usb port is working.

 

Thanks

[Damien Symonds]

No, you mustn't keep your calibrated plugged in all the time.  Put it safely in a cupboard until it's time to calibrate each month.

[Perli halpern]

Even if it gives me this option? it says best is to keep it plugged in and it monitors it every 10 mins. it used to work!

[Damien Symonds]

No, it's a VERY bad idea.  Don't do it.

If you're working in such terrible light that it changes every ten minutes, the solution is NOT to leave your calibrator plugged in. It's to fix your lighting situation.

[Perli halpern]

no im in fixed lighting when editing.

Ok so i will unplug. 

so how often do u recommend to re calibrate and should i do the long way round or the quick way?

[Damien Symonds]

Once per month is usual.  The long way.

[Perli halpern]

Thank you very much