HCT User Guide
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Longevity
The useful life of an HCT target depends on how the target is handled, used, viewed, and stored, as
well as on the aging characteristics of the emulsion itself. Due to the wide number of variables,
HutchColor, LLC cannot guarantee a specific lifetime for an HCT target.
The emulsions on which HCT targets are made are claimed to have excellent long-term keeping
qualities and better than average resistance to dye fading.
Testing the target
You can test any scanner target (that you have previously used), as follows:
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Scan the target on the same device you profiled previously, with identical scanner settings.
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Make a new profile using the EXACT SAME profiling software and settings as before.
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In Photoshop, assign the new profile to the target scan, or to any typical raw RGB scan.
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Assign the old profile and observe any change on screen.
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If the image appears the same to the eye with both profiles, the target is still good.
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If the image on screen changes significantly, the target has probably changed.
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If the change is unacceptable, you can either have the target re-measured (see your dealer or
the HCT website for pricing and availability) or you can buy a new target.
