Profiling scanner using Vuescan

[john]

I am trying to color profile my Epson 1660 F/B scanner using the method
described in VS 8.0. Several tries give the same result; an overall
magenta cast in the grays.

I am using a Wolf Faust reflective target along with the text file for a
scanner with a white lid.

I have followed the instructions to the letter, without any additional
steps or changes to the VS menus.

Any suggestions on what to do?

Regards, John.

 

[degrub]

Did you let the scanner bulb warm up and stabilize for 20-30 minutes ?

 

[Bart van der Wolf]

I am trying to color profile my Epson 1660 F/B scanner using the method
described in VS 8.0. Several tries give the same result; an overall
magenta cast in the grays.

The Grayscale in the target isn't necessarily neutral gray, especially when
viewed under a different lightsource than a 5000K color temperature one.

Have you tried the profile on other images?

You can also try profiling with a black backing, instead of the white lid.

Bart

 

[john]

The scanner was on for at least 30 min. Also I made several attempts.
Same result. Any other ideas?