When do you adjust white reference to “absolute” and when to “relative”?

When do you adjust white reference to “absolute” and when to “relative”?

When do you adjust white reference to “absolute” and when to “relative”?

Yes, if you wish the density reading exclude the paper density, you can switch to paper or relative. Colorimetric readings will always be Absolute.

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