Are profiles affected by paper/ink batches?
Short answer = Yes. Long answer = each paper or ink batch will be slightly different to other batches of the same paper/ink. These variations are usually very small for the more reputable manufacturers (Epson, HP, Canon, Lexmark, Lyson, Permajet, Ilford etc., not an exhaustive list). However unless you want absolute accuracy then a single profile will usually be enough to cover all batch variations for a given paper/ink combination. If you find that a paper or ink varies wildly between batches then you have to question if it is worth using that material. If you do want the ultimate control then we suggest that you invest in your own profiling equipment and generate your own profiles for every change in paper or ink batch.
