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The widespread use of Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) as soft copy proofing devices in color electronic imaging systems has raised serious questions as to the appropriate viewing conditions and the necessary colorimetric and tone reproduction characteristics of the color monitors themselves. The effects on image reproduction of the surrounding room illumination on both the optical and the psychophysical characteristics of the displayed picture are discussed. Also, the relevant optical characteristics of CRTs of the type used in modern soft copy proofing systems are presented. These results are compared with the corresponding characteristics of a typical prepress proofing system (3M Matchprint) when viewed under industry standard D5000 viewing conditions. Conditions are derived under which an appropriate match between the soft and hard copy proofs can be achieved. discussed. Also, the relevant optical characteristics of CRTs of the type used in modern soft copy proofing systems are presented. These results are compared with the corresponding characteristics of a typical prepress proofing system (3M Matchprint) when viewed under industry standard D5000 viewing conditions. Conditions are derived under which an appropriate match between the soft and hard copy proofs can be achieved.