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Re: posterization and cone inks?

2002-05-17 by jimhayes361

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., David Myers <dmyers@m...> 
wrote:
>  okay, I need some help. I have run the 21 step wedge and it looks 
fine when
> i print photorag 188 and cone inks. The image I am trying to print 
looks
> fine on the screen with very smooth skin tones. When I print it, 
there is
> considerable posterization.  what gives?
> 
> David Myers

Do a search for "DSS" "Density Shift syndrome" "Hayes Syndrome" 
"Greenies", mainly on the piezo list, although some mention of it is 
on record on this list as well.

You want to rule out DSS as the culprit, and then go onto other 
possibilities.
Jim H.

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