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Re: MIS VM and Epson 740 (attention crazy david)

2002-09-28 by ballblackhawk

just a gentle reminder to post your curves. 

thanks

matt
matt@...


> > I have been considering getting a set of MIS inks and converting 
> my stylus 740.  I like the idea of the variable mix inks, but don't 
> see curves available for this printer.  The grayscale workflow 
> listed on the MIS site has no provision for the toning ink.
> > 
> > I know the cartridges are the same between the 740 and the 1160 
> but I wonder if the curves would also match.
> > 
> > Anyone out there ever use this inkset and printer combo?
> 
> I've been lurking here for a while meaning to post some curves that 
> I worked out for the 740, but for the MIS-FS inkset.  I spent a long 
> time doing it, basically following the Randall workflow in 
> the "Files" section.  The stock curves for the 1160 did not work 
> appropriately on the 740, there were a few areas on the step-wedge 
> that were off.  After 26 revisions of the curves, I produced one 
> that I am happy with.  It is on my home computer, so I will post it 
> when I get home.  However, I doubt it will work well with the VM 
> inkset, so you probably are best modifying the curves yourself.  
> It's not hard, just tedious.
> 
> David

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