Digital BW, The Print

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From: "mcgillicuddytcb" <mcgillicuddy@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 2:37 PM
Subject: [Digital BW] struggling newbie


> Hi all,
>
> I've enjoyed the list for somewhile, you've been instrumental in my
> choices in point of fact. I now need a benchmark and some help please
> (be gentle with me, but explaine as though your talking to a moron!!!)
>
> My system is set up and calibrated for Gen4. My monitor is calibrated
> with a spyder and a densinometer and profiler pro make my printer
> profiles for use with my 1290. ALL is spot on.... until I go mono...
>
> I've an 1160 with CIS using MIS variable tone printing on sommerset
> and ICI. My problem is my screen and output no longer match as close
> to my prints as my colour work. They are daker and don't exhibit as
> much tone. Am I expecting too much, does my system need
> recalibrating???

McGillicuddy,

The profiles are completely ink and paper dependent. A profile for Gen4 will
not be of any use with the VM inks. You can print out a target for Profiler
Pro and create a profile that will be very good for on screen proofing but
not for printing. You will need a separate profile for each paper you want
to use.
>
> What are the best settings in the Epson print driver? do I need to
> reset my photoshop settings??? can I build a custom profile using the
> kit I've got???? When printing a 21 step wedge the mid and hi tones
> seem to fall off rapidly is this right.

Go to this page:

http://www.inksupply.com/index.cfm?source=html/workflow_roark.html

and you will find the entire workflow, Photoshop and printer settings for
MIS-VM ink.
>
> Please, please guide me in the right direction. I can't afford to
> waste to much time. If this is to purile for the list feel free to
> contact me direct at mcgillicuddy@...

Keep in mind that all of the RGB separation curves done by Paul Roark were
optimized for Epson EAM so you  may need to tweak the curves yourself to get
good results on Somerset and ICI. If you do tweak the curves you will need
to do new viewing profiles.

An alternate set of separation curves for MIS-VM can be found in folder:

Files > Ink Sets > MIS > MIS Variable Mix > 1280 PC MIS VM

in the file Tyler Boley's MIS VM Curves, 04-25.ZIP

Note that these were optimized for Photo Rag and may use different settings
than Paul Roark's curves.

Keep asking questions. That is why the list is here.


Martin Wesley

http://www.borderless-photos.de/guests.html