Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "B W Pro G" <bwprog@e...> 
wrote:
> Martin,
> We have become conditioned to 1 step, 4, er 4, then 2...
> Re: Inkset, Waiting on our second 1280, currently using CIS OEM.
> We have MIS VT inkset and Pauls latest curves, but hate to swap
> out 1280 CIS. (I'll do it if I get antsy, probably wait for 2nd 
1280)

Blake,

I'd wait for the new 1280. No point in messing up a working system.

> 
> Based on messages about Eclipse Satine, a box was ordered.
> The box states, 'icc profiles - check out web site' , nothing at
> Brightcube or Photoinkjet.
> Unless they are yapping about Xtreme Rules
> http://www.photoinkjet.com/products/icc/
> It's for the Epson 2000.
> I'm waiting on a reply from Brightcube or anyone else who might
> have a usable profile for the 1280 CIS OEM or  MIS (6 Ink) VT
> for Satine. (Maybe Jerry?)

Let us know what you hear from Brightcube. I think you will be 
in "roll your own" territory. Paul's curves are calibrated on Epson 
Archival Matte and work reasonably well on the Eclipse Satine but 
need some tweaking. You can do this yourself as a Curves Adjustment 
layer in the image or save as a Transfer Function.

> 
> In the mean time, we have rcvd. positive comments on this image,
> http://www.bwprog.com/feature.html
> Blue Steel Smooth Sepia, though it just went on display a couple
> days ago.
> Imaging in PS, printed w/1280 CIS OEM, RRiver Satin and
> UltraPro Gloss. (The Gloss is almost 3D)
> I can see a pivot point coming or combining - changing the tone in
> PS (Per above) - printing CIS OEM color or MIS VT.

Nice effect but I don't know if you will be able to get that strong a 
color from the MIS VM (Variable Mix). You might want to try the 
Legion Photo Matte if you want that very blue look.
> 
> I did print the image with the Satine using standard matte settings,
> Mostly because that is what it feels like, I like it - smooth and
> white.
> My concerns about the 300 gsm - too thick, were unfounded.

The 1280 seems to have a very good paper transport.

Martin

(snip)