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Majenta or Green cast on prints.

2003-04-12 by davajonj

If I am not in the proper forum to post this question, I'd appreciate some 
direction.  My issue is with my Epson 2200.  I'm using the Ultrachromes from 
MIS with a Macintosh G4 duel processor.  If I use Epson Matte I get great 
prints with accurate color rendition.  However, trying to use Epson Premium 
Glossy or Epson Lustre gives me a majenta or green cast on the print.  In 
0S9.2 the cast is green.  With the OS 10.2.4 I get a strong majenta tint.  As a 
wet darkroom printer of color  photographs I know that by adding green you 
should reduce or eliminate the majenta.  But no amount of fiddling with 
filtration alters the outcome!  I finally called Epson tech and I was astonished 
at what they told me.  They said they were aware of the issues.  I asked what 
solution or workaround they had.  The answer was "none"!  The tech told me 
in maybe six months they might develop a driver to take care of the situation.  
"maybe....might"! Now get this:  The Epson Tech referred me to Colorvision 
and said they have a solution.  Visiting the Colorvision site revealed that the 
"solution" involved spending perhaps another $500!  Perhaps I am naive but it 
seems Epson is committing corporate rape here and I feel victimized!  If you 
have any observations, I'd very much appreciate hearing them.  Is there a fix 
here or do I have to spend the extra money?  
Grateful for your consideration

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