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Re: [Digital BW] dots on print

2003-07-17 by hlockwood

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Julian Thomas" <
julianthomas@t...> wrote:
> what software are you using? what resolution have you got the epson printing
> at? the default is often not the highest resolution of the printer
> 
> Julian
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David C Mason" <damason@m...>
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 1:11 AM
> Subject: [Digital BW] dots on print
> 
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am new to fine B&W printing and have recently purchased a used Epson
> > 3000 and the MIS variable quadtone inks. I am using a Mac with the
> > Epson drivers and I cannot figure out how to get a *good* print. To
> > this point all of my attempts show a bunch of dots - even to the naked
> > eye. Under a loupe its horrendous.
> >
> > Any tips on how to fix this?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dave


Not mentioned also is the specific workflow being followed.  The MIS 
site has a workflow page with detailed instructions for specific 
printers and ink sets. If you ignore the details, you'll likely get 
garbage.

Harry Lockwood

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