Digital BW, The Print

* -----Original Message-----
* From: Jamie Gannon [mailto:jamie@surprisemedia.net] 
* Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 6:40 PM
* To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
* Subject: [Digital BW] Piezo ICC and Full Spectrum Neutral
* 
* 
* Sorry for cross posting - I sent this initially to the Piezo list but 
* realize it may be more appropriate on this list.
* 
* Question:
* 
* I have Full Spectrum Neutral in an Epson 3000. I like the 
* inks. I use a 
* Serial (Belkin) to USB converter with Gimp Print, etc. Seems to print 
* fine - although I do like the characteristics I'm reading about with 
* the Piezotones.
* 
* I purchased the new Piezo ICC profiles.
* 
* I do plan to evolve to Piezotone inks as the FSN inks run dry to keep 
* variables and process as simple as possible.
* 
* In the meantime, does the list think it feasible to create a profile 
* that will make quality prints using Piezo ICC and FSN inks?
* 
* I work on Mac OSX with PS7.
* 
* Any advice regarding the working method/process assuming this is 
* feasible?
* 
Jamie,

I would try just following the instructions that came with Piezo ICC and see
what you get. Print a step wedge with the plug-in first and then one with
Piezo ICC using the appropriate workflow for each. Since the FSN inks were
designed to work with the plug-in and the FSN inks are the same densities of
the Piezotone inks I would expect that the combination would work. 

Since Piezo ICC was calibrated to the different Piezotone inks and the
density of the FSN is probably not precisely the same I would expect that
the tone ramps with the FSN inks might not be as smooth but the only way to
find out is to give it a try.

If you print the step wedges, send me a scan. I and many others will be
interested to compare the two. Once I get the Piezo ICC myself I will post
some scans of wedges with Piezo ICC and the Piezo plug-in using Selenium PT
inks.

Martin Wesley
www.carolyn.cc/Guests/MartinWesley/pages/MW_01.html
www.borderless-photos.de/guests.html