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Re: [Digital BW] Growing up...better printing

2004-11-15 by Steve Kale

Tim

I think you are going to have a tough time with the bronzing on any glossy
paper until the new A3 version of the R800 comes along and you can use the
"gloss optimizer".  Spraying with Lyson Print Guard "helps" but introduces a
whole new set of problems - mottling of blacks and trapping of dust.  Do you
think buyers would be put off if you switched to a matt (cotton) paper?

I don't think you mentioned what your workflow was.  What inks etc?  QTR can
produce great prints on matt paper with the 2200 even with OEM inks.

With regard to calibration, there is no substitute for a well profiled
monitor.  If you give QTR a try you should take a look at Carl Schofield's
soft proof files. I use QTR and my own soft proof files and believe me it
massively reduces trial and error (with a good monitor profile).

Steve

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