After reading about the Costco Kirkland gloss paper in the group, I have been printing B&W proofs with my Epson 2200 printer loaded with MIS UT7 inks (with Eboni black). In PS CS Print with Preview, the Source Space is Adobe RGB (1998) and in the Print Space I use a profile for SP2100 Premium Semi-Gloss paper. In the printer Media Type I selected Epson matte paper since the recommended paper setting (premium semi-gloss) was not available with the Eboni ink in the printer. In the Mode/Custom/Advanced/Color Management, selected no color adjustment. I printed the image without applying any Paul Roark curves and the resulting image looked like a slightly warm, glossy silver print! The print did not have excessive bronzing in the shadows. I was indeed impressed. I thought I had found the right printing process to produce good B&W digital prints. But there is one problem. I'm seeing roller tracks across the print as it moves through the printer. Apparently the MIS UT7 inks are not drying fast enough on the glossy paper or the printer is laying down too much ink for the selected paper. I changed the ink to Photo Black and selected Premium Semi-Gloss paper in the printer media type in the event there was a conflict between PS CS and the printer, but the roller tracks remain in the print. When I print with the Epson color inks, no roller tracks. Has anyone encountered this problem? Is there any way to reduce the roller pressure on the paper? Thanks, John
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B&W Printing with Costco/Kirkland Glossy Paper
2004-12-04 by John
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