Digital BW, The Print

Moises

The only way to do it properly is to make a set of curves specifically for
that paper. At a minimum, use the EPSG curves and relinearize them if you
can.  If you are able to I would suggest using a soft proof also.  The issue
you will have with any RC paper is "bronzing".  I spent a lot of time on RC
papers (with full access to the curve creation process) and gave them up
because of bronzing - until "glop" came along.  Glop has been very effective
in removing bronzing from Luster but I now use a different ink set from you.
I use QTR to drive the glop application.  Unfortunately, the move to RC
paper requires a decent jump in effort unless you are able to piggy-back the
work of others.  I suspect that you have stuck with the Epson inks because
you like to do colour also.  I think most people experimenting with glop are
using dedicated B&W ink sets.

Cheers

Steve


> From: Moises Faidengold <mfaidengold@...>
> Reply-To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 13:14:53 -0800 (PST)
> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Epson Lustre
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Roy,
>  
> Quick question for you.
> I have been trying to print high end B&W using QTR and the epson inks, any
> suggestions as to what combinations on the sliders that is, blend, shadows,
> etc. 
> Also, is there any way to preview the print without having to actually print
> it and spend so much paper and ink?
> Thanks 
> Moises 
> 
> Roy Zartarian <rzartarian@...> wrote:
> 
> Well, to tell you the truth, I started using the MIS inks in the 2200
> cartridges because shortly after I bought a set of 4 ounce UT-2 refills
> for my 1280, the print head died. And I didn't want to let $80 worth of
> ink go to waste.
> 
> I'm blending the QTR cool & warm profiles at 90-10 and find the color
> approximates that produced by the 1280 on Smooth Pearl with the QTR
> neutral profile. When I get some time, I do plan on experimenting a
> bit to see if I can produce something cooler. But that's a project for
> another day.
> 
> Roy
>