Digital BW, The Print

on 12/21/2001 11:33 AM, DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com at
DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com wrote:

> Message: 23
> Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 19:14:41 -0000
> From: "peter_in_seattle" <wander.lust@...>
> Subject: Which inkset for Epson 1160?
> 
> I'm going crazy trying to choose the "right" quadtone inkset for my
> brand new Epson 1160 (connected to a Mac). Can anyone offer
> any clear guidance? Here's what I've gleaned so far:
> 
> If I use Piezo inks & driver:
> 
> - I'll get beautiful prints free of microdots, microbanding and
> other nasty digital-looking stuff , but
> - it will set me back more than $300
> - I'll need to calibrate my monitor, so add the cost of calibration
> tools on top of the $335+ for the software & inks,
> - my prints will have a slightly greenish cast under certain
> lighting conditions, and
> - I run the risk that some point my printer will clog up and die a
> horrible death.


Just to confuse you...

I'm using the 1160 with piezo inks and software.  I really like the color of
the prints.  Quite neutral to my eye.  I will note that I've seen some
variation of color in different ink batches but one might not notice if the
prints are not side by side.

So far no clogging problems, at least no worse than epson inks.

You don't need a monitor calibrator for B&W piezo.  In fact the piezo manual
tells you how to calibrate your monitor using photoshop by eye, and even
recommends this method.

My monitor is instrument calibrated but needs further correction to make the
piezo prints match the monitor if this helps.

My experience is based upon making about 50 prints so far, knock on wood.
 
-Bruce

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