Digital BW, The Print

David Keenan wrote:
>> I'm assuming you own QImage. Make a print through QI and then one
>> through PS or whatever you are printing through.
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>> IMO, QI's pyrimid interpolation  (as well as Vector) is better than
>> anything that Photoshop has to offer.
> 
> Yes, I own Qimage. I did as you suggested.
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> I printed an ~8.5x11" print on Epson Premium Luster using Photoshop CS at 1440 and 2880 dpi on my Epson R2400 with standard K3 inks.
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> I made the same prints on Kirkland Glossy.
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> I also made the same prints through Qimage using both Vector and Pyramid interpretation.
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> These are color prints. (I know that this is a black and white forum but I am working on a color image at this time.)
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> There is absolutely no visual difference in the PS vs. Qimage prints. Even under a 8x loupe I see nothing that would suggest that one print is better than another. 
> 
> The loupe does reveal slight differences between the 1440 vs. 2880 PS prints. 
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> I have used Monaco EZColor to profile my printer and Pantone ColorVision to profile my monitor. This profiles where used in both PS and Qimage.
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> Maybe the R2400 and/or the Epson driver has been significantly improved over earlier model printers or I am lucky but in my setup I see no value to Qimage.
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> If am missing something or if this application is not one that brings out the best in Qimage please share your suggestions with me.
> 
> Dave.

What is the size of the file you are feeding both methods with ?

Ernst

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