Digital BW, The Print

I don't think it's the paper thickness because I tried this with
Archival Matte.

But I downloaded QuadTone RIP and tried it (first time ever) and made
a few quick tests using "1440 super" resolution and different dither
algorithms. And the banding was gone with every dithering settings
(except with "very fast" which was awful). The prints were grainier,
but I kinda like it, it's like "digital Tri-X" which someone mentioned
here earlier, maybe combined with Rodinal ;-).

I'm just learning QTR, but it could be the solution, or .. ?

--fotojali

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@...m, "Tyler Boley"
<tyler@t...> wrote:
>
> You will get microbanding due to inacurate paper advance with the
> thick papers.
> This may or may not be what you are experiencing, but be sure and test
> it with a paper under 250gsm or so.
> That's the only catch with a 3000, crappy paper advance.
> Regarding dot size, I'd suggest a good partioned aproach using QTR.
> The dots will become very untintrusive if visible at all.
> Tyler
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fotojali"
> <jporkkala@y...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> > 
> > I am starting my b&w printing with Epson 3000 and MIS Full Spectrum
> > Neutral Inks. After a few test prints I really like the neutral tone
> > of the inks, and I think I will be able to live with the 3000's larger
> > dot size...
> > 
> > BUT, I am getting some disturbing microbanding (dark thin lines) that
> > show at closer inspection. If there are Epson 3000 users on the list:
> > how are you avoiding this?
> > 
> > My nozzle checks are perfect, and I have made the head alignment
> > several times using the actual paper I'm printing on. I think the
> > Epson driver I'm using is the latest version.
> > 
> > Would a software RIP correct this, and if so, which one should I try?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > fotojali
> >
>