Digital BW, The Print

Hello Roger,

I had the same issue a while back. I found that my Y, M, R and B
channels where much more smooth than the others. Used YMB and no more
banding. Never since.

What I did to test is make one singe curve for each channel, printed a
21-step wedge with each channel with MK in it. Let dry and selected
the 3 best.

I now simply modify the 3MK curves to take into account the new positions.

Contact me off list so I can email you my single QIDF curves for you
to test.

Denis

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Roger"
<rsmith02@...> wrote:
>
> I am wondering how to troubleshoot microbanding in the R1800.  I have 3 
> MK carts ready to go into the printer but am not sure which channels to 
> put them in and was wondering how you figure out which channels are the 
> smoothest.  I don't need simultaneous color prints- I just want high 
> quality B&W right now.
> 
> I do have QTR.
> 
> Thanks for any tips,
> Roger
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven 
> Karafyllakis" <stevekphoto@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi James;
> > 
> > There are several people on this list using the R1800, myself 
> > included. It is capable of extremely fine results, especially if 
> > you're lucky enough to get one that doesn't microband in one or more 
> > channels. 
> > The up-side to this printer is of course the simultaneous matte & 
> > gloss capabilty. When you get around to trying QTR, I suggest you 
> > exchange the gloss cart for a  light black, and work out some 2k 
> > curves. You can get some  fine,smooth prints that way, and not 
> > having to swap carts is great.
>