Digital BW, The Print

Hi Roger;

The method suggested by Dennis is probably best since it gives you a 
bigger sample to look at. You can also make a calibration print 
in 'Calibration mode' that's faster, but gives you a very narrow 
scale to judge. Try to keep one K channel, either the PK or the MK, 
as they may be set up to deliver the heaviest inkload and therefore 
the best dmax.

Rgeards;


Steve Karafyllakis

--- 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.
>