Digital BW, The Print

I probably speak for all currently using MIS quad tone inks in this 
reply. Don't look at the profiles, we are using the workflows listed 
in the quadinks>workflow page, and self created workflows. 
Generally they involve either... 1) curves or levels applied to an 
image to get a good print range 2) transfer curves applied in the 
page setup dialog box to do basically the same thing, 3) more 
invloved rgb/cmyk seperations to seperate the print tones into 
the proper inks. Many different workflows going on here... none of 
which are actually "profiles" per se... as in ICC profiles applied 
through colorsync. Rather we are using "workflows" to profile our 
output to match our moniters. 

Hope this helps.

Dave

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Steadman Uhlich" 
<steadmanuhlich@k...> wrote:
> Hello Folks, 
> 
> I like to think of myself as on a perpetual learning curve so 
pardon my question if it seems a little beneath the expertise I 
see on this forum.  
> 
> I am curious about the MIS VM and Full Spectrum inksets.  After 
all of the messages on this forum lately, it is hard not to have 
some level of curiosity about the stuff.  
> 
> So I visited the MIS website tonight (thanks Martin and Jerry) to 
peruse and learn.
> 
> Everything sounds so good.  Paul has recommended the 
inks/curves/workflow and others concur.  So you guys are 
persuasive.  
> 
> Here is a question that pops up in my review so far: 
> 
> On the MIS site there is a Paper Profile Library chart that has 
only a few (3) profiles listed.  None were for the 1160 printer 
(unless you count "generic").  This chart was updated in January 
2001.  
> 
> Given that proper profiles are so important to getting the best 
results with ink and paper, how is it that MIS only has three 
profiles available?  
> 
> In comparison, the Piezography system ships with 25 or more 
paper specific profiles.  
> 
> Am I missing something here?  
> 
> I have seen with my own eyes the difference that a properly 
profiled paper/ink combination can make.  IF one uses a paper 
that is not with a matiching profile, there is a likelihood of some 
"flaws" in the print or a sub-optimum print (as a consultant would 
say).  
> 
> So MIS users, how is it done?  Is everyone buying custom 
profiles?  Does everyone have a special profile making machine 
and testing equipment?  Or is it hit and miss methodology?  
> 
> Lest you get the wrong impression, these are sincere 
questions.  
> 
> Thanks in advance, 
> Steadman
> 
> 
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