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Re: Epson R1800/QuadTone Rip: Darker band near left border

2009-04-07 by hp9180profile

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Roger" <rsmith02@...> wrote:
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> Banding can be reduced using the Epson service adjustment utility.  It takes a while to go through all the screens but it's helpful.  Email me if you need it.
>
I have not tried that. Must give it a go. Thanks.

 
> I gave up on MIS color inks for the R1800 when a replacement cyan would never flow right.  The MIS photo black was never right either- it had density reversals with PhotoRPM and a very poor Dmax (1.9 or so) with Best Photo on glossy papers.
> 
That is interesting. Personally I have not had that issue with the Cyan and I get a Dmax of 2.8 on Hahn PRP and 2.7 on Harmam FB Glossy using a GO second pass and measured after 48 hours using the K4 PK. (It is a lot higher when first printed).

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