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Re: Deep blacks seem reflective when viewed from side (UT-RC and Epson R280)

2009-12-30 by pr_roark

Hi Gabe,

 
> >... print a 90-100% test strip ...


> Visually, there was sharp jump from the 99% patch to the 100% patch when viewed at an angle(the 100% looking really really black and shiny)
> 
> ...the L-values ... From 90-100%:
> 
> 24,21,20,18,16,16,14,14,10,10,14 

So, it does look like overloading may be the problem.

> From here I'm not sure how to make the curve. 

What is your current workflow?  Epson driver, with or without an ICC, or QTR (which profile)?

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com

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