2002-12-31 by Robert Damon
I haven t used the Canon 900, but I have had pretty good results with an Epson 1270. I used the standard 6-color Epson inkset and was able to obtain what I
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2002-12-31 by smithj72 <smithj72@yahoo.com>
I just got an Imacon Photo Scanner, and I think it is a great scanner; the perfect blend of drum and desktop technology. The price is right between the two as
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2002-12-31 by smithj72 <smithj72@yahoo.com>
I found the exact same thing. Of course once you get the film far from the glass you can see a noticble dropoff in sharpness. I tried everything from straight
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2002-12-31 by Paul Roark
John, ... I am very happy with the Nikon 8000. With a high resolution test slide, it essentially hits the theoretical top resolution in the vertical direction
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2002-12-31 by Tim Atherton
... There was also a problem with the earlier Epson 1600 scanners where the zig zag pattern of the cold cathode tubes of the transparency adapter showed up in
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2002-12-31 by Shire,Stanley
I read that stuff a long while ago re: raising the Epson film carrier. Use very precise shims; tried many scans with varying thicknesses. The scans were no
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2002-12-31 by Shire,Stanley
We had a drum for years. Now have an Imacon 848. I d only go back to the drum kicking and screaming. The prep and dust made me nuts. The Imacon is wonderful
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2002-12-31 by brigapig <jcwphoto@jcwphoto.com>
I am setting up an epson 1280 and using Paul Roark s MIS variable inks. I am looking at a scanner. Is it worth it to get a drum scanner or will a Nikon or
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2002-12-31 by john sutherland <uncljohnson@yahoo.com>
By raising the negative holder in the 2450 a few 32nd s of an inch, you can actually achieve a much sharper scan, but still a bit fuzzy from what i have read.
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2002-12-31 by pfrym <pfrym@yahoo.com>
The Epson Photo 750 is an older 6 color printer (as printer technology goes; I think it came out in 99 or so). It has a maximum resolution of 720 x 1400
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2002-12-31 by Clayton Jones <cj@cjcom.net>
Hello All, I have some strange microbanding on my 870. It doesn t look like the kind you get with a clogged nozzle (bands with random clumps; looks almost
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2002-12-31 by Clayton Jones <cj@cjcom.net>
Hello Theleys, ... One way to do color and BW from the same printer is to use the Black Only method for the BW prints. It s easy to get started, doesn t
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2002-12-31 by Clayton Jones <cj@cjcom.net>
Hello pfrym, ... Without seeing your prints it s hard to know what kind of dots you re getting. It may be that the 750 is an older model which prints larger
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2002-12-31 by Doug I.
George, As I mentioned in a similar query a couple of weeks ago, I have had excellent results on a Chromira at Holland Photo(.com). They have a digital drop
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2002-12-31 by Veniamin Kostitsin II
With my best wishes to you all in 2003. May your dreams come true. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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2002-12-31 by (Guatemala) <theleys@att.net>
I am in the market for a low cost (under $250) printer to be used for color photos and also for all-purpose color graphics applications like greeting cards,
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2002-12-31 by Paul Roark
... Yes, in my tests it does warm a bit, though not to the extent of the warming we see in the older pigments. That initial warming appears to be due to the
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2002-12-31 by dhaaron69 <ddoucette@gis.net>
... Classic, using the Durst Lambda at 400 dpi. ... Flextight. ... diferent from silverprints. My prints were high gloss exhibition prints mounted between
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2002-12-31 by Jerry Olson
Most of the epson s are fine for hard copy work. None of them are particularly sharp for film scans. (See current issue of Design Graphics Magazines for what
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2002-12-31 by Jerry Olson
... Artix 4000, Canon FS 4000 are the 2 sharpest, then there s Nikon, etc. Current American issue of Design Graphics has a 14 scanner comparison. Artix is the
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2002-12-31 by Sam A. McCandless
Doesn t Epson call it Matte Heavyweight ? If so, I guess it should be MH or maybe MHW . Incidentally, does anyone know whether it works with Clayton s
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2002-12-31 by pfrym <pfrym@yahoo.com>
Sorry to inject a total newbee question, but here goes my background and question: Background: About 15 years ago I did quite a bit of amateur B&W photography
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2002-12-31 by Thomas Fors
I just spent a couple of hours reading through patents, and I found some interesting stuff. I won t go into any specifics about their formulas, but in general:
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2002-12-31 by Stephen A. Tucker <stephentucker@hotmail
... Peter, Thanks for the nuts and bolts tips. I m still at the gee whiz it works! stage of monochrome printing and don t yet see the driver flaws that you
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2002-12-31 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service
... I seriously doubt it... As I understand it, borderless printing is a combination of firmware that can do it and driver software that addresses that
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2002-12-31 by copal01 <copal01@yahoo.es>
I would like to know is is possible to use the 1290 or 1280 drivers in an epson 1160 to get borderless prints. thanks manuel castro ... about ... printer ...
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2002-12-31 by Clayton Jones <cj@cjcom.net>
Hello All, I have good news about the Great Paper Chase. All of my comments are in relation to Black Only, so you ll have to adapt this to your workflow. I
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2002-12-31 by Martin Wesley
Steve, If you are looking to calibrate from your prints then I would suggest that you print the step wedge with 5% steps from 100% to 0%. Scan the print of the
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2002-12-31 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service
Serendipity tends to play a large part in discoveries of any sort... I had a clogges 1270 with MIS VM inks.. once I cleared the minor clog, I ran a nozzle
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2002-12-31 by billstrong50 <billstrong50@yahoo.com>
Hi Jo, I have no experience with Piezo B&W. My only experience with Inkjet Mall was to buy a set of profiles for printing Gen4 Enhanced on my Epson/1270. These
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2002-12-31 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service
... Just started trying that, and the preliminary result is YES... However, I don t recommend using the 2880 resolution or borderless settings.. The firmware
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2002-12-31 by Clayton Jones <cj@cjcom.net>
Hello Keith, ... I tend to agree. I still have some EAM remaining, which I use as proofing for PR, but it will run out in a few weeks. Today Steve K. came
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2002-12-31 by Thomas Fors
... From: Editor P.O.V. Image Service ... Keith, Thanks for keeping us informed. Of course Epson is covered legally since the
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2002-12-31 by Douglas Anthony Cooper
Does this mean that the 1270 can also use the 1290 driver?
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2002-12-31 by danielstaver <daniel@petraflux.com>
Until recently the Epson Perfection 2450 seemed to be the flatbed of choice. Excellent scanning of transparencies up to 4x5 at 2400dpi and reasonable price
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2002-12-31 by lomoeye <james.stogdill@verizon.net>
That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Justin. -- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, smithj72
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2002-12-31 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service
... I love the AMBASSADOR analogy! To go even further: AT LEAST UNDER WINDOZE: On a 1270, you can use the 1270 or 2000P driver.. On a 1280/1290, you can use a
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2002-12-31 by frankg_photo <fh.gross@sympatico.ca>
a friend has asked for a recommendation for a flatbed . Since i have a really old Scanmaker III , I am not abreast of what the flatbed of choice is - I suspect
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2002-12-31 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service
I apologize in advance for this cross-posting, but I need to go firmly on record about this. Given the postings by the two Jerries (never thought I d use that
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2002-12-31 by Editor P.O.V. Image Service
... blacks. ... Of course, AFAIK, Mitsubishi does EPSON s proprietary coating and is the parent member of the Keretsu EPSON is part of, I would therefore,
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2002-12-31 by zelig2 <zelig2@yahoo.com>
Greetings, (I understand that this topic has been hashed over many times here, but due to the ever-changing state of the art, I figure I d pose the question
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2002-12-30 by Jo Brunenberg
... From: George Hartzell [mailto:hartzell@kestrel.alerce.com] Does anyone have any experience with black and white prints from a Lambda, a Durst [sic?], a
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2002-12-30 by Jo Brunenberg
Hello Bill, Thanks for sharing your experience! you wrote: ...........I too think that 1160 / MIS VM with the Roark curves produces superior B&W prints
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2002-12-30 by Gregory Schern <gschern@yahoo.com>
Finally! Eclipse Satine profiles for Piezography (tm) and Image Export BW plug-ins are available for download from inkjetgoodies.com They re free for our
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2002-12-30 by Peter A. Klein <pklein@2alpha.net>
Steve: Once you have the 1290 driver installed, both the 1280 and 1290 drivers will work. They seem to coexist just fine. Think of it this way. Your B&W
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2002-12-30 by Michael J. Kravit <mjkaia@kravit.net>
I have been making digital negatives on an Epson 1280 and 10000 for the past year. These negatives have been made with the Epson Dyes on Pictorico OHP for
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2002-12-30 by Stephen A. Tucker <stephentucker@hotmail
... Peter, Thanks for the updates on your 1280/1290 driver experiments. Now that I have the 1290 driver downloaded, I not quite sure what to do with it! I m
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2002-12-30 by Carl Schofield
... Yes, at least it prints beautifully with the Ultrachromes in the Epson 2200. Don t know about the MIS or Piezo B&W inks.
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2002-12-30 by sdmey4@aol.com
In a message dated 12/30/2002 10:14:49 AM Pacific Standard Time, scho@mac.com ... Are you saying Black and white Pigments will stick to this paper without
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2002-12-30 by smithj72 <smithj72@yahoo.com>
Jim Maybe try these guys. http://www.mypublisher.com Good luck, Justin ... ordered ... and ... have ... pages ... have is ... iPhoto
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