Re: Technically Perfect Print was: Uncoated Papers
2001-09-19 by ken@kensmithart.com
Hi Tyler: I thought the discussions of this post might cause us to explore what we re each trying to do with our work...to challenge us and make us better
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Re: [Digital BW] Technically Perfect Print was: Uncoated Papers
2001-09-19 by Jerry Olson
Ken, To me, if a print doesn t have a satisfying black, it s a failure, unless it is an obvious high key print. It the deepest black in most landscapes is only
Re: [Digital BW] Technically Perfect Print was: Uncoated Papers
2001-09-19 by Tyler Boley
... It is certainly possible to get the same results on coated paper. If you are implying that these results are always achieved with uncoated papers, I can
Re: Technically Perfect Print was: Uncoated Papers
2001-09-19 by Tyler Boley
... on ... snip Nice post Ken. I can only add that if people could see your work (post your URL?) they might realize you are not as bound by some of the
Re: CFS: nomorecarts or MIS?
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
Nick, I have a CIS on my 1200 that I got from ConeTech which I believe was the same as NoMoreCarts and a NoMoreCarts CIS on my 1280. No irreversible
Re: [Digital BW] What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
Mike, Nicely put and a good summary of the current state of affairs between the two ink systems. My experiences with Piezo on the 1200 and the MIS VM on the
Re: [Digital BW] Technically Perfect Print was: Uncoated Papers
2001-09-19 by Robert Morrison
Paradigm shift. If you want fuzzy prints with posterization...then uncoated papers are the way to go! $^) ... Robert Morrison rmorrison@pobox.com
Re: Piezo and Epson Drivers/Printers was: What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
Nij, The assumption is that a manufacturer or vendor will always promote their products as being superior and the best. Hopefully they also believe that is
Technically Perfect Print was: Uncoated Papers
2001-09-19 by ken@kensmithart.com
Jerry: I appreciate your input to my query for information about printing on uncoated papers. In your message, you bring up a good point for discussion...What
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Uncoated papers.
2001-09-19 by Jerry Olson
Ken, doubt you ll ever get satisfactory prints on uncoated papers. You d be the first one to do so, unless you re using a RIP. THey will always be flat, gray,
Re: MIS vs. Piezo, was, Icefields
2001-09-19 by Mark Tucker
... Martin/Antonis: Mike Kravit s post is a great one and should be uploaded to some Files/Bookmark section. It s a great, objective summary for people who are
Re: [Digital BW] CFS: nomorecarts or MIS?
2001-09-19 by Shire,Stanley
NoMoreCarts. Hands down. 15minutes to install. Perfect nozzle check right away. No clogs (crossed fingers). I got the Niagara from Mediastreet (same unit as
Re: [Digital BW] CFS: nomorecarts or MIS?
2001-09-19 by Julian Thomas
Only used the CIS from nomorecarts in both my printers - I never even think of it, it just does the job Julian ... From: Nicholas Hartmann
CFS: nomorecarts or MIS?
2001-09-19 by Nicholas Hartmann
A dilemma - I would like to move up from hand-filled cartridges to a continuous flow system for my Epson 1160 printer, and cannot decide between the
MIS VM vs classic MIS?
2001-09-19 by Jose Luis Martinez
Hi, I see a lot of discussion about the MIS VM inks. In the MIS site I read that the VM inks offer tone control, warm or cold. But what is the tone of the
Re: [Digital BW] What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Michael J. Kravit
Nij, I have just completed 2 months of testing and working with Paul Roark to develop curves for the MIS Variables on the 7000 (PC). I believe you are right
Re: Piezo vs. MIS
2001-09-19 by Michael J. Kravit
With respect to the comaprision I made to Nij in my last post I feel it only fair to say that after using both systems for 2 months I have decided to use the
RE: [Digital BW] What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Nij
Michael, Many thanks for the information and experiences you have posted. I hope I did not give the impression I was doing VM and Roark workflow down :) - I
RE: [Digital BW] Piezo and Epson Drivers/Printers was: What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Nij
Hi Martin, interjected replies! ... His review seems quite balanced. MIS say on their quadtones page: John says, These inks when used with
Re: [Digital BW] Piezo and Epson Drivers/Printers was: What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Robert Morrison
Here, Here for the 1160...may my fleet last for ever! ... Robert Morrison rmorrison@pobox.com 310-397-2704 4131 Bledsoe Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066
[Digital BW] Re: Uncoated papers -- MIS VM on Somerset Velvet
2001-09-19 by Paul Roark
Ken, ... No, the results I noted were printed on a 3000. My 1160 now has a different version of the variable-tone inkset in it. I tried the SV with that, and
Re: [Digital BW] Piezo and Epson Drivers/Printers was: What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
Todd, We should get Nij to sell 1160 s (The are still being sold new in the EU the last I checked) through MWORDS. We could order a brand new one and just add
Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
... check, ... Terry, It would indeed be interesting to see what you get for your $10,000 which I think is the selling price of the 10000. Hmmm.. ... keep ...
Re: [Digital BW] Piezo and Epson Drivers/Printers was: What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Todd Flashner
... Nice summary Martin, You make me very happy I got an 1160 when I did.... Todd
Piezo and Epson Drivers/Printers was: What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
Nij, Actually John Woolf s statement isn t quite that strong and presents what appears to be an honest opinion about the two. You can find it at:
RE: [Digital BW] Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW
2001-09-19 by Austin Franklin
... No, not at all. I was only mentioning, that the 3000 can vary the dot size, I mistakenly wrote droplet . ... That s a given...but as I said, it is little
Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW
2001-09-19 by TerryR
Martin, It would be interesting to see the 10000 comparison as I understand they went down to 3 picoliters on the droplet. I would need to check, but I think
Re: [Digital BW] Re: MIS Variable Mix 7k Series 20
2001-09-19 by Michael J. Kravit
Thanks Martin, These curves are about 98% complete. I have to do some printing for a show, so I am switching back to the Piezo inks this evening. It probably
Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW
2001-09-19 by TerryR
Austin, ... density. ... Epson ... about, but ... something ... results. Based on your statement above, and the fact that most on this list print at the
Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
Terry, Thanks for the link to the inkjetart.com page which shows the side-by- side comparisons of the various Epson printers and associated drivers including
RE: [Digital BW] What happened to Icefields?
2001-09-19 by Nij
I believe you may be thinking of John Woolf saying something about preferring the qualities of the Epson driver . To my mind this is akin to saying I
RE: [Digital BW] Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW
2001-09-19 by Austin Franklin
... Yes, I know EXACTLY what it does...I ve written QUITE a bit of code for this printer, including an entire set of directly driven head alignment
Re: MIS Variable Mix 7k Series 20
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
Mike, I put the new 7000 curves up in the following location from the group homepage: Files Ink data MIS Variable Mix 7000 Curves for the PC As the
[Digital BW] Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW
2001-09-19 by TerryR
The dot sizes using the Variable Droplet Technology actually do vary the dot sizes as a result while printing - see my previous post. Terry ... droplet ...
Re: PiezoBW versus piezoBW
2001-09-19 by TerryR
Austin, Actually it doesn t. What you are referring to is presetting the dot size with your dpi selection from the Epson driver. The variable droplet
Print Problem With Epson Driver
2001-09-19 by Michael J. Kravit
Perhaps someone can help me out with this problem. When printing a large grayscale image in Photoshop to the Epson driver, the driver cuts off the image 2/3 to
Re: Thankyou/Scan problem
2001-09-19 by Martin Wesley
Jennifer, I am glad to hear so many of your friends survived the attack. In the face of so much loss, it is good to know how many did manage to make it to
Re: [Digital BW] MIS VM Neutral Curves for 7000 was MIS VM Curves
2001-09-18 by Michael J. Kravit
Mark, Here are updated 7000 curves. Mike Regards, Michael J. Kravit, AIA Architect/Photographer www.kravit.net/photography ... From: Mark Tucker To:
MIS Variable Mix 7k Series 20
2001-09-18 by Michael J. Kravit
Folks, I have send Martin the latest MIS Variable Mix Curves for the 7000 (PC). I have decided to label these with Series designations to facilitate
[Digital BW] Re: Uncoated papers.
2001-09-18 by ken@kensmithart.com
Hi Tyler: I could try the MIS archival color (dye-pigment hybrids) in the 1200 printer and compare it with what I ve done with Generations I currently have on
[Digital BW] Re: Uncoated papers -- MIS VM on Somerset Velvet
2001-09-18 by ken@kensmithart.com
Hello, Paul I would be curious to know if you printed those step wedges on an 1160? If so, I will do more tests with somerset on my VM/1160, and try to get a
[Digital BW] Re: Uncoated papers -- MIS VM on Somerset Velvet
2001-09-18 by Paul Roark
Out of curiosity I printed the step wedges on Somerset Velvet and scanned the results. The two cool curves produced the same coolness as on EAM, but they have
MIS and Epson Archival Matte?
2001-09-18 by Jose Luis Martinez
Hi, Is anyone using MIS inks (standard) with Epson Archival Matte? Opinions on this combination of inks and paper? TIA! Jose Luis Martinez
Re: [Digital BW] Re: For Ken: Uncoated papers was: Reference Print/Reality Check
2001-09-18 by Robert G. Morrison
I did a fare bit of work with OEM Epson 1270 inks on Arches hot press and Rives BFK before discovering Piezo. I thought the Arches output was great at the
Paul Roark's 21-Step Wedge File
2001-09-18 by Martin Wesley
For your information, I have placed Paul Roark s 21-step wedge file in Files Ink data MIS Variable Mix on the group s homepage. This adds 8-bit luminosity
[Digital BW] Re: Uncoated papers.
2001-09-18 by Tyler Boley
None of the results posted here regarding the quad pigment inksets are relevant if you are printing on uncoated papers. There is no ink/coating reaction, so
Re: [Digital BW] Paper Trade - Leg Phot Matte, Museo, Etc.
2001-09-18 by hslavitt@cpdb.com
That s the setting I use. It doesn t help. I m still looking for someone who would like to trade for my supply of Legion Photo Matte, Museo and Epson
[Digital BW] Re: Uncoated papers.
2001-09-18 by ken@kensmithart.com
Jerry: All my tests with MIS VM, are on uncoated papers. Most likely, the lack of warmth, the muddiness, I reported are probably related to the uncoated
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Uncoated papers.
2001-09-18 by Jerry Olson
Ken, I got pretty warm results with the warm curve, certainly as warm as piezo. Never had posterizations related to Paul s curves. If you like deep blacks, I
Re: [Digital BW] Tips on Curves [Was Differences in perception of tonality ...]
2001-09-18 by Martin Wesley
Howard, I will add your tip to the text file I created from Paul s message. I also noticed in trying your suggestion that with the curve dialog box open, as