Re: [Digital BW] HP Z3100 Vivera Grey in R1800
2008-12-10 by pr_roark
Ernst, ... What kind of dmax do you get with the Z3100? Frankly, I was initially planning on just buying a PK cart and keeping Eboni as the MK in a 1400
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2008-12-10 by pr_roark
Ernst, ... What kind of dmax do you get with the Z3100? Frankly, I was initially planning on just buying a PK cart and keeping Eboni as the MK in a 1400
2008-12-10 by pr_roark
Jon, ... I agree. I ve always kept some Arches Hot Press (un-coated) watercolor paper around to test, and I must say the 1.5 pl printers are capable of making
2008-12-10 by Jon Cone
Paul, Agreed! If one takes that rating on face value, it would be the first non-archival paper in history to last three centuries...and it would not even have
2008-12-10 by Brad Finch
Thanks! Just to be sure I m clear on this: I would use the same mix of the Eboni-6 (for example Eboni-6 M and LC mixed 1/1) in each of the four cartridge
2008-12-10 by Platinum Jim
Yes, I was after a specific color, not pure black & white. I used the colorize function in Hue/Saturation (after I was totally gray scale) to bring back the
2008-12-10 by Ernst Dinkla
Paul, I wonder what the Dmax of Vivera MK could be with the 1.5 picoliter droplet of the R1800 compared to the 6 picoliter on the MK head of the Z3100 Z2100
2008-12-10 by pr_roark
Peter, ... A really large and very good elephant has entered our B&W arena, and from what I ve seen so far, I d say it -- HP -- has lived up to its reputation
2008-12-10 by pr_roark
... While I m a skeptic about all these RC type papers, I think Wilhelm is doing some accelerated age testing. This is what gets reported in the Album/Dark
2008-12-10 by pr_roark
I don t know if MIS has the C88 Eboni-6 dilution, but see http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/C88-C13-5.pdf I have the mix that is easy to do. One thing to
2008-12-09 by Brad Finch
The subject may say it all. The bottom line is, I m a little confused. MIS now has 4-oz bottles for the various color positions. Do I still need to dilute
2008-12-09 by Jon Cone
John, I am only leading people to believe that if an inkjet paper has an acid base or coating, then it has an acid base or coating. That is pretty simple.
2008-12-09 by sinar001
In regards to paper bases, I would like to point out that contrary to what Jon may have lead you to believe, most modern paper bases are acid free . Only the
2008-12-09 by Harry Lockwood
... bit RGB, but B&W image that I am attempting to print. To get a color closer to my platinum-palladium prints, I went into Hue/Saturation in Photoshop
2008-12-09 by Jon Cone
Roger, You may be misunderstanding. Wilhelm only is making predictions of light stability - not paper archival qualities. This particular paper should never be
2008-12-09 by Tyler Boley
I ve been following this thread for a bit... thanks to all with knowledge... but before I mix up a big Christmas batch, I m unclear about part of it... I m
2008-12-09 by rternbach
steve, One thing I ve learned about preventing clogs is: USE IT OR IT WILL CLOG! That is, regular printing and nozzel checks will help prevent clogs. For
2008-12-09 by Andrew Darlow
Hi Ann: Thank you for the report. Another idea would be to purchase paper at an art store and use InkAID to coat it yourself. The cost per page will be
2008-12-09 by AnnMarie
Hi all - I went to PDN s Photo Trade Show at the Javitz in NYC last month and Legion introduced 3 new MOAB papers. The Moenkopi line, made at the Awagami
2008-12-09 by Steve
In order not to repeat others mistakes, I would appreciate any help in regard to set up as a dedicated b&w printer. I would like to use the refillable
2008-12-09 by Peter Oksen
Dear Paul, Really interesting. Please tell more. Peter From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com]
2008-12-09 by Ernst Dinkla
... The HP sample looks neutral on my screen :-) -- Met vriendelijke groeten,Ernst
2008-12-09 by pr_roark
Looks cool. See Lab readings and scan at http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/HP-Grey-EEM.jpg (The 1800 always bands a little with only one channel firing.) A 100%
2008-12-09 by Platinum Jim
Following up on David Tobie s suggestion, I had the time tonight to run other tests and found the following: as David suggested, the new profile was not the
2008-12-08 by Roger
Thanks. It s odd that luster does so much better than Epson semi-matte. It s too bad, too- I don t really like the luster surface- to me it looks wet with
2008-12-08 by Paul Whiting
Sheesh, Paul, I m sorry... I didn t know where to look on your website. Found it, unzipped it, loaded it in Curve Creator, clicked on Show File and got the
2008-12-08 by pr_roark
... http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/3MK-MoabLasalMat.zip Paul www.PaulRoark.com
2008-12-08 by Paul Whiting
Thanks, Paul, but where do get the .qidf file for Lasal paper? I ve looked at the Help file in Quadtone RIP but I m afraid that s over my head. Paul
2008-12-08 by pr_roark
... Put the *.qidf file in the appropriate R1800-3MK profile folder. Then open it in the Curve Creator (Windows -- I DK Mac). Hit Show Curve and QTR will
2008-12-08 by Paul Whiting
Thanks very much, Jeff, I m beginning to understand. This leads to another question, however! How then can I obtain a .quad file for the Lasal paper? If I had
2008-12-08 by James Strain
David: Totally agree that I have not tried everything to rule out everything. I was really hoping that there was something simple that I was missing. I
2008-12-08 by Jeff Randall
... looked ... looks ... is ... look ... Paul: QTR doesn t use ICC profiles to print -- it uses the .quad files that are generated by QTR based on the info in
2008-12-08 by cdtobie
This is not anything I ve ever heard of, and I m deeply suspicious of your implied cause and effect. Please print the same image twice, once with another
2008-12-08 by James Strain
Folks - Help. MacPro, MAC OSX 10.5.*, Epson 3800. Latest driver, I believe. Have an 8-bit RGB, but B&W image that I am attempting to print. To get a
2008-12-08 by pr_roark
... ... Take a look at the B&W ratings Wilhelm gives Epson Premium Luster in his latest tests, for example http://www.wilhelm-research.com/epson/11880.html The
2008-12-08 by Roger
Just to return to this thread, I know that it looks like the acid contents of papers is far from the most important attribute, but I thought I d report what I
2008-12-08 by Paul Whiting
Is it customary for folks to share profiles in this forum? I ve looked at Paul s instructions for constructing such a profile, but it looks to be a bit over my
2008-12-07 by Aaron Good
I’ve been a longtime lurker – back to an Epson C84 / CIS from MIS. I’ve ordered the same Spyder3 Studio after a disastrous run with the Colormunki Photo
2008-12-07 by Brian Corll
Thanks. I went ahead and ordered the Spyder3 Studio from Adorama. Should be here tomorrow ! ... Brian Corll 1002 East Simpson Street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
2008-12-07 by Paul Banks
Hi Ann Marie I have had difficulty with both the R800 and R1800 printers feeding heavyweight papers only. Most of the lower weight papera feed for the most
2008-12-07 by gerardthomas517x
... Andrew , Thanks for your reply and suggestions.I have not made any b&w prints since I had a darkroom and was shooting film.25 years ago. For the past 2
2008-12-07 by Cdtobie
You will get the same functionality for printer profiling from either; since the S3Print software can be used for free with the PFP spectro. The difference
2008-12-06 by Brian Corll
The problem with wide-format printers is I can t hide them in the attic cubbyholes like I do with most of the things I buy, as if they were Christmas presents.
2008-12-06 by dlruckus
How about a couple of candles and a piano bench ? :) Duane ... disguising it ... pr_roark
2008-12-06 by Brian Corll
Any recommendations on these two packages ? Which would you choose ? ... Brian Corll [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
2008-12-06 by Gary Wagner
Paul, I have heard that couch story before and I though the idea of disguising it as a coffee or end table when not in use was a great idea. Thanks, Gary From:
2008-12-06 by pr_roark
Gary, ... I m quite sure it would not be. Be sure you can get carts and a chip resetter for a printer before you buy one. ... See
2008-12-06 by Gary Wagner
Paul, Can you tell me if the Epson 7800/7880 would be interchangeable with the profiles, MIS inks and cartridges of the 7600? I see 7600 listed on the MIS
2008-12-06 by Andrew Darlow
Hi Mike: There are many great papers available that are compatible with the R1800, and that will produce good quality B&W images. If you like a specific
2008-12-06 by failedthespian
Thanks to many of you for your suggestions as to what might be causing the feeding problem with both the R1800 and R800 printers. I have followed up on a
2008-12-06 by Tony Sleep
... Epson distribute spares through several UK outlets, the main one being Unicomp Ltd 01732 781400 Bourne Estate Borough Green TN15 8DG They were perfectly