Re: [Digital BW] Re: Ink Dilution Ratios
2007-03-11 by Tom Baker
Bob - I use the 220ml carts in the 9600. Even at that, it s about 4x the cost of MIS inks. But, at this point there does not appear to be a real
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Re: Ink Dilution Ratios
2007-03-11 by Bob Marsolais
Paul and Tom, Thanks for the responses. Tom, can you buy the Epson K3 inks in bulk or do you use Epson cartridges? My humble 1280 isn t worthy of inks sucked
Re: [Digital BW] It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-11 by Tim Timmermans
... of PS nor ... Epson 1280 ... color ... Duh..my bad. I m using a PC and PS7.0 and a 1280. I also have an R1800 but I m taking it back to Comp USA. It just
RE: [Digital BW] Ink Dilution Ratios
2007-03-11 by Paul Roark
Hi Bob, ... The easy way is to simply buy MIS K4 LK and LLK. Truth is, I ve measured PK to LK dilution variances from 29% to 34%. The PKs can differ in load
Re: [Digital BW] Ink Dilution Ratios
2007-03-11 by Tom Baker
Hi Bob - I m sure Paul will answer with detail. But, most seem to be using the Epson M and LM. I am. But, I didn t do any do any testing of my own. I m
RE: [Digital BW] Re: It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-11 by Ken Carney
Tim, you can get a Samsung 204B 20.1 dvi 1600x1200 at Newegg for $305 after rebate. I bought one for my son, who uses it for PS, and it is fine for the
RE: [Digital BW] It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-11 by Ken Carney
Tim, The Spyder 2 Pro (about $250) works well, though I think it has just been upgraded to a new model. My 21 CRT finally got to the point where I could no
Ink Dilution Ratios
2007-03-11 by Bob Marsolais
Paul, I m going to mix the 3K+CYM inks for my 1280 and searched back posts to find the dilution ratios. This is what I found: LK = 32% PK + 68% MIS base LLK =
RE: [Digital BW] It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-10 by Paul Roark
The dogma is to calibrate the system, but, frankly, for B&W I did just fine for a long time with just the Adobe Gamma routine to profile my monitor. After
RE: [Digital BW] It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-10 by Eric Neilsen
Tim, In PS you must check and set up the view that your screen is showing. On the View tab, go to proof set up and tell us what it is telling you. Tom
RE: [Digital BW] It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-10 by Tom Maugham
I should also have mentioned that if you are printing monochrome (black and white) you should switch off the color nozzles if your printer so allows otherwise
RE: [Digital BW] It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-10 by Harkey Edwards
Tim, I have been using an older version of the Spyder and it has served me well. As you know, the color space is multi dimensional so liner adjustments are
RE: [Digital BW] It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-10 by Tom Maugham
Tim, You don t say what your platform is (PC or Apple) nor your version of PS nor your printer make and model. I use a PC (home built), PS2, and an Epson 1280
Re: It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-10 by Tim Timmermans
P.S. I m using an NEC Multisync Fp1355 CRT monitor. 21 I believe. Costco (not an advertisment or an endoresment on my part) is offering this LCD plus a $30
It's soooo frustrating
2007-03-10 by Tim Timmermans
I spend loads of time in PS making the image look just the way I want but when I print it, it s up to 30% lighter than what I see on screen. So I adjust the
A bit OT: Any Epson surprises?
2007-03-10 by Sergei Antonov
I looked in Seattle store at both 3800 and Canon IPF5000. Price generally is quite close with Canon rebate, and there is no after- market carts for any of
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-10 by Danny Raphael
Thanks to all who jumped in with feedback. Got some good info. - - - - - - - ... Understood. I m am a participant [not just a lurker] in other Yahoo groups and
Re: Refurbished R1800 Price Drop
2007-03-09 by Vinyl Graphics of Taft
... Great. I just recieved mine on Feb 27, so I emailed them asking for acredit also. I ll let you know if the retro correct the order. $90 bucks is $90
Refurbished R1800 Price Drop
2007-03-09 by Steve
Epson is now offering their refurbished R1800s at $299, including shipping. This is a drop from $389. I ordered mine at the higher price 2 days ago and Epson
Re: [Digital BW] PMA, Any Epson surprises?
2007-03-09 by Tom Baker
I believe that many, many people would be quite happy with a larger printer based on the 3800. Especially if they managed to keep the relative price point. Tom
Re: [Digital BW] PMA, Any Epson surprises?
2007-03-09 by Ernst Dinkla
... Rumours I heard a month or more ago are aimed at size: a 60 Epson and a 60 HP. With Canon s full range in wide formats as the competition and a supposed
Re: Dedicated B&W System Overview
2007-03-09 by Myron Gochnauer
... I appreciate the point about sepia, but I do have to say that UT-3d s ability to print quite nicely on both matte and glossy papers without changing
Workshop
2007-03-09 by Paul Roark
Hi, Please excuse this plug for the Golden Trout workshop. But it at least is a non-profit (very) organization [501(c)(3)] that is run by volunteers. The
Re: [Digital BW] Epson 4000 vs. 3800
2007-03-09 by lindstromdick
I totally agree with all the answers in this thread. However ther is a slight problem with the 3800 that I posted on Epson Wide format group, but with no
Re: [Digital BW] New resource book
2007-03-09 by ann clancy
i bought this book after reading a message bill sent to someone on the alternative mailing list. As someone who is brought to their knees everyday with
PMA, Any Epson surprises?
2007-03-09 by Mark Savoia
Tyler or anyone else at PMA, did Epson make any surprise announcements of new large format 12 color printers? With the Canons out for some time now I would
Re: Dedicated Black and White System Overview
2007-03-09 by Bob Marsolais
Paul, Thanks for the very complete explanation. The learning was in the reasoning behind your choices. Concerning 6 ink printers, you said you re inclined to
RE: [Digital BW] Re: QuadToneRIP Create ICC with ColorVision Spectrometer
2007-03-09 by gcwagner
Graham, The problem is with the circles at the 9 point there is a defined line that is present with my profile from Print Fix Pro but not with ABW. Does this
RE: [Digital BW] Setting for QTR Ink Calibration
2007-03-08 by Paul Roark
... I use 2880 -- better dmax and no need to under print the 100% black. Go for the best. Here is a write-up of my latest QTR profiling exercise:
Setting for QTR Ink Calibration
2007-03-08 by stanraucher
I m about to give QTR (version 2.5.0.1 windows) a try and I want to do an ink calibration. I have a few questions. What printer resolution should I use for
RE: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by John Moody
I’m only buying mid-level monitors right now. The “new” large gamut monitors with fully configurable white point are coming down in price, but I believe
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by elwood@wsnconsult.com
Tyler Congratulations on your feature in this months Lenswork extended CD. I haven t received it yet but I really look forward to reading it. Woody Spedden ...
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Clayton Jones
Hello Danny, ... Usually if people don t reply to something it s because they don t feel they have anything worth sharing. I doubt you were being ignored. I
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Mark Savoia
Works great with the color. I noticed much less eye strain after a day of using it too. Mark
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Tyler Boley
do you like it for color too? I think there are a couple of price tiers, depending on feature or something... Tyler
Re: [Digital BW] Epson 4000 vs. 3800
2007-03-08 by Clayton Jones
... Add my vote to the 3800, for the same reasons. The K3 inks are more lightfast and have less bronzing on glossy papers. It also makes great BW without a
RE: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Alan Kearney
Depends on the model. I paid $2600 for my EIZO CG210 a year ago. Alan _____ From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Mark Savoia
This one was just over $1K 21 Wide, they make a 24 Wide for around $1.7K Mark
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Tyler Boley
Well, OK, a PressView. You must be almost as old as me. I m talking the $1k or so I spent on nice big Lacie s and Mitsu s, aren t those Eizos about $2k? Tyler
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Mark Savoia
Truly out of the box accurate to all the black and white printing. I was last on a CRT and thought that was good, no way. The price on this is much less then I
Re: [Digital BW] Epson 4000 vs. 3800
2007-03-08 by CorrPro96@aol.com
The 4000 is priced too high. They are selling for 1/2 that price. The 3800 is a better choice for the money. If you had another alternative timewise, a used
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Tyler Boley
... You got that right, I m eaking every last minute I can out of my CRTs before making any switch. Paying twice as much for new equipment that works half as
Re: Photoshop Elements curves plug-in
2007-03-08 by Robert Lee
Thanks, Paul. I guess that s one less excuse for me to avoid working in PSE :( Bob L ...
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking fo
2007-03-08 by Robert Lee
It s possible that those folks may not be using LCDs, or are not satisfied with theirs. Serious photogs are among the last of the CRT holdouts. You must know
ColorEyes 20/20 Camera Profiling Software For Sale!!!
2007-03-08 by osiobrown
This is a little off-topic, but for those of you who shoot with digital cameras this may be of interes. ColorEyes 20/20 is the ultimate camera profiling
Re: [Digital BW] Epson 4000 vs. 3800
2007-03-08 by atodzia@cox.net
I have a 4000 and a 3800. I would buy the 3800. Much more versatile. Much fewer nozzle clogs. I find it more fun and easier to use but that is subjective. It
Epson 4000 vs. 3800
2007-03-08 by aitor Peña Inclán
Hi, I am going to buy a Epson 3800 ( 1350 euros ) in the next days and have been offered a used 4000 ( 1000 euros ). And I doubt now which could be the best
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking for recommendations
2007-03-08 by Mark Savoia
Eizo ColorEdge CE210W Mark
Re: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using? Looking for recommendations
2007-03-08 by Danny Raphael
Thanks, Ken, for your reply and valuable insights. Considering the number of experienced and exceptionally talented folks who participate in this group who
[Digital BW] Re: QuadToneRIP Create ICC with ColorVision Spectrometer
2007-03-08 by gp295
... wrote: I did a test for Grayscale Linearization that I found on the Northlight Images website. . . . Is this an issue of the profiling and