RE: [Digital BW] C86 black blobs
2007-02-15 by Paul Roark
... The Premier Art Hot Press 325 won t load in my C88 either. ... I d always start with Photo Rag and see if it prints OK. Also, use a test file, not one
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Re: [Digital BW] C86 black blobs
2007-02-15 by scottkathe1
Hi Paul and everyone else;) The Alpha I have wouldn t even load in my C86 and I don t think there is a back feed option (could be on the back of my printer is
RE: [Digital BW] Tonal transitions when printing skies
2007-02-14 by Eric Neilsen
Tx, To eliminate the possibility of it being your file, I have two suggestions for you. First just try inverting the file. Some times it is easier to see them
RE: [Digital BW] Tonal transitions when printing skies
2007-02-14 by Paul Roark
Tom, Multi pass scanning doesn t solve the problem when the source of the un-evenness is the sensor itself. One advantage of the drum scanner is that it used
RE: [Digital BW] Tonal transitions when printing skies
2007-02-14 by Tom Baker
Paul - A scanner package that lets you do multiple scans would have solved your problem. Not to mention being able to get rid of most of the dust and
RE: [Digital BW] Tonal transitions when printing skies
2007-02-14 by Paul Roark
... It s hard to trace the sources of some of these artifacts. It could be the printing or in the file. Both EEM and Hot Press 205 can mottle. While the PA
RE: [Digital BW] C86 black blobs
2007-02-14 by Paul Roark
... I m not even sure what is in that sample pack. One paper that may be there is an Alpha that was the Innova version of Permajet Alpha. The Innova
Re: C86 black blobs
2007-02-14 by scottkathe1
Thanks Paul, Thanks for the link-I have checked out Clayton s website and like it a lot. In fact I forgot to mention that one of my reasons for bringing up the
Re: C86 black blobs
2007-02-14 by bwinkjet
Scott, If you have not read the information on the web site below by Clayton Jones of this forum you might want to. He uses a 2400 with apparently very good
Re: [Digital BW] Inexpensive proofing papers for use with photo black on Epson 2
2007-02-14 by Michael Hung
My local costco still has a lot of the good old Swiss stuff few weeks ago when I got 2 boxes.. but I better stock up on it.. - M
C86 black blobs
2007-02-14 by scottkathe1
I am getting black blobs in the darkest areas again with my C86 and the EZ inkset on EEM. I m using eboni black for now since I ve been printing on mat paper.
Tonal transitions when printing skies
2007-02-14 by gkcole1961
I m printing a series of pictures taken in ranch country with big skies . I m finding that the tonal variation isn t printing as good as I d like it to. At
Re:Signing prints: year image was recorded or year printed?
2007-02-14 by jean wall penland
if you put
Re:Signing prints: year image was recorded or year printed?
2007-02-14 by jean wall penland
if you put the date it was taken (or made in the case of drawing, and the date printed both -- with hyphen, then you include any work in between: 2001-2007
Re: [Digital BW] printing from old negs
2007-02-14 by fineartprinter@mac.com
Joost, here s a review on Akvis Enhancer, that might give a little more insight: http://www.outbackphoto.com/workflow/wf_93/essay.html Cheers, Andrew ...
Re: [Digital BW] Epson 2200 w/Mac going from 10.3.9 to 10.4.6
2007-02-14 by Leslie Otterbein
Hi Nelson: I am running a Dual G4 with 10.4.8 and printing to a 2200. It is working fine. I had trouble though, in particular upgrading to the .7 and .8 from
Re: [Digital BW] Making your own inks
2007-02-14 by fisherrcan
Thanks Paul. Terrific information. Wasn t thinking of using the Eboni to dilute, but the MIS Archival Black as suggested on the site. The clear base should
Re: C88+ Question....Quick
2007-02-14 by ronspencer23
well I tried this...results were not that good on luster...the PFP solution on the R1800 was much better. I am really surprised at this. Is it as good as MIS
ink at edges of paper....solved
2007-02-14 by Douglas meeuwsen
I figured it out. The innova paper has a slight curl to it that causes the smudges. If I makes sure it is very flat, it is fine. Still feeds very easily
RE: [Digital BW] Inexpensive proofing papers for use with photo black on Epson 2400
2007-02-14 by Paul Roark
Interesting, I can t find it either. Paul www.PaulRoark.com ... -Jeff
Very slight blue cast with UC/QTR
2007-02-14 by Richard Smallfield
Hello, I ve been using this curve mix since God knows when and my nozzle check is fine. But there is a VERY slight blue cast in some tones even on PhotoRag,
Re: C88+ Question....Quick
2007-02-13 by ronspencer23
Here is that email for those interested...anyone try MIS and PFP? ... When we re building our own profiles, you have to start with a color target, and add the
Epson 2200 w/Mac going from 10.3.9 to 10.4.6
2007-02-13 by Nelson Machin
Hi Everyone, I m just about to upgrade my Operating system to 10.4.6. I m only doing this to host the new Lightroom from Adobe. My question though, will I be
Re: [Digital BW] Inexpensive proofing papers for use with photo black on Epson 2400
2007-02-13 by heningerw
... You can get it on the MIS website if you re desperate to try it. I bought some there b/c I was ordering ink anyhow and coudl avoid a trip to Costco.
Odd ABW problem with 2400
2007-02-13 by heningerw
I ve always printed B/W picts on my 2400 with glossy stock (Museo, Innova and a few epson glossy papers). No problems there. However, I decided to try the
Re: [Digital BW] Signing prints: year image was recorded or year printed?
2007-02-13 by Bruce Watson
... I give people both dates. -- Bruce Watson
Re: [Digital BW] Inexpensive proofing papers for use with photo black on Epson 2400
2007-02-13 by Flashbulb
For some reason I can not find this paper anywhere on the Costco site. Have they stopped selling it? -Jeff
RE: [Digital BW] Making your own inks
2007-02-13 by Paul Roark
... Remember that the straight carbon inks are quite warm, about half way to sepia. So, a monotone neutral ink is, in fact, a toned ink. The whole variable
Re: [Digital BW] Signing prints: year image was recorded or year printed?
2007-02-13 by Richard Smallfield
... I write the follwing: R.Smallfield 2004/2007 Seems an elegant and simple way to solve the problem. Rich -- http://smallfield.vze.com
Making your own inks
2007-02-13 by fisherrcan
Aside from Paul, of course, has anyone else tried this? I ve got a second 1280 that I m going to use exclusively for b&w. I m going to be trying the UT2 inks
C88 refurbs at the Epson Store / Clearance Feb 13, noon.
2007-02-13 by Fred59
$49.00; I didn t read any further. There were no R220...R340s. Lowest price I just found on those was on Amazon for $135.99+ Jim H.
Signing prints: year image was recorded or year printed?
2007-02-13 by Wawi Navarroza
One quick question, In signing finished work, which date (year) would you indicate: when the print was done or when the image was recorded on film? I m a fine
curve for Innova Semi Matte
2007-02-13 by mkitei
Hi, Anyone have a suggestion regarding curves for the new Innova Semi Matte. I m printing with an epson 1280 with UT2 inks and use either the Roark curves or
[Digital BW] Re: C88+ Question....Quick
2007-02-13 by ronspencer23
I got an email from Colorvision (I already have PFP anyway) and they gave instructions that they claim work well. The PFP is much easier than buying targets,
Re:New signing pen for RC and matte papers
2007-02-13 by David Keenan
... No. Austin, Texas. Never been down under... Way too long of a bus ride for me. Dave. -- Web Site: www.david-keenan.com 2007 PAW: www.david-keenan.com/paw
RE: [Digital BW] Re: C88+ Question....Quick
2007-02-13 by Paul Roark
I m not sure Print Fix Pro can linearize a monotone inkset, although that could be a useful feature. Create ICC is a much cheaper way to do it if you don t
Re: [Digital BW] printing from old negs
2007-02-13 by Joost Horsten
Mike, John, Interesting thread, not only for negative improvement... Just last week I was trying to do the following: copy the image, desaturate if applicable,
Re: C88+ Question....Quick
2007-02-13 by ronspencer23
what I may try and do is use PrintFix Pro on it to generate an ICC ... (even with a ... just make ... CSR may not
Re: [Digital BW] printing from old negs
2007-02-13 by Michael King
Try Akvis Enhancer, great for local contrast improvement. Some people suggest applying after sharpening, I apply before. Mike ... [Non-text portions of this
RE: [Digital BW] printing from old negs
2007-02-13 by John Moody
A way to increase local contrast is to use the unsharp mask filter with a very large radius. As always, beware of too much; push it way up so you can identify
Re:New signing pen for RC and matte papers
2007-02-13 by Steven Karafyllakis
Yeah, I ll admit to having botched the occasional print, but I m finding my signature, which used to be quite ugly, is getting less so. Practice, practice. I
RE: [Digital BW] C88+ Question....Quick
2007-02-13 by Paul Roark
... ... I encourage people to make ICCs with the QTR Create ICC program (even with a flatbed http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/Making_B-W_ICCs.htm ) or just make
RE: [Digital BW] Inexpensive proofing papers for use with photo black on Epson 2400
2007-02-13 by Tom Maugham
Ilford is no longer the supplier. The paper is now made in the USA but the manufacturer is not known. _____ From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
RE: [Digital BW] Inexpensive proofing papers for use with photo black on Epson 2400
2007-02-13 by Paul Roark
... I use if for brochures, etc. but not prints I sell (which are generally matte anyway). With the acid test pen the interior paper does seem to test as
Re: [Digital BW] Inexpensive proofing papers for use with photo black on Epson 2400
2007-02-13 by mackcolin2003
Just to let you all know, the Kirkland paper is made by Ilford, the emulsion is based on the Galerie smooth product. Cheers ... can order ... photo black ...
Re: Innova semi-matte readings?
2007-02-13 by zonepeter
Steve, I don t have the numbers with me, but I have been getting something in the low 2.3s with 3800 and ABW. Have not sprayed and use a densitometer, so no
Re: Innova semi-matte readings?
2007-02-13 by edrudolpho
My Eye-One does not have a UV-Cut filter on it. My B reading for paper white is about -4.7ish. Ordinarily I don t like a blue-white paper but this one has
Re: [Digital BW] Innova semi-matte readings?
2007-02-13 by Carl Schofield
Should note that the readings were made using a UV filtered Pulse Spectrophotometer. The Lab b reading would probably be quite different without the UV
printing from old negs
2007-02-13 by rpaterso47
I have a very small collection of b&w streetcar negs taken primarily in the mid- to late-1940s. The quality of the images is mixed (many lack the rich
Re: Innova semi-matte readings?
2007-02-13 by Steven Karafyllakis
Hi Ed, Thanks. Looks about average... what is the B reading, how white is the base color? Steve ... using ... value