Please help me decide on a printer purchase
2005-12-18 by tim4peace2001
Hello. I am looking to purchase one of the following printers. I am including the cost(all new) to me for each printer. I want to do only B&W. I am interested
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Re: [Digital BW] Scanning B&W negative in Vuesan - what grayspace to assume?
2005-12-18 by Ernst Dinkla
... With Vuescan I select AdobeRGB as output for color. If you scan a B&W film in greyscale then Vuescan assigns the 2.2 Gamma in relation to the AdobeRGB
Re: [Digital BW] spraying technique
2005-12-18 by Steve Kale
I would say the gritty look destroys a print and is my main reason for not using Lyson Print Guard at all.
Re: [Digital BW] Epson Advanced B&W workflow with non Epson papers
2005-12-18 by Steve Kale
... Yes that s correct. You plug the missing gap in Epson s Adv B&W workflow. ... No. Think of Adv B&W as an entirely different driver - it just happens to
RE: [Digital BW] 4800 firmware update & dmax change . . .
2005-12-18 by John Moody
Any idea how colorbase will mesh with this firmware? Best regards, John Moody ... From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Re: [Digital BW] Epson 2400 and Gimp
2005-12-18 by Steve Kale
Photoshop is not a print driver
Scanning B&W negative in Vuesan - what grayspace to assume?
2005-12-18 by ferdinand_paris
All of my digital B&W work up to now has been done using images straight from a digital camera where the starting colour space is known. I ve been able to get
Re: OT...Epson R200 unexplained fatal error...Help please...!
2005-12-18 by Steven Karafyllakis
Hi Mark; I ve had this happen a couple times, usually replacing the chip with a new one will fix it. Don t know why, perhaps static buildup on your hands? BTW
Epson 2400 and Gimp
2005-12-18 by Frank Vincent
Anyone here use the Gimp with their 2400 instead of PS? Frank Vincent
RE:Channel mixer bug ?
2005-12-18 by Frank Kolwicz
Ernst, I ve noticed what you describe (I think), so I checked Photoshop6 Channel Mixer and here s how my version works: With an 8 bit RGB image, select Channel
OT...Epson R200 unexplained fatal error...Help please...!
2005-12-18 by mark_roth_505
Last night my R200 turned on its red light (far left ink-out light), and it is now dead. This printer is only a couple months old, and has performed flawlessly
Re: [Digital BW] Epson Advanced B&W workflow with non Epson papers
2005-12-18 by Greg
You could use the less expensive Hahnemuhle Artproof if you can find it. Very similar printing characteristics to most of the of their other papers. As far as
Re: [Digital BW] Epson Advanced B&W workflow with non Epson papers
2005-12-18 by wwodets
Gareth- A color profile cannot be used to print through the ABW driver. I have a profile for the H. Photo Rag printed through the ABW with all settings neutral
Re: [Digital BW] Epson Advanced B&W workflow with non Epson papers
2005-12-18 by garethjolly
Thanks. And I then use it with print it through Print Preview, Let Photoshop determine the colours etc, then use Advanced B&W? And a variant on that theme.
Re: [Digital BW] Epson Advanced B&W workflow with non Epson papers
2005-12-18 by Steve Kale
(e) create a QTR ICC profile for the Adv B&W settings you use. If you do not have a spectrophotometer or densitometer perhaps you could send a printed target
Epson Advanced B&W workflow with non Epson papers
2005-12-18 by garethjolly
I m trying to establish a workflow using Epson advanced B&W and Hahnmuele photo rag and am having the age old problem of matching screen to print output. (my
Re: [Digital BW] Missing media types in 2400 driver
2005-12-18 by Harry Saddler
I read manual - roll as roll feed , not manual sheet feed and roll feed . I plead not guilty on the grounds of overthinking the problem. Harry ...
Re: Eps 2400 vs 4000- Any B&W image quality differences?
2005-12-18 by marcsienicki
Sorry, I ve made a typo. I meant to ask about B&W print quality differences between the 2400 and 4800 printers. Marc ... for ... printers ... three, ...
Re: [Digital BW] Missing media types in 2400 driver
2005-12-18 by Harry Saddler
Ok, I knew I d figure it out right after clicking the send button.... you have to select page setup: Manual - roll instead of Standard . Sheesh. Bad menu
Re: Channel mixer bug ?
2005-12-18 by pavvelc
I haven t upgraded to CS2 either CS works as you ve described. As a workaround one can do Mixer thing on a separate layer set to luminosity mode. Regards
Re: [Digital BW] Missing media types in 2400 driver
2005-12-18 by Steve Kale
You need to have the right paper source - manual feed. The driver knows these papers can t be fed through the regular feeder and so when that is selected they
Re: [Digital BW] Re: 4800 firmware update & dmax change . . .
2005-12-18 by Steve Kale
Keep dreaming. It s a new and different printer - albeit in the same chassis.
Missing media types in 2400 driver
2005-12-17 by Harry Saddler
Ok, I m sure I m missing something obvious, but in the print settings dialog on my new 2400, three paper types are disabled: Velvet Fine Art,
Re: [Digital BW] Channel mixer bug ?
2005-12-17 by Mark Savoia
I think I am following what you are saying, but it seems to work fine in CS2, it stays as RGB Mark ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: 4800 firmware update & dmax change . . .
2005-12-17 by Shilesh Jani
Whoa - what a pleasant problem to have; well other than the hassle of creating new profiles. Now if only Epson would release such a Firmware, Driver update for
4800 firmware update & dmax change . . .
2005-12-17 by wwodets
I have been regularly using USFA on the 4800 for a while now and recently I did a firmware update (to A0045A.800). Since that change a few days ago, I ve had
Channel mixer bug ?
2005-12-17 by Ernst Dinkla
While looking for a way to make ICC profiles in Photoshop (with Kodak Custom Color Tools) that convert RGB color images to monochrome RGB with the spectral
Re: OT?: Bill Atkinson's recent profile updates
2005-12-17 by pavvelc
Possibly people who print toned images from RGB. ABW settings are not intuitive and softproofing difficult.
Re: [Digital BW] MIS K4 inks/EPSM
2005-12-17 by Carl Schofield
Jack, The gray icc profiles were made using the Create-icc script from Roy Harrington. There are neutral, neutral/warm, and very warm profiles for use with
MIS K4 inks/EPSM
2005-12-17 by Jack Winberg
Carl: THANKS for posting those profiles, I m eager to try them. Would you kindly share: How they were produced and exactly what kind of cartridges you are
RE: [Digital BW] LCD calibration; which white point setting?
2005-12-17 by Paul D. DeRocco
... I think you should, although you lose absolute brightness when you deviate from the monitor s natural white point. Your eyes and brain largely adapt to
RE: [Digital BW] LCD calibration; which white point setting?
2005-12-17 by John Moody
Try both as well as native white point and use the one that seems best. Depending on your software, you may also choose one that is closest to your native
Re: LCD calibration; which white point setting?
2005-12-17 by Louis Dina
Hi Marc. For over a year, I really tried to get 6500K to work for me. I wanted, if possible, to calibrate my monitors to the Windows and WWW standard, since
Re: [Digital BW] LCD calibration; which white point setting?
2005-12-17 by Steve Kale
Marc You may find Bruce Fraser s book Real World Color Management useful. Steve
Re: Eps 2400 vs 4000- Any B&W image quality differences?
2005-12-17 by Tyler Boley
... option). ... differences ... control ... You do not need to swap out carts with the 4000, you do with the 4800.. There is no advanced B&W in the 4000. It
Eps 2400 vs 4000- Any B&W image quality differences?
2005-12-17 by marcsienicki
I am currently use the 2200 but am considering to purchase one of the newer generation Epsons to be able to print glossy and mat without the need to switch ink
[Digital BW] Re: MIS K4 inks/EPSM
2005-12-17 by Greg
... Which is the most important part. That and the money you are saving.
OT?: Bill Atkinson's recent profile updates
2005-12-17 by Sam McCandless
On this web page there s an article on Bill Atkinson s new profiles for the widest of
LCD calibration; which white point setting?
2005-12-17 by marcsienicki
Hi all. This is a follow-up question to my earlier posting on luminance level calibration. With regards to white point, I ve always left it at 6500 but wonder
Re: [Digital BW] Re: MIS K4 inks/EPSM
2005-12-17 by Carl Schofield
Thanks for the tips Steve. I ll give the Red River paper a try. Dmax with the K4 inks on EPSM is 2.2, as opposed to about 2.4 with the K3 inks. Despite the
Re: [Digital BW] spraying technique
2005-12-17 by Nick H. Nugent
... I m sure with enough practice you might be able to get very even coats but I think it s tough especially for a wet coat. You re likely to get enough prints
2400 concerns
2005-12-17 by glemasurier
Thanks to all who responded. I figured this was simply a strong arm tactic by the Epson retailer, and, as a business person myself, I understand their
Re: film for medium format scanning
2005-12-17 by english_works_gt
... not ... detail ... the ... results ... using ... Hi there, I still use black and white film and recently started using Agfa Scala. This is a black and
Re: [Digital BW] Re: 2400 concerns
2005-12-17 by Max Dee
Anti Trust or Monopoly laws The Sherman Act Have them put the warranty infringement in writting and you will make a mint when you sue. They will never put
Re: 2400 concerns
2005-12-17 by Steven Karafyllakis
I m no lawyer, but if this isn t the case, it damn well ought to be. Retailers will, however, give you a hard time if you admit to 3rd party inks, so don t. I
Re: MIS K4 inks/EPSM
2005-12-17 by Steven Karafyllakis
Hi Carl; ... I agree, it s a good combination. I ve finally got the R1800 working well with the K4 inks, with LLK in the red position, and LK in the glop
Re: [Digital BW] spraying technique
2005-12-17 by kenseidman
I ve been placing my prints parallel to the ground (sometimes in a half open box) and holding the can at a small angle so it is not quite parallel to the print
Re: [Digital BW] MIS K4 inks/EPSM
2005-12-17 by Carl Schofield
Jeff, The K4 inks have less gloss, which I like and I can refill the carts from bulk. Yes, I cut sheets from semimatte roll stock. Carl
Re: [Digital BW]post print coating problems with glamourII
2005-12-17 by scott_now_coming
... and glamour II. Using dilution of 2 parts glamour to 2 Part water, I get an orange peel or streaking effect. I ve tried various rollers including smooth
Re: [Digital BW]post print coating problems with glamourII
2005-12-17 by Alan Zimmerman
I am trying to switch to post print archival coatings using roller and glamour II. Using dilution of 2 parts glamour to 2 Part water, I get an orange peel or