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Re: Recommended printer for 17-inch paper

2013-05-19 by kenleegallery

Thanks - I forgot about that problem. If we subtract 3 or 4 inches from the long dimension, then we're down to a print of 18 inches in length... Ouch.



--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "jcphoto52" <jacques.caron@...> wrote:
>
> I would go for a larger size since, when using QTRip, I have to leave at least a 1 inch border (actually closer to 1,25" to be sure), as to avoid micro banding. On a 17" printer, making a 16x20, it would be nice to check first if everything is OK.
> 
> Good luck
> 
> --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "kenleegallery" <kenlee333@> wrote:
> >
> > Additional cost aside, would it be better to purchase a different model, or an even larger printer, even if we only plan to make 16x20 prints ? Would there be other advantages, like DMax, greater resolution, better image fidelity, etc. ?
> >  
> > 
> > --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, Paul Roark <roark.paul@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I found that the Epson 4000 has a weak dmax with Eboni on the matte papers
> > > I like.  It would be nice if we could gather the dmax numbers for the 17"
> > > printers using Eboni on some standard matte paper(s) -- Epson Hot Press
> > > Natural would be ideal.
> > > 
> > > Paul
> > > www.PaulRoark.com
> > > 
> > > On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 11:21 AM, kenleegallery <kenlee333@> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Now that I have made some pleasing images with QTR and Eboni 6 inks using
> > > > an Epson 1430, I'd like to make some 16x20 prints and am looking for a
> > > > printer.
> > > >
> > > > Is there a particular model that is recommended - or any that are best
> > > > avoided ?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks in advance !
> > > >
> > > >  
> > > >
> > > 
> > > 
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
>

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