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Re: Hahnemuhle Fine Art Pearl

2006-08-14 by ahr6230

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "swensononi" <paulphoto@...> wrote:
>
> I just got this paper and my first attempt at printing on it 
> was "bad".  I tried using the same profile I use when printing on 
> Epson premium semi-gloss.  Way too dark.  
> 
> I was wondering if anyone else has printed on this paper and can point 
> me in the right direction.  I print on a 2200, using the basic UC ink 
> set.  I was using photo black. Any guidelines on where to start as to 
> media and profile settings would be appreciated.  I think I originally 
> chose lustre paper as the media, and epson semi gloss PK as the 
> profile.  I was printing at 2880 dpi (which I like to do, and the ink 
> limiter was already slid quite far to the left) and way too much ink 
> wasw laid down.
>
With the epson 4000 printer I am getting excellent results on FAP by using
the ISmooth pearl neutral profile. Make sure that in Print with Preview your 
print space profile is QTR-grey photo paper.

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