Adam Maas wrote: > On 2/25/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Scott, >> >> Glad to help. Unfortunately, "stupidly simple" generally doesn't >> produce the best results, which are what I'm after. >> >> QuadTone RIP makes it as simple as possible to get good consistent >> B&W without fussing around, IMO. That's what a RIP does. >> >> Before I had the R2400, I used the MIS inks (both in an Epson 1160 >> and a 1270 ... still have the 1270). I didn't get results that I'd >> show anyone until I used them with QTR. Happily, the R2400's inkset >> and driver obviates the need for the RIP. >> >> Simple to the point of practically useful, consistent and effective, >> and not overly expensive, are good goals. My print workflow is now >> very simple to execute and very consistent. it involves using the Eye >> One Display 2 screen calibration/profiling utility, Lightroom, the >> R2400 printer, one of three papers and their associated ICC profiles. >> I don't have to second guess anything, I never think twice about >> making a print, and I don't waste paper and ink. That means a lot >> when you want to use good paper which costs $4.50 a sheet, and $3 in >> ink ... ! >> >> Godfrey >> > I actually do Black Only printing with the C86, if you get a good one > the results are excellent on good paper (I'm using the Harman Glossy > Fb Al paper, wonderful stuff, looks and smells like air-dried Ilford > Gallerie Glossy Fb wet prints). I don't use the MIS inks simply > because I lucked out in getting a C86 which doesn't band in BO. I do > have to buy the MIS inks at some point though, if only because the > Eboni black is less warm than the Epson black ink, and I'm running low > on $5 out of date Epson ink. > I'm glad you responded to Godfrey's post, Adam, because this is the first time I've seen it. Thanks to both of you for the input.
The C86 isn't generally available anymore. Anyone know if its replacement, the C88, has the same problems with BO banding? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
