I can only comment on the mono printing. I have an Epson 3800 which used
the K3 inks but lacks the vivid magenta. I've been very satisfied with
the B&W printing results.
It's not my preferred way of working, but if I don't expect to need to
print the image in the future I just use the advanced B&W stetting, run
some test prints and tweak the tones and contrast to what I want. I do
embed the settings into the file that I print as an EXIF comment, so I
can reproduce the results (as long as I have this printer.) Obviously,
the drawback with that is that I lose the ability to print that image in
the future on a different printer and get the same results, since the
fine tuning of the settings is done in the print driver and not in the
image itself. I also don't get to see the image as I want it one the
screen and then print. As I said, if I don't care about that stuff I
just get a print that I like, make a copy, and call it day.
If I *do* want to have an archival digital reference copy I just follow
normal calibrated work flows. Nine times out of ten that works fine.
Sometimes I get quirky color shifts or metamerism. If the problem is not
caused by an error on my part, I will usually just revert back to using
advanced B&W mode in those cases, unless it limits me too much.
If you are getting color shifts when printing a mono image, print it in
advanced B&W mode set to neutral and then see if it is shifted. If so,
run a nozzle check and mack sure everything is OK. I have not seen color
shifts when the printer handles the B&W settings. I have seen them when
I mis match profiles, send a duotone to the printer without converting
to RGB, or make other human error. Again, the drawback of letting the
printer handle the B&W settings is that they are not directly connected
to you digital image (and therefore cannot be reproduced on another
printer) and you have to use trial and error to get your final result,
since it comes off the printer and does not appear on the screen.
- Mark
On 3/11/2013 5:36 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote:
Hello
I've been making an occasional print of some of my photographs using a
common garden inkjet printer at home.
For color work, it was OK and I was not fussy about profiles,
resemblance to the original (whatever that might mean) etc.
However, the uncontrollable color casts on monochrome and toned prints
were unbearable.
Now, I have purchased a better printer, Epson 2880. It is still in the
original package :(
My specific concerns are:
- Do I have to make a calibration or some purpose driven tests
"before" using it?
- Any concerns about using this printer under Linux?
- I care more about monochrome prints. Are there specific, crucial
settings that you think especially important in this regard?
- Most of the comments on books about digital inkjet printing suggest
that they may fail to satisfy my needs. Are there any other resources
you may suggest (paid or free)?
Thank you,
Bulent
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