In a message dated 11/21/02 9:48:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Now as I don't like Epson for their needless , endless cleaning cycles, they are on top of the quality imaging aspect of inkjet printing. I've got a HP 10 PS and have only saved throwing it out the window by using BestColorProof. >>
Dear Neil I spent the first month with my HP 10PS feeling the same as you regarding chucking out of windows. Actually the first one went back to HP. Then I finally got the 1.2 version of the RIP and did the firmware update as instructed by HP's very patient support department. Since then everything has gone fine. What has to be remembered is that this is a proof printer only. Printing must be done in a very dry room because of the humidity issues mentioned by William Curwen. Proofed three books which worked very well on press. I was there to double check so know there were no problems. Compared to the Kodak Approval proofs which I had done the HP proofs are if anything better. The Kodak Approval machine costs mega amounts and bureaux prices are high. I saved about �400 over the cost of the HP on the first job against the Approval proof's price. Also the Kodak proofs have a yellow "laminate" cast which the semi-gloss HP paper does not. Cost of ink has been negligable. I'm still only halfway down the first cartridges. I have also found the Pantone printing facility a real boon. Saving money there too. Does the BestColorProof RIP allow adjustments for different paper base colours? I also have a 1520 paperweight/doorstop. Is there an environmentally sound place to throw them. Or would anyone like it for parts? Bob Croxford =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
